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Jan 15, 2026

After Israel’s recognition of Somaliland, what comes next?

By Amit Yarom

Recognition reshapes the scope of bilateral engagement but does not eliminate the constraints tied to Somaliland’s contested status.

Africa
East Africa

MENASource

Jan 14, 2026

Voices from Iran: As rejection of government reaches all-time high, Iranians also wary of foreign intervention

By Tara Kangarlou

If Trump is serious about peace, stability, and a lasting legacy, the path forward does not run through air strikes or transactional deals with a failing theocracy.

Civil Society
Crisis Management

MENASource

Jan 13, 2026

Eight questions (and expert answers) on the SDF’s withdrawal from Syria’s Aleppo

By Atlantic Council experts

Our experts unpack why violence erupted, what it means for Kurdish safety and integration in Syria, and how Washington is engaging.

Civil Society
Conflict
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May 24, 2021

Fontenrose quoted in Washington Examiner on how to avoid aid funding to industries from which Hamas could benefit

By Atlantic Council

Corruption
Defense Policy

In the News

May 24, 2021

Fontenrose quoted in Arab News on drone attacks in the Middle East

By Atlantic Council

Arms Control
Conflict

MENASource

May 24, 2021

The US sanctions regimen against the Assad regime is working. Here’s how.

By Peter Metzger

The US' targeted and tailored sanctions regimen not only give the US and its allies leverage toward a political resolution to the conflict, but so too do said designations hold together a de facto nationwide ceasefire throughout Syria.

Financial Sanctions and Economic Coercion
Middle East

In the News

May 22, 2021

Melcangi quoted in Sawah Media on Egypt’s perspective on the Israeli-Hamas ceasefire

By Atlantic Council

Arabic
Conflict

In the News

May 22, 2021

Melcangi quoted in Elwatan News on how Egypt succeeded in the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas

By Atlantic Council

Arabic
Conflict

In the News

May 22, 2021

Melcangi quoted in Elzman News on how Egypt brokered a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas

By Atlantic Council

Arabic
Conflict

In the News

May 22, 2021

Melcangi quoted in Alyaoum 7 on Spanish-North African relations

By Atlantic Council

Arabic
Civil Society

In the News

May 21, 2021

Lipner joins CNBC TV18 to discuss the ceasefire

By Atlantic Council

Israel
Middle East

In the News

May 21, 2021

Melcangi in Formiche: “How Egypt mediated between Israel and Hamas”

By Atlantic Council

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Italian

In the News

May 21, 2021

Lipner joins BBC Newshour to discuss Gaza ceasefire

By Atlantic Council

Israel
Middle East
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Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

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Afaq Hussain

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

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Head of Energy Security Winter Preparedness Strategy and Ministerial Briefing, Department of Energy Security and Net Zero

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Akeel Abbas

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Iraq Initiative Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

Arabic Human Rights

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Bisher Al-Khasawneh

Distinguished Fellow, Scowcroft Middle East Security Initiative

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs Scowcroft Middle East Security Initiative

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Hany Ghanem

Nonresident senior fellow

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

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