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May 14, 2025

Choppy waters: Egypt’s waning patience with President Trump

By Shahira Amin

The US president’s Suez Canal demands signal “a shift in US-Egyptian relations” which experts describe as “at their lowest ebb in decades.”

Middle East North Africa

New Atlanticist

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
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May 6, 2025

Alkhatib joins the New Arab to discuss the Israel-Hamas ceasefire and the future of Gaza

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May 6, 2025

Alkhatib joins Sky News to discuss Hamas control over Gaza

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May 6, 2025

Alkhatib joins ABC Radio National to discuss Hamas control of Gaza

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May 6, 2025

Alkhatib quoted in Algemeiner to discuss on Hamas human rights violations against Palestinians

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May 6, 2025

Alkhatib quoted in Reuters to discuss how Gaza checkpoints will be staffed by armed American contractors

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May 6, 2025

Samaan joins L’Orient-Le Jour to discuss the Trump administration’s plan for the Middle East

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May 6, 2025

Alkhatib quoted in The Times to discuss how Gaza ceasefire can inspire Muslims and Jews to unite against hate

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May 6, 2025

Warrick joins Al-Araby News to discuss how Washington should address the situation in the West Bank

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May 6, 2025

Warrick joins Al Jazeera to discuss Trump’s comments on relocating people out of Gaza

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May 6, 2025

Gavito joins Channel 4 News to discuss the four Israeli hostages freed by Hamas in exchange for 200 Palestinian prisoners

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Director, Scowcroft Middle East Security Initiative

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Alissa Pavia

Associate Director, North Africa Initiative

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Joze Pelayo

Associate Director, Scowcroft Middle East Security Initiative

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C. Anthony Pfaff

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