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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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In the News

Jan 28, 2021

Nia quoted in The Hill on the renewal of the JCPOA and related human rights concerns
Human Rights Iran

IranSource

Jan 28, 2021

Iran is actually reducing its weapons-usable uranium inventory

By Robert Kelley

Iran’s growing stockpile of 20 percent UF6 is far less worrisome when it is converted to a form not suitable for further enrichment. This is a nonproliferation victory.

Iran Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Jan 27, 2021

Nia joins BBC News Farsi to discuss how the Biden administration can factor human rights into its approach towards Iran
Europe & Eurasia European Union

In the News

Jan 27, 2021

Lipner quoted in Tablet Magazine on Dan Shapiro possibly joining the Biden administration
Middle East Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Jan 27, 2021

Lipner in The Hill: Bringing America back from the brink
Middle East Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Jan 27, 2021

Slavin quoted in Tehran Times on the revival of the JCPOA
Iran Middle East

In the News

Jan 27, 2021

IranSource blog quoted in the Washington Post
Iran Middle East

Arab Spring

Jan 27, 2021

The unlikely success of Egypt’s 2011 revolution: A revived women’s movement

By Sara Khorshid

What distinguishes the past decade from other parts of contemporary Egyptian history is the growing interest in women’s rights among broader segments of Egyptian society, including non-ideological women with little to no experience in political or social activism. This has occurred despite the general oppressive atmosphere that has cast a dark shadow over the January 25th revolution and its memory.

Middle East North Africa

In the News

Jan 26, 2021

Nawaz joins CGTN to discuss U.S. troop withdrawals

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Conflict

In the News

Jan 26, 2021

Nawaz joins Dawn News for an interview to discuss: Why not debate issues openly?

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan India
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Elise Baker

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Arabic Civil Society
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