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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

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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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Aug 22, 2019

How the EU can save Tunisia

By Iyad Yousef

The Tunisian presidential and parliamentary elections in 2014 marked the beginning of a new democratic era. In the aftermath of the first wave of the Arab Spring, Tunisia remains the only country to have successfully transitioned from an authoritarian to a democratic government.

North Africa

EnergySource

Aug 21, 2019

Sanctions prompt Iran to remain relevant in the global energy calculus

By Sara Bazoobandi

The Islamic Republic is determined to push back against maximum US pressure. Iran’s actions will not only be disruptive for security of energy transportation through the Gulf but they will also increase the risk of a sudden military escalation.

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

In the News

Aug 21, 2019

Lipner quoted in The Los Angeles Times on US-Israel alliance

By Atlantic Council

Israel Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Aug 20, 2019

Lipner in Foreign Policy: Trump Doesn’t Care About Israel. He Cares About Reelection.

By Atlantic Council

Elections Israel

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Aug 20, 2019

Slavin in Axios: How Trump’s push to end Iran oil exports could backfire

By Barbara Slavin

The Trump administration Monday dramatically escalated its campaign of economic warfare against Iran, announcing that it would not renew any waivers for countries to import Iranian oil after May 2. The big picture: Per Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, the goal is for Iran to reverse its foreign and domestic policies and accede to 12 demands he set out in […]

Iran

IranSource

Aug 19, 2019

Why an Iran-backed paramilitary group has rebuilt a shrine in a ruined Iraqi city

By Lizzie Porter

Construction of religious sites has a long history in both Iraq and Iran. The Imam Ali Brigades’ religious narrative justifies its presence in Sinjar, but their contribution to the patchwork of paramilitaries in a disputed area is a cause for concern.

Civil Society Conflict

In the News

Aug 16, 2019

Katz in LobeLog: Is Putin really gaining a stranglehold over the Gulf?

By Atlantic Council

Middle East The Gulf

In the News

Aug 16, 2019

Lipner quoted in The Wall Street Journal on Netanyahu’s blocking of visits by Congresswomen Tlaib and Omar

By Atlantic Council

Israel Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Aug 16, 2019

Lipner quoted in Jewish Insider on Rep. Omar and Rep. Tlaib’s Israel visit

By Atlantic Council

Israel Politics & Diplomacy

IranSource

Aug 14, 2019

Is Iran’s president getting ready to step down?

By Shahir Shahidsaless

Although a Rouhani resignation under the immense pressure caused by economic woes and the hardliners’ constant attacks on him remains a possibility, it is unlikely.

Iran Political Reform
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Afaq Hussain

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Bushra Shammout

Head of Energy Security Winter Preparedness Strategy and Ministerial Briefing, Department of Energy Security and Net Zero

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Bachir Ismael Ouedraogo

Nonresident Senior Fellow, N7 Initiative

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

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Nonresident senior fellow

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Communications and Media Manager, Office of the Crown Prince of Jordan

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