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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 4, 2019

Kadhim joins VOA to discuss Iraq protests and Turkey’s incursion into Syria

By Atlantic Council

Politics & Diplomacy Security & Defense

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Oct 3, 2019

In solidarity with Sudan: Syria’s graffiti movement

By Rana Riziq

Within this project, local volunteers planned and organized graffiti murals, based off of London artist and social commentator Banksy, reflecting on current events while tying in the Syrian conflict.

Civil Society Resilience & Society

MENASource

Oct 3, 2019

Iraq protests: How should the government and the US respond?

By C. Anthony Pfaff

This week Iraq has experienced the largest protests to date against Prime Minister Adil Abdul-Mahdi’s government, if not any Iraqi government since the fall of former President Saddam Hussein.

Economy & Business Iraq

In the News

Oct 3, 2019

Khoury quoted in Al Jazeera on the Houthis’ capture of three Saudi brigades

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Non-Traditional Threats

IranSource

Oct 3, 2019

Making sense of HOPE: Can Iran’s Hormuz Peace Endeavor succeed?

By Mehran Haghirian and Luciano Zaccara

Since President Hassan Rouhani’s election in 2013, Iran has proposed the establishment of a regional dialogue forum at various international conferences, through articles in numerous platforms, and within official statements.

Conflict Iran

IranSource

Oct 1, 2019

Despite sanctions, China is still doing (some) business with Iran

By Dan Katz

Since the US pull out from the JCPOA in May 2018, China has continuously declared its intention to uphold the deal and protested Washington’s unilateral actions.

China Iran

In the News

Sep 30, 2019

Charai in The National Interest: Time to Test Drive Kushner’s Middle East Peace Plan

By Atlantic Council

Israel Middle East

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Sep 30, 2019

El-Gamal quoted in The Telegraph on the situation in Al-Hol camp in Syria

By Atlantic Council

Politics & Diplomacy Resilience & Society

In the News

Sep 28, 2019

Ellinas in Foreign Policy: Israeli Energy Exports Won’t Make Europe More Pro-Israel

By Atlantic Council

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

In the News

Sep 27, 2019

Elghossain quoted in World Politics Review on new charges from the Special Tribunal for Lebanon

By Atlantic Council

Middle East Politics & Diplomacy
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Experts

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Amir Asmar

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Rafik Hariri Center for the Middle East Scowcroft Middle East Security Initiative

Intelligence Israel

Fellow

David H. Young

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security Transatlantic Security Initiative

Afghanistan Conflict

Staff

Kayra Sener 

Program Assistant, Realign for Palestine

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs Realign For Palestine

Middle East Peacekeeping and Peacebuilding

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Omer Rafiq

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

Arabic Hindi

Staff

Alexander Young

Project Assistant

Forward Defense Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security

Defense Industry Europe & Eurasia

Fellow

Rza Aliyev

Nonresident Senior Fellow, N7 Initiative

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

Azerbaijani Central Asia
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