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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

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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.

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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.

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empowerME Conversations

Mar 2, 2021

Must see (Saudi) TV

By Atlantic Council

On episode 6 of empowerME Conversations podcast, host and Atlantic Council empowerME Director Amjad Ahmad speaks with Telfaz 11 and C3 Films CEO Alaa Fadan about his trailblazing efforts to produce TV and media content with Saudi talent, the recent Netflix deal, and the culture change that is boosting entrepreneurship and women’s economic empowerment in Saudi Arabia.

Economy & Business Middle East

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Mar 1, 2021

Fontenrose quoted in Vox on Biden’s handling of Saudi Arabia and Iran
Iran Middle East

In the News

Mar 1, 2021

Fontenrose quoted in Guardian on US actions after the release of Khashoggi report
Economic Sanctions Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Mar 1, 2021

Kadhim quoted in Inside Arabia on Iraqi-Turkey relations
Iraq Middle East

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Mar 1, 2021

Saeed Mohammad: The young face of the IRGC weighing his political options

By Sina Azodi

Even if Saeed Mohammad does not run in the June elections, he will still remain an influential figure and a rising star within the IRGC cadre, who is likely to play a larger role within the Islamic Republic’s political establishment.

Iran Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Feb 28, 2021

Khoury quoted in Al Jazeera on the fight for Marib in Yemen
Conflict Politics & Diplomacy

New Atlanticist

Feb 26, 2021

After the Khashoggi report: How the US can respond and avoid blowback

By Kirsten Fontenrose

There is a wide array of options available to the United States as a response to the Khashoggi report. But some carry more potential for blowback than others. When assessing the range of options, the Biden administration should choose those that mitigate the negative impact on long-term US interests.

Middle East Saudi Arabia

In the News

Feb 26, 2021

Manning in the National Interest: Offshore balancing strategy can correct America’s Middle East approach

By Atlantic Council

Robert Manning writes in the National Interest about how the United States’s approach to the Middle East requires a new mindset.

Defense Policy English

In the News

Feb 26, 2021

Fontenrose quoted in Tasnim News Agency on possible US actions following release of Khashoggi report
Economic Sanctions Middle East

In the News

Feb 26, 2021

Khoury quoted in TRT World on the Houthis’ fight for Marib
Conflict Middle East
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