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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

MENASource

Aug 13, 2025

What to know about the history (and future) of the Hezbollah disarmament question

By Kristian Patrick Alexander

Domestic opposition and international demands have brought the question of Hezbollah’s arms to the fore, placing the group in an increasingly precarious position.

Arms Control Conflict
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Apr 6, 2021

Dagres in Guardian: “The biggest impediment to a new nuclear deal with Iran? Domestic politics”
Iran Politics & Diplomacy

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Apr 6, 2021

Kadhim quoted in Ahramonline on Iraq-Arab relations
Iraq Middle East

In the News

Apr 6, 2021

Slavin quoted in Al Jazeera on Biden’s position on the Iranian file
Arabic Iran

In the News

Apr 6, 2021

Slavin joins VOA to discuss returning to the JCPOA
Iran Middle East

IranSource

Apr 6, 2021

Ebrahim Raisi: Will he stay or will he go?

By Sanam Vakil

In calculating his next acts, Raisi’s decision will undoubtedly reveal his appetite for risk and further reward in Iran’s notoriously factionalized system.

Iran Middle East

MENASource

Apr 6, 2021

The Abraham Accords hold the key to Biden’s East Med policy

By Matthew Zais

While motivated by the potential for a new Iran nuclear deal under the Biden administration, the Abraham Accords represent an unprecedented regional unification that was inconceivable just a few years ago. But it also represents an opportunity to continue America’s positive international energy diplomacy, and leadership in the East Med would be an ideal place to pick up the baton.

Middle East North Africa

In the News

Apr 5, 2021

Fulton quoted in Asia Times on increasing Chinese influence in the Middle East
China Economy & Business

In the News

Apr 5, 2021

Azodi quoted in Al Jazeera on political will for a JCPOA return
Iran Middle East

MENASource

Apr 5, 2021

Experts React: A royal rift in Jordan amid competing allegations of a coup & corruption

By Atlantic Council

Atlantic Council experts react to the latest news of the royal rift in Jordan and how recent events may impact the country’s security, economy, and regional standing.

Middle East Peacekeeping and Peacebuilding

In the News

Apr 5, 2021

Nasr joins Johns Hopkins SAIS to discuss the future of US-Iran relations

By Atlantic Council

Defense Policy Iran
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Jennifer A. Counter

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Forward Defense Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security

Defense Technologies Intelligence

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Nour Dabboussi

Associate Director, MENA Futures Lab

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs Rafik Hariri Center for the Middle East

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Mohamed El Dahshan

Managing Director, OXCON Frontier Markets and Fragile States Consulting

Millennium Leadership Program

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Arwa Damon

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

Arabic Civil Society

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Nina Dannaoui-Johnson

Deputy Director

Freedom and Prosperity Center

Africa Human Rights

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Landon Derentz

Vice President, Energy and Infrastructure

Global Energy Center

Energy & Environment Middle East
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