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MENASource

Aug 25, 2025

Dispatch from Syria’s Christian strongholds: A new government, a full political spectrum

By Gregory Waters

The conditions of Christian communities across the country remain varied, with the opinions of religious and community leaders deeply mixed.

Civil Society Democratic Transitions

MENASource

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
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IranSource

Mar 8, 2021

Reza Shah: Development without democracy

By Shaul Bakhash

Reza Shah, a middle-ranking officer in Iran’s Cossack Brigade, seized power in 1921 and, for the next twenty years, dominated and transformed Iran as commander of the army, prime minister, and finally king.

Iran Politics & Diplomacy

MENASource

Mar 8, 2021

Celebrating MENA women entrepreneurs and business leaders

By Atlantic Council

In honor of International Women’s Day, the Atlantic Council’s empowerME asked Middle East business leaders and government officials to share a "shout out" about a woman entrepreneur or business leader who inspires them

Economy & Business Middle East

In the News

Mar 7, 2021

Fontenrose quoted in New York Post on the Khashoggi report
Intelligence Middle East

In the News

Mar 7, 2021

Fontenrose quoted in Saudi Gazette on the Khashoggi report
Intelligence Middle East

In the News

Mar 7, 2021

Fontenrose quoted in Asharq Al-Awsat on the Khashoggi report
Intelligence Middle East

In the News

Mar 6, 2021

Slavin and Kadhim quoted in DW on the impact of Ali al-Sistani on Iraq
Iraq Middle East

In the News

Mar 6, 2021

Kadhim quoted in Tablet on meeting between Pope and Grand Ayatollah in Iraq
Iraq Middle East

In the News

Mar 6, 2021

Kadhim quoted in Arkansas Democrat Gazette on the Pope’s historic visit to Iraq
Iraq Middle East

In the News

Mar 6, 2021

Mezran quoted in the Times on increasing migration rates to Italy
Human Rights Italy

In the News

Mar 6, 2021

Kadhim quoted in Financial Times on Pope Francis’ visit to Iraq
Iraq Middle East
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Hagar Hajjar Chemali

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Economic Statecraft Initiative GeoEconomics Center

Economic Sanctions Economy & Business

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Danny Citrinowicz  

Nonresident Fellow

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

Arabic Cybersecurity

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Gavin Clough

2023-24 Senior US Navy Fellow

Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security

Defense Policy Eastern Europe

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Ariel Cohen

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Eurasia Center

Central Asia Politics & Diplomacy

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R. Clarke Cooper

Distinguished fellow, Middle East Programs

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

Africa Defense Policy

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Scott Cooper

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Forward Defense Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security

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