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MENASource

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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New Atlanticist

Jan 4, 2020

The Soleimani assassination: A view from Britain

By John M. Roberts

While UK political commentators were phrasing Britain’s low-key response to the assassination as even-handedness, the actual response on the ground is likely to be anything but.

Iran Iraq

MENASource

Jan 4, 2020

Russia reacts to the killing of Soleimani

By Mark N. Katz

Moscow, not surprisingly, has reacted negatively to Washington’s announcement that Iranian Quds Brigade Commander, General Qasem Soleimani, was killed in Baghdad in a US drone attack.

Iran Middle East

New Atlanticist

Jan 4, 2020

The implications of the Soleimani assasination

By Peter Westmacott

There will be plenty of people advising the US president that, even with Soleimani gone, the risk of leaving the stage completely is that Iran will find it even easier to fill the vacuum.

Conflict Iran

In the News

Jan 3, 2020

Carpenter quoted in VICE on rising tensions with Iran

By Atlantic Council

Conflict English

In the News

Jan 3, 2020

Fontenrose on CNN’s The Lead with Jake Tapper panel discussion on rising tensions with Iran

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Iran

In the News

Jan 3, 2020

Bell quoted in Politico on threats to Iraqi oil production

By Atlantic Council

Iran Iraq

In the News

Jan 3, 2020

Brookie quoted in CNN on Iran’s disinformation operations following Soleimani assassination

By Atlantic Council

Disinformation Iran

In the News

Jan 3, 2020

Fontenrose quoted in Axios commenting on imminent threats from Iran

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Iran

In the News

Jan 3, 2020

Slavin interviewed on Yahoo News panel discussing fallout after US assassination of Soleimani

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Iran

In the News

Jan 3, 2020

Fontenrose quoted in VOA suggesting strikes will escalate as tensions with Iran rise

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Iran
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Rabah Arezki

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Africa Economy & Business

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Samantha Sutton

Nonresident Senior Fellow, N7 Initiative

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

Conflict Israel

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Dan Minnocci

Senior US Air Force Fellow

Forward Defense Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security

Europe & Eurasia Middle East

Executive Leadership Intensive participant

Sofronis Papageorgiou 

Head, Cyprus Trade Center, Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus to the State of Israel

Millennium Leadership Program

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Peter Mandaville

Nonresident Senior Fellow

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Tom Mancinelli

Nonresident Senior Fellow

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