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Sep 8, 2025

Haftar’s long game: Dynastic power and diplomatic leverage in Libya

By Karim Mezran and Dario Cristiani

Haftar may be shaping not only the current political landscape, but is also positioning himself—and his family—for long-term influence.

Libya Middle East

MENASource

Sep 8, 2025

Revitalizing Qualified Industrial Zones can help revive Middle East integration

By Amir Hayek and Samantha Sutton

Revitalized QIZs can transition from political instruments into dynamic engines of inclusive growth, resilience, and regional stability.

Economy & Business Israel

MENASource

Sep 8, 2025

Can Iraq’s partial crackdown on a powerful militia weaken Iran’s proxies?

By Akeel Abbas

The prime minister’s willingness to face down Kataib Hezbollah is a rare and daring move.

Iran Iraq
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Oct 21, 2020

Wechsler quoted in NBC on Trump’s foreign policy strategy ahead of U.S. election
Elections Middle East

IranSource

Oct 21, 2020

What Iran might sell now that the UN arms embargo expired

By Robert Czulda

The end of the UN arms embargo means that Iran can not only import military hardware but can also return to the market as an exporter.

Iran Middle East

In the News

Oct 20, 2020

Hudson quoted in the New York Times on the announcement of Sudan’s removal from US state sponsors of terrorism list

By Atlantic Council

Africa Democratic Transitions

In the News

Oct 20, 2020

Kroenig participates in panel on Iran and North Korea proliferation and regional challenges

By Atlantic Council

On October 20, Matthew Kroenig spoke on a panel hosted by the Brookings Institution. The panel, titled "Iran and North Korea: Proliferation and Regional Challenges for the Next Administration," focused on threats the next US administration will need to consider and how to build international and domestic support for countering those threats.

Iran Korea

In the News

Oct 20, 2020

Slavin joins CGTN America to discuss the expiration of the arms embargo
Iran Middle East

In the News

Oct 20, 2020

Duclos in Institut Montaigne: Trump or Biden: Rebuilding the Transatlantic Relationship
Democratic Transitions Elections

Issue briefs and reports

Oct 20, 2020

Improving counterterrorism and law enforcement cooperation between the United States and the Arab Gulf States

By Thomas S. Warrick, Joze Pelayo

Thomas S. Warrick and Joze Pelayo present recommendations to improve and increase cooperation in civilian counterterrorism, law enforcement, border security, and aviation security between the United States and the Arab countries of the Gulf.

Defense Industry Defense Policy

MENASource

Oct 20, 2020

Renewed calls for demonstrations on October 25 in Iraq come with hurdles

By Raghad Kasim

Over the course of the coming weeks, protests will break out with calls for reform. This mass mobilization may witness higher incidents of violence than in October of last year.

Iraq Middle East

Events

Oct 20, 2020

Fontenrose speaks at the US-UAE Business Council’s videoconference on the UAE’s defense sector.
Middle East Security & Defense

In the News

Oct 19, 2020

Fontenrose quoted in CNBC on Iran’s weapons capability
Arms Control Defense Industry
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Conflict North & West Africa

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US-Iraq security partnership after Operation Inherent Resolve
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Implications of Middle East security trends for Latin America and the Caribbean
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