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Sep 18, 2025

Libya’s stalled transition: When domestic spoilers meet foreign interests

By Luis Aleman and Karim Mezran

Libya’s stalled transition has not happened by chance; it has been deliberately engineered into paralysis by both domestic spoilers and foreign powers.

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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.

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New Atlanticist

Oct 15, 2019

The true costs of withdrawing forces from Syria

By C. Anthony Pfaff

Getting the United States out of “endless wars” is an admirable goal. But military forces, trust among our partners, and standing firm in the face of adversaries play critical roles in reaching that goal. Getting those functions back in balance will be necessary in moving forward.

Conflict Syria

New Atlanticist

Oct 15, 2019

How can the United States pick up the pieces of its Syria policy?

By David A. Wemer

Atlantic Council experts detail how Washington can manage the situation in Syria and prevent the US-Turkish relationship from spiraling out of control.

Conflict Syria

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

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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

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