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MENASource

Sep 18, 2025

Insights from Israel and the Gulf: An evolving regional integration

By Emily Milliken and Gershom Sacks

At a moment when the Abraham Accords is in question, we witnessed how the region moves quietly, sometimes boldly, towards cooperation.

Israel Middle East

MENASource

Sep 17, 2025

In landmark Syria elections, women still face electoral hurdles

By Marie Forestier 

As the indirect electoral process begins, Syrian officials could take several steps to increase women’s chances in this process.

Civil Society Democratic Transitions

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
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Through our Rafik Hariri Center for the Middle East, the Atlantic Council works with allies and partners in Europe and the wider Middle East to protect US interests, build peace and security, and unlock the human potential of the region.

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IranSource

Oct 15, 2019

Iranian women fans rejoice at stadium access

By Tahereh Hadian-Jazy

A combination of domestic and international pressure resulted in the decision by the Iranian government to finally allow women to attend soccer matches at Iranian stadiums.

Iran Middle East

In the News

Oct 14, 2019

Warrick joins KCBS Radio to discuss Turkish and Kurdish troops continuing to battle in Syria

By Atlantic Council

Middle East Security & Defense

In the News

Oct 14, 2019

Katz quoted in The Washington Post on Russia’s relations in the Middle East

By Atlantic Council

Middle East Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Oct 14, 2019

O’Toole quoted in Foreign Policy on Trump’s sanctions on Turkey

By Atlantic Council

Politics & Diplomacy Security & Defense

In the News

Oct 14, 2019

Westmacott in The Telegraph: Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s incursion into Syria has appalled his allies, but will play well for him at home

By Atlantic Council

Politics & Diplomacy Security & Defense

In the News

Oct 11, 2019

Bryza joins BBC World News to discuss Turkey’s military operation in Syria

By Atlantic Council

Security & Defense Syria

In the News

Oct 11, 2019

Katz quoted in Al-Monitor on Russia’s position in the Middle East

By Atlantic Council

Middle East Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Oct 10, 2019

Warrick joins Euronews to discuss the Turkish military offensive in Syria

By Atlantic Council

Syria

In the News

Oct 10, 2019

El-Gamal quoted in the Jerusalem Post on the aftermath of ISIS

By Atlantic Council

Extremism Middle East

Report

Oct 10, 2019

Iraqi-Russian Relations amidst US Security-Focused Engagement

By Abbas Kadhim

This chapter is part of an edited volume that gathers analysis on the policy choices pursued by Washington and Moscow in the MENA region and develops case studies of the two powers’ policies in the countries beset by major crises Read the full report here.

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Graham Brookie

Vice President and Senior Director

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Rumaitha Al Busaidi

Edward S. Mason Fellow, Harvard Kennedy School

Millennium Leadership Program

Climate Change & Climate Action Middle East

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Associate Director

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Assistant Director

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Nonresident Senior Fellow

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