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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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Global Energy Forum

Jan 11, 2020

Official opening of the Fourth Global Energy Forum

By Atlantic Council

Atlantic Council 2020 Global Energy Forum Official Opening of the Fourth Global Energy Forum Speakers: Frederick Kempe, President and CEO, Atlantic Council General James L. Jones, Jr., USMC (Ret.), Executive Chairman Emeritus, Atlantic Council H.E. Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, Minister of State, United Arab Emirates; Chief Executive Officer, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company H.E. Suhail […]

Energy & Environment The Gulf

In the News

Jan 10, 2020

Fred Kempe interviewed by Emirates News Agency in “Human potential in MENA ‘remarkable’, nobody will gain from war”

By Atlantic Council

Energy & Environment Middle East

New Atlanticist

Jan 10, 2020

US reportedly targets another top Iranian military figure, Abdul Reza Shahlai

By Thomas S. Warrick

US forces tried to target Shahlai, a senior Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps–Qods Force leader currently located in Yemen.

Iran

MENASource

Jan 10, 2020

Reverberations from Soleimani death requires vigilance in NYC

By Mitchell Silber and Ioan Pop

NYC has been an iconic target for potential terrorist attacks as it is seen as the ultimate symbol of American power. After Soleimani, it is with high confidence that the threat of retaliation by Hezbollah in New York City is seen as a genuine threat which must be treated with extreme vigilance.

Extremism Intelligence

New Atlanticist

Jan 10, 2020

Dagres in PRI: Analysis: Iran-US relationship still precarious with no clear US strategy in sight

By Atlantic Council

Iran Middle East

In the News

Jan 10, 2020

Chemali quoted in CNN on US imposed sanctions on Iran

By Atlantic Council

Economic Sanctions Iran

In the News

Jan 10, 2020

Bryza joins Indus News to discuss US-Iran relations and politico-military theory

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Iran

In the News

Jan 10, 2020

Bryza quoted in Anadolu Agency on Turkey’s interests in Syria, Libya and Eastern Mediterranean

By Atlantic Council

Libya Middle East

In the News

Jan 10, 2020

Slavin joins OraTV to discuss US-Iran crisis

By Atlantic Council

Iran Middle East

In the News

Jan 10, 2020

Arbit in The Jerusalem Post: With Iran, events may not be as auspicious as they seem

By Atlantic Council

Iran Israel
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Danny Citrinowicz  

Nonresident Fellow

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

Arabic Cybersecurity

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Gavin Clough

2023-24 Senior US Navy Fellow

Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security

Defense Policy Eastern Europe

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Ariel Cohen

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Eurasia Center

Central Asia Politics & Diplomacy

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R. Clarke Cooper

Distinguished fellow, Middle East Programs

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

Africa Defense Policy

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Scott Cooper

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Forward Defense Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security

Afghanistan Civil Society

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Jennifer A. Counter

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Forward Defense Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security

Defense Technologies Intelligence
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