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Aug 22, 2025

What’s needed to unlock the power and promise of IMEC

By Amir Hayek

We must not be afraid to dream, nor forget that achieving a truly transformative economic corridor is within reach.

India Israel

MENASource

Aug 19, 2025

For enduring normalization, Israel must back democracy in Sudan

By Nasredeen Abdulbari

Israel should align itself with Sudan’s genuine pro-democracy civilian forces—not its military elites.

Conflict Crisis Management

MENASource

Aug 19, 2025

Boulos’s North Africa trip reinforces US ‘deals, not aid’ strategy

By Alissa Pavia

The US senior advisor for Africa’s visit to the region showcases that Washington still considers North Africa to be central to its foreign policy.

North & West Africa Politics & Diplomacy
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Event Recap

May 17, 2021

Event recap: “Understanding Russian and Iranian perspectives on the Afghan peace process”

By Emily Carll

On May 28, 2021, the Atlantic Council’s South Asia Center, the Eurasia Center, and Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty hosted an event to discuss Russian and Iranian perspectives on the Afghan Peace Process.

Afghanistan Democratic Transitions

In the News

May 17, 2021

Ashford on BBC: Israeli-Palestinian crisis, potential paths for de-escalation

By Atlantic Council

On May 17, Emma Ashford was interviewed on BBC Newsnight about the current Israeli-Palestinian crisis and potential paths for de-escalation. She argued that the Biden administration has both the capacity and obligation to push for a ceasefire. More about our expert

Crisis Management Israel

In the News

May 16, 2021

Arbit quoted in The Guardian on the Democratic party’s stance on Israel

By Atlantic Council

Israel Middle East

In the News

May 16, 2021

Arbit quoted in The Guardian on Biden’s Israel-Gaza stance

By Atlantic Council

Civil Society Conflict

In the News

May 15, 2021

Lipner quoted in the Daily Beast on the supremacist movement

By Atlantic Council

Human Rights Israel

In the News

May 15, 2021

Slavin quoted in Arab News on upcoming Presidential elections in Iran

By Atlantic Council

Elections Iran

In the News

May 15, 2021

Dagres joins Monocle to discuss the upcoming Iranian election

By Atlantic Council

Corruption Elections

In the News

May 14, 2021

Kroenig discusses Israel and Gaza violence with Times Radio

By Atlantic Council

Scowcroft Center deputy director Matthew Kroenig appeared on Times Radio to discuss escalating violence in Israel and Gaza. Kroenig argued that both sides see incentives for continued escalation, with Israel trying to reestablish deterrence.

Israel Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

May 14, 2021

Fontenrose quoted in Foreign Policy on Biden’s struggles in the Israeli-Palestinian flare-up

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Crisis Management

In the News

May 14, 2021

Kroenig and Ashford delve into the latest round of violence in Israel and Gaza

By Atlantic Council

On May 14, Foreign Policy published a biweekly column featuring Scowcroft Center deputy director Matthew Kroenig and New American Engagement Initiative senior fellow Emma Ashford discussing the latest news in international affairs. In this column, they discussed at length the current conflict between Israel and Hamas, along with the merits of sharing vaccine IP, a defense hotline between […]

Conflict Crisis Management
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Mohamad Katoub

Syria Community Liaison Consultant

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

Civil Society Human Rights

Millennium fellow

Wardah Khalid

Senior Policy Adviser, Office of Refugee Resettlement, US Department of Health and Human Services

Millennium Leadership Program

Civil Society Human Rights

Millennium fellow

Saji Khoury

Estimation Engineer, Consolidated Contractors Company

Millennium Leadership Program

Economy & Business Infrastructure Protection

Fellow

Inwook Kim

Nonresident Fellow

empowerME Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

English Geopolitics & Energy Security

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Ville Korpela

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Freedom and Prosperity Center

Digital Currencies Europe & Eurasia

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Franklin D. Kramer

Distinguished Fellow

Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security Transatlantic Security Initiative

Cybersecurity Defense Policy
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Events

Public Event Thu, August 28, 2025 • 9:00 am ET

Understanding IMEC: A pathway to connectivity amid global uncertainty
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US-Iraq security partnership after Operation Inherent Resolve
Iraq Security & Defense