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Jun 20, 2025

Inside Cairo’s ‘security first’ calculus on the March to Gaza

By Shahira Amin

Egypt’s deterrence of the march are baffling to many, because the international initiative is in line with Egypt’s declared position on Gaza.

Human Rights Israel

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Jun 20, 2025

On World Refugee Day, complexities persist for Syrian returnees

By Sinan Hatahet

While Syria’s political shift brings new hope, it also highlights the complex realities that still define the Syrian landscape.

Middle East Migration

MENASource

Jun 18, 2025

Dispatch from Jerusalem: Inside Israel’s bunkers as Iran war erupts

By Sarah Zaaimi

The stakes are higher as two opposing rhetorics about the region’s future are at play: Pan-Abrahamism and Revolutionary Islamism.

Civil Society Iran
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Jan 9, 2025

Can Lebanon’s new president stabilize a country in crisis?

By Nicholas Blanford

Amid deep uncertainty over the futures of Lebanon, Hezbollah, and the Middle East, the newest Lebanese president, Joseph Aoun, was elected on January 9.

Conflict Lebanon

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Jan 9, 2025

Pınar Dost contributed to a piece by eKathimerini on Turkish foreign policy and Syria
Conflict Crisis Management

MENASource

Jan 8, 2025

What’s behind Egypt and China’s ‘golden decade’ of partnership

By Jonathan Fulton

China’s outreach to Egypt has not happened in a vacuum but rather as part of a larger strategy to make Beijing a more important actor in the Middle East and North Africa.  

China Economy & Business

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Jan 7, 2025

Wechsler joins Times Radio to discuss the New Orleans terrorist attack
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Jan 7, 2025

Pelayo quoted in NBC News on Syria’s Ahmed Al Sharaa’s transformation

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Middle East Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Jan 7, 2025

Pelayo quoted in Al Araby on Washington’s support for the new Syrian leadership

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Middle East Politics & Diplomacy

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Jan 7, 2025

Pelayo quoted in The Hill on the Trump’s administration outreach to the new Syrian leadership

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Middle East Politics & Diplomacy

IranSource

Jan 6, 2025

Blinded Iranian activist Elaheh Tavakolian: ‘We lost our eyes on this path. Let us not lose sight of our goal’

By Holly Dagres

Holly Dagres sits down with blinded Iranian activist Elahe Tavakolian to share her story and discuss the situation in Iran and what the West needs to do.

Civil Society Freedom and Prosperity

MENASource

Jan 6, 2025

The Netzarim Corridor: Tragedy, death, and an obstacle to a lasting ceasefire

By Ahmed F. Alkhatib

The incoming Trump administration will have to wrestle with tactical-level details—especially what happens with the Netzarim Corridor and civilians’ return to the north—if it wants to play a role in mediating a ceasefire and ending the war.

Conflict Crisis Management

TURKEYSource

Jan 6, 2025

Assad’s fall has created an opportunity for US-Turkey cooperation

By Rich Outzen

Long a point of discord between Washington and Ankara, developments in Syria present an opportunity to return to cooperation.

Conflict Politics & Diplomacy
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