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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

Oct 30, 2019

Slavin quoted in The Independent on Iranian access to humanitarian goods

By Atlantic Council

Economic Sanctions Human Rights

In the News

Oct 30, 2019

Pfaff quoted in VOA on Iraq’s economic woes

By Atlantic Council

Corruption Economy & Business

MENASource

Oct 30, 2019

Iran’s not the only country all over Iraq

By Daniel J. Samet

Iraq joins China's Belt and Road Initiative, though few notice.

China Iraq

In the News

Oct 30, 2019

Kadhim joins Albawaba News to discuss Al Baghdadi, Trump 2020 and US-Turkish relations

By Atlantic Council

Conflict National Security

In the News

Oct 30, 2019

Samet in The Diplomat: China, Not Iran, Is the Power to Watch in Iraq

By Atlantic Council

China Economy & Business

In the News

Oct 30, 2019

Wechsler interviewed by VOA Iran on how Baghdadi’s death impacts US counterterrorism efforts

By Atlantic Council

Middle East Persian

In the News

Oct 30, 2019

Wechsler interviewed by VOA Iran on how Baghdadi’s death affects ISIS operations

By Atlantic Council

Extremism Middle East

In the News

Oct 29, 2019

Charai in The National Interest: Baghdadi’s Death Creates an Opportunity for Peace in the Middle East

By Atlantic Council

Iraq Middle East

In the News

Oct 29, 2019

Kadhim joins BBC to discuss reports of Iraqi deaths in anti-government protests

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Corruption

MENASource

Oct 29, 2019

NATO countries should help Egypt mitigate security challenge near Libyan border

By Amal Kandeel

Egypt is facing multiple security challenges for which a military solution is deficient. A complex interplay between internal and external challenges, as well as human and security challenges, is evident in western Egypt and within the area bordering Libya. The mix of harsh climatic conditions, inhospitable terrain, and lagging economic development, on one hand, and […]

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Experts

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

Fellow

Nathan Freier

Nonresident Senior Fellow

GeoStrategy Initiative Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security

China Conflict

Millennium fellow

Saeed Al Nazari

Secretary General, Great Arab Minds

Millennium Leadership Program

Education Middle East

Fellow

Alan Pino

Nonresident Senior Fellow

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

Intelligence Iran
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