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Sep 10, 2025

Ten questions (and expert answers) on Operation Inherent Resolve’s end in Iraq

By Atlantic Council experts

This new frontier in the US-Iraq relationship leaves many opportunities, challenges and unknowns. Our experts unpack it all.

Defense Policy Democratic Transitions

MENASource

Sep 10, 2025

Jordan is building scalable startups—without chasing unicorns

By Rajae Sahouri

Despite challenges, in the world of privately held startups valued at $1 billion plus—the country has produced several resilient companies.

Economy & Business Future of Work

MENASource

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
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In the News

Sep 9, 2020

Azodi quoted in Forbes on Iran weapon exports
Iran Middle East

Report

Sep 9, 2020

Future of DHS Project: Full report

By Thomas Warrick & Caitlin Durkovich

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) needs to refocus its mission to lead the defense of the United States against major nonmilitary threats.

China Coronavirus

In the News

Sep 7, 2020

Mack quoted in Al Jazeera on UAE-Israel normalization
Arabic Israel

In the News

Sep 4, 2020

Ferziger in Foreign Policy: UAE Deal Boosts Israeli Oil Pipeline Secretly Built With Iran
Iran Israel

In the News

Sep 3, 2020

Alami in Al Monitor: Lebanon-IMF talks make little progress despite bank collapse
Lebanon Middle East

In the News

Sep 2, 2020

Hudson quoted in L’Orient-Le Jour on the political risks to Sudan normalizing relations with Israel

By Atlantic Council

Africa Democratic Transitions

In the News

Sep 2, 2020

Alami in Al Monitor: Lebanon-IMF talks make little progress despite bank collapse
Lebanon Politics & Diplomacy

MENASource

Sep 2, 2020

Caesar Act: The Syrian people are sapped while Assad grows stronger

By Qussai Jukhadar & Elizabeth Tsurkov

The Bashar al-Assad regime is unconcerned about Syrian lives and, thus, worsening economic misery is unlikely to shift its calculations.

Middle East Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Sep 1, 2020

Hudson quoted in the Sudan Tribune on the United States’ push for Sudan to normalize relations with Israel

By Atlantic Council

Africa Democratic Transitions

MENASource

Sep 1, 2020

Energy cooperation in the Middle East is a necessary step toward regional security

By Ariel Ezrahi

Mutual energy dependencies can help mitigate political tensions, creating incentives to cooperate and possibly facilitating a positive momentum towards solving some of the MENA region’s thornier outstanding political conflicts

Middle East Politics & Diplomacy
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Experts

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Andrea Rigoni

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security Transatlantic Security Initiative

Cybersecurity Digital Policy

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Allison Minor

Director, N7 Research Institute

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

Arabic Conflict

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Aina Monfort

COO, Airbus Helicopters Spain

Millennium Leadership Program

Indo-Pacific North Africa

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Elizabeth Shortino

Nonresident Senior Fellow

GeoEconomics Center

Economy & Business Inclusive Growth

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Christopher Aw

Nonresident Senior Fellow, N7 Initiative

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

Economy & Business Intelligence

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Alexandra Hubbard-Gourlay

Senior Director, Laurel Strategies

Millennium Leadership Program

Economy & Business Media
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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
Public Event Wed, September 17, 2025 • 9:00 am ET

Implications of Middle East security trends for Latin America and the Caribbean
Conflict Latin America Middle East Non-Traditional Threats