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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

Nov 23, 2019

Kadhim quoted in Politico on U.S. relations with Iraq and Iran

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Defense Policy

In the News

Nov 21, 2019

Itani writes on Lebanon’s protests for MEI: This complicated country has changed irreversibly

By Atlantic Council

Corruption Middle East

In the News

Nov 21, 2019

Lipner quoted in Bloomberg on Netanyahu’s indictment

By Atlantic Council

Corruption Elections
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MENASource

Nov 21, 2019

Another conference, another incomplete solution for Libya

By Karim Mezran and Federica Saini Fasanotti

Libya should be created by and for Libyans. There is no place for external interventions or conferences without full participation of all Libyans.

Corruption Libya

In the News

Nov 20, 2019

Slavin joins CGTN to discuss the Iran protests

By Atlantic Council

Corruption Iran

In the News

Nov 20, 2019

Slavin joins CGTN to discuss Iran protests

By Atlantic Council

Crisis Management Economic Sanctions

In the News

Nov 19, 2019

Dagres joins Channel 4 on the shutdown of internet in Iran due to protests
Corruption Economy & Business

In the News

Nov 19, 2019

Slavin quoted in Truthout on Iran sanctions

By Atlantic Council

Defense Policy Economic Sanctions

In the News

Nov 19, 2019

Dagres quoted in the Sydney Morning Herald on the rise in fuel prices in Iran
Corruption Financial Regulation

MENASource

Nov 19, 2019

Leaked Iranian intelligence about Iraq only tells part of the story

By C. Anthony Pfaff

The recent story in the New York Times on leaked Iranian intelligence reports about Iranian influence operations in Iraq elicits a couple of possible reactions. If one works for the United States government, particularly in any department or bureau that deals with Iraq, one would be reasonable to feel some gratitude not only that the […]

Intelligence Iran
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Experts

Millennium fellow

Lima Halima-Khalil

Co-Founder & Program Director, ArtLords

Millennium Leadership Program

Afghanistan Middle East

Fellow

Thomas Storch

Distinguished fellow, N7 Initiative

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

Economy & Business Energy Markets & Governance

Fellow

Ibrahim Al-Assil

Lead of the Syria Project

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

Arabic Conflict

Millennium fellow

Mohamad Sakr

Head of Commercial Operations, Crescent Petroleum

Millennium Leadership Program

Energy & Environment Middle East

Staff

Melanie Robbins 

Deputy Director, Realign for Palestine

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

Civil Society Extremism

Fellow

Brett McGurk

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

English Middle East
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