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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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IranSource

Dec 17, 2019

Landmine survivors feel the pinch of sanctions

By Holly Dagres

An estimated 20 million anti-personnel landmines were planted on roughly 16,200 square miles along the 680-mile Iran-Iraq border during the bloody eight-year conflict. Though the war ended thirty-one years ago, it still continues to claim lives.

Iran Middle East

Event Recap

Dec 16, 2019

War Words in 2019: A stage play about the men and women who fought in Iraq and Afghanistan

By Steven Grundman and Christian Trotti

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Afghanistan Conflict

In the News

Dec 15, 2019

Slavin quoted in Albawaba News on Iran protests and U.S. sanctions influencing Iranian youth

By Atlantic Council

Corruption Defense Policy

In the News

Dec 13, 2019

Samet in The National Interest: Missiles, Tanks and Fighter Jets: China Is Eyeing More Middle East Arms Sales

By Atlantic Council

China Middle East

In the News

Dec 13, 2019

Slavin quoted in USNI News on U.S. maximum pressure campaign in Iran

By Atlantic Council

Arms Control Defense Policy

In the News

Dec 12, 2019

Katz joins VOA (Russia) to discuss Iran in Pompeo-Lavrov meeting

By Atlantic Council

Iran Middle East

In the News

Dec 12, 2019

Katz joins Voice of America’s Russian Service (Golos Ameriki) to discuss Iran in the Pompeo-Lavrov meeting

By Atlantic Council

Iran Politics & Diplomacy

IranSource

Dec 12, 2019

Iranians fear a permanent internet blackout is in the making

By Maziar Motamedi

Iranians are concerned they may soon lose access to the global internet as authorities race to bolster local infrastructures.

Iran Middle East

In the News

Dec 10, 2019

Nia in The Washington Post: Iran’s dark history could repeat itself — unless the world acts

By Atlantic Council

Human Rights International Norms

In the News

Dec 10, 2019

Nia quoted in The Conversation on the human rights situation amid Iran protests

By Atlantic Council

French Human Rights
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Experts

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Bachir Ismael Ouedraogo

Nonresident Senior Fellow, N7 Initiative

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

Africa Energy & Environment

Fellow

Hany Ghanem

Nonresident senior fellow

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs Rafik Hariri Center for the Middle East

Americas Arabic

Millennium fellow

Hasan Nabulsi

Communications and Media Manager, Office of the Crown Prince of Jordan

Millennium Leadership Program

Media Middle East

Fellow

Newton Howard

Nonresident Senior Fellow, N7 Initiative

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

Artificial Intelligence English

Fellow

Len Khodorkovsky

Nonresident Senior Fellow, N7 Initiative

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

Arabic English

Fellow

Marie Forestier 

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

Arabic French
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