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May 13, 2025

Experts react: Trump just announced the removal of all US sanctions on Syria. What’s next? 

By Atlantic Council experts

Our experts provide their insights on how the removal of US sanctions on Syria would affect the country and the wider region.

Civil Society Economic Sanctions

MENASource

May 12, 2025

Gazans fear famine amid Israel aid block: ‘I don’t want to be a number’

By Arwa Damon

For Palestinians, time is running out— a warning that has been echoed at some of the highest ranks of international organizations, including the World Health Organization.

Conflict Human Rights

MENASource

May 12, 2025

Landmark UAE visit highlights President Aoun’s catch twenty-two

By Jean-Loup Samaan

Modest outcomes from the Lebanese president’s visit reflects that Abu Dhabi remains cautious towards Beirut.

Lebanon Middle East
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Aug 16, 2021

Slavin quoted in Nikkei Asia on Raisi’s relations with China

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Aug 16, 2021

Azodi quoted in Deutsche Welle on what to expect from Iran’s new president

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In the News

Aug 16, 2021

Wechsler joins Bloomberg to discuss the unfolding Afghanistan situation

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Conflict

In the News

Aug 16, 2021

Wechsler quoted in The Marine Corps Times on how the Biden administration should properly evacuate Afghanistan

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Conflict

In the News

Aug 16, 2021

Sales quoted in The Washington Post on Biden’s approach to US troop withdrawal from Afghanistan

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Conflict

In the News

Aug 16, 2021

Fontenrose quoted in CNBC on how the Taliban has become more efficient since the 1990s

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Conflict

In the News

Aug 16, 2021

Wechsler quoted in Yahoo! Finance on the immediate need to evacuate at-risk Afghans

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Crisis Management

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Aug 16, 2021

Wechsler quoted in ABC 6 on the challenges of rebuilding Afghanistan

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Conflict

MENASource

Aug 16, 2021

Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 aims to empower the non-profit sector. Here are three areas to focus on.

By Ghadah W. Alharthi

The goals of Saudi’s Vision 2030 will require innovation on all fronts, and social entrepreneurship can be a leading driver of the country’s advancement once nurtured properly.

Middle East Politics & Diplomacy

IranSource

Aug 16, 2021

The Raisi administration must answer the IAEA enquires. Otherwise, Vienna talks risk derailment.

By Kelsey Davenport

Tehran’s failure to fully cooperate with the IAEA’s investigation into past possible undeclared nuclear materials and activities risks derailing progress on the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action’s (JCPOA) restoration and undermining confidence that Iran’s current nuclear program is peaceful.

Iran Middle East
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Alan Pino

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Brett McGurk

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

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Amir Asmar

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Rafik Hariri Center for the Middle East Scowcroft Middle East Security Initiative

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Owen J. Daniels

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Forward Defense Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security

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Alexander Young

Project Assistant

Forward Defense Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security

Defense Industry Europe & Eurasia

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David H. Young

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security Transatlantic Security Initiative

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