Stay Updated

The latest pieces from MENASource:

MENASource

Aug 28, 2025

The Gulf’s dark horse: Why Oman can seize a global trade realignment

By Nic Adams

While economic uncertainty is gripping many countries around the world, Oman has remained a steadfast defense and economic partner of the United States.

Defense Industry Defense Policy

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
READ More from MENASOURCE

Through our Rafik Hariri Center for the Middle East, the Atlantic Council works with allies and partners in Europe and the wider Middle East to protect US interests, build peace and security, and unlock the human potential of the region.

Learn more

Content

In the News

Jan 24, 2021

Slavin quoted in the Daily Beast on US-Iran policy under the Biden administration
Iran Middle East

In the News

Jan 22, 2021

Melcangi quoted in Formiche on US-Libya policy under the Biden administration
Elections Italian

In the News

Jan 21, 2021

Melcangi quoted in Formiche on the Egypt-Qatar
Italian Middle East

In the News

Jan 21, 2021

Slavin quoted in Haaretz on reentering the nuclear deal
Iran Middle East

In the News

Jan 21, 2021

Slavin joins Roqe Media to discuss Iranians in the new Biden Era
Elections Iran

In the News

Jan 21, 2021

Dagres quoted in VOA on Trump’s Iran social media campaign
Iran Media

MENASource

Jan 21, 2021

What MENA leaders should expect from the Biden administration

By David Mack

MENA governments should pay careful attention to shifting priorities and policy agendas if they aim to maintain or improve relations with Washington.

Middle East

Global Energy Forum

Jan 20, 2021

Why Iran could top Biden’s Middle East agenda

By Larry Luxner

Each crisis represents a major US foreign-policy challenge, but all may receive less attention from the new American administration than another pressing issue in the region: Iran’s recent nuclear advances.

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

In the News

Jan 20, 2021

Qaddour quoted in Syria Direct on Biden’s Syria policy
Elections Middle East

MENASource

Jan 20, 2021

Fragmentation and perceived bias: The shortcomings of US policy towards tribes in Syria

By Haian Dukhan and Ammar Alhamad

The fragmentation and divisions that plague the Arab tribal population in northeastern Syria played a major role in the US’s decision not to rely primarily on tribal auxiliaries in its fight against ISIS.

Middle East Syria
Load More

Experts

Fellow

Michelle S. Giuda

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Freedom and Prosperity Center

Freedom and Prosperity Politics & Diplomacy

Executive Leadership Intensive participant

Michael Goldfarb

Chief of Staff & President, US Crown Agents Bank

Millennium Leadership Program

Economy & Business Entrepreneurship

Fellow

Nicole Goldin

Nonresident Senior Fellow

GeoEconomics Center

Africa Economy & Business

Millennium fellow

Julia Groeblacher

Special Assistant to the Deputy Secretary of State, U.S. Department of State

Millennium Leadership Program

Cybersecurity Middle East

Fellow

Marcy Grossman

Nonresident Senior Fellow

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

Economy & Business Israel

Millennium fellow

Mercedes Gutierrez Barcena

Commercial and New Business Development Advisor, Shell

Millennium Leadership Program

Energy & Environment Energy Transitions
Load More

Events

Public Event Thu, September 11, 2025 • 12:00 pm ET

US-Iraq security partnership after Operation Inherent Resolve
Iraq Security & Defense