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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

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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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Mar 6, 2021

Slavin and Kadhim quoted in DW on the impact of Ali al-Sistani on Iraq
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Mar 6, 2021

Kadhim quoted in Tablet on meeting between Pope and Grand Ayatollah in Iraq
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Mar 6, 2021

Kadhim quoted in Arkansas Democrat Gazette on the Pope’s historic visit to Iraq
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Mar 6, 2021

Mezran quoted in the Times on increasing migration rates to Italy
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Mar 6, 2021

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

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Mar 5, 2021

Fontenrose joins BBC to discuss the future of US-Saudi relations
Middle East Politics & Diplomacy

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Mar 5, 2021

Multiple elections could boost hardline victories in Iran

By Anonymous

There are no definite candidates yet in the reformist-moderate camp for obvious reasons—they are likely to lose. Unless there is a drastic change in the political or economic atmosphere that can guarantee a bigger turnout, the candidates of this camp do not have any chance of winning.

Iran Middle East

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Mar 5, 2021

Kadhim quoted in WaPo on Pope’s historic visit to Iraq
Iraq Middle East

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Mar 5, 2021

Kroenig and Ashford debate Biden’s strike against Iranian-backed militia and what it means for US-Iran negotiations

By Atlantic Council

On March 5, 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 discuss Biden’s retaliatory strike against Iranian-backed proxies, the potential for negotiations with Iran, and what a renewed nuclear agreement with Iran might […]

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Mar 4, 2021

Kadhim quoted in NBC on Pope Francis’ visit to Iraq
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