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Jun 18, 2025

Dispatch from Jerusalem: Inside Israel’s bunkers as Iran war erupts

By Sarah Zaaimi

The stakes are higher as two opposing rhetorics about the region’s future are at play: Pan-Abrahamism and Revolutionary Islamism.

Civil Society Iran

MENASource

Jun 17, 2025

Why Hezbollah is unlikely to engage in the Israel-Iran war—for now

By David Daoud

As wave after wave of Israeli jets continue to strike Iran, Tehran’s proxy on Israel’s northern border remains quiet.

Iran Israel

MENASource

Jun 16, 2025

Twenty questions (and expert answers) on the Israel-Iran war

By Atlantic Council experts

The escalation between Israel and Iran has raised many important questions about a region already facing crises on multiple fronts.

Conflict Iran
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In the News

Apr 25, 2021

Azodi quoted in the New York Times about Zarif’s leaked tape
Elections Iran

New Atlanticist

Apr 25, 2021

Climate diplomacy can help turn action into results: UAE minister

By Larry Luxner

Al Jaber, the United Arab Emirates’ minister of industry and advanced technology, reflected on the connection between climate partnerships and economic results.

Climate Change & Climate Action Energy & Environment

Events

Apr 24, 2021

Le Primavere arabe 10 anni dopo: dalle speranze alla disillusione
Italian Middle East

In the News

Apr 24, 2021

Slavin quoted in VOA on Iranian presidential elections
Elections Iran

In the News

Apr 23, 2021

Katz in the Hill: Russian policy toward Syria: The perils of success
Middle East Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Apr 23, 2021

Slavin quoted in Tehran Times on JCPOA talks in Vienna
Iran Middle East

In the News

Apr 23, 2021

Slavin joins Al Hurra to discuss nuclear talks in Vienna

By Atlantic Council

Iran Middle East

IranSource

Apr 23, 2021

‘Poison pill sanctions’ are hard for Vienna negotiators to swallow

By Brian O’Toole

“Poison pill sanctions,” a large list of sanctions that would have been allowed under the 2015 nuclear accord, are clearly the sticking point in the ongoing negotiations and the focus of the technical working groups in Vienna.

Economic Sanctions Iran

In the News

Apr 22, 2021

Katz in the National Interest: Taliban Rule in Afghanistan Is Worse for Its Neighbors Than America
Middle East Politics & Diplomacy

Blog Post

Apr 22, 2021

State of the Order: Assessing March 2021

The State of the Order breaks down the month's most important events impacting the democratic world order.

China Coronavirus
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Allison Minor

Director, N7 Research Institute

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

Arabic Conflict

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Elizabeth Shortino

Nonresident Senior Fellow

GeoEconomics Center

Economy & Business Inclusive Growth

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Christopher Aw

Nonresident Senior Fellow, N7 Initiative

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

Economy & Business Intelligence

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Kate Springs

Program Assistant, Strategic Litigation Project

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

Human Rights International Norms

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Afaq Hussain

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

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Bachir Ismael Ouedraogo

Nonresident Senior Fellow, N7 Initiative

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

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