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Sep 4, 2025

Dispatch from Basra: Glimpses of hope in Iraq’s forgotten south

By Jon Wilks

Basra is proving to be part of a broader trend: improved security and visible reconstruction, despite persistent corruption and dysfunction.

Iraq Middle East

MENASource

Aug 29, 2025

Is the cautious China-Iran military cooperation at a turning point?

By Jean-Loup Samaan

With a new war between Iran and Israel still an immediate threat, China might need to ask itself: Is cooperation with Iran worth risking its diplomacy model in the Gulf?

China Iran

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
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Oct 16, 2020

Mack quoted in Bloomberg on Middle East politics in a potential Biden administration
Middle East Politics & Diplomacy

IranSource

Oct 16, 2020

The Abraham Accords plays into Iran’s hands and opens the door for al-Qaeda

By Douglas London

President Donald Trump and the Gulf states might have fueled a more profound threat that extends Iran’s “axis of resistance” directly into their own houses, including a worrisome al-Qaeda component.

Iran Middle East

In the News

Oct 15, 2020

Khoury quoted in Al Jazeera on the release of prisoners in Yemen
Politics & Diplomacy Security & Defense

In the News

Oct 15, 2020

Kadhim quoted in the Christian Science Monitor on US-Iraq policy
Iraq Middle East

In the News

Oct 15, 2020

Slavin and Dagres quoted in South China Morning Post on US sanctions on Iran
Iran Middle East

Press Release

Oct 15, 2020

The Atlantic Council, Emirates Policy Center, and Institute for National Security Studies announce strategic partnership to advance UAE-Israel relations

October 15, 2020 — The August 2020 announcement of the Abraham Accords marked a historic moment for relations between Israel and the United Arab Emirates. The agreement is a significant and exciting accomplishment. In addition to normalizing relations, the UAE and Israel have opened the door for cooperation and collaboration across economic, political, and security […]

Israel Middle East

IranElections2021

Oct 15, 2020

Will Iran let a woman run for president in 2021?

By Raz Zimmt

With Iran's June 2021 presidential elections approaching, a perennial public debate over whether women have the right to run for president has resurfaced.

Iran Middle East

In the News

Oct 14, 2020

Fontenrose quoted in AFP on US-MENA policy in light of the election
Elections Middle East

In the News

Oct 13, 2020

Azodi quoted in Media Line on US sanctions on Iran
Iran Middle East

In the News

Oct 13, 2020

Slavin quoted in the New Arab on US sanctions on Iran
Iran Politics & Diplomacy
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Rza Aliyev

Nonresident Senior Fellow, N7 Initiative

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Jon Wilks

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Arabic Crisis Management

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Yerevan Saeed

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Nonresident Senior Fellow, N7 Initiative

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Events

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

US-Iraq security partnership after Operation Inherent Resolve
Iraq Security & Defense
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Implications of Middle East security trends for Latin America and the Caribbean
Conflict Latin America Middle East Non-Traditional Threats