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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 […]

Libya Middle East

In the News

Oct 29, 2019

Morningstar joins CNBC to discuss stability of Asia’s oil supply

By Atlantic Council

East Asia Energy & Environment

Press and members call

Oct 28, 2019

Atlantic Council press call: The death of ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi

By Atlantic Council

Atlantic Council experts respond to the death of ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, and unpack its implications on the future of ISIS and US counterterrorism efforts going forward.

Middle East Security & Defense

In the News

Oct 28, 2019

Alami joins TRT World to discuss the ongoing fight against Daesh/ISIS after the death of Baghdadi

Extremism Middle East

New Atlanticist

Oct 28, 2019

The zero-day war? How cyber is reshaping the future of the most combustible conflicts

By Simon Handler

Conventional wisdom would suggest that scaled-up capabilities, growing competition, and the proliferation of malware across cyberspace presents a legitimate risk of escalation in state conflict, transcending the cyber domain toward the kinetic. However, recent history has shown that states have more often availed themselves of their offensive cyber arsenals to achieve surprisingly de-escalatory effects.

Cybersecurity Iran

In the News

Oct 28, 2019

Fontenrose quoted in The Washington Examiner on party concerns over Baghdadi raid

By Atlantic Council

Middle East National Security

In the News

Oct 28, 2019

El-Gamal joins France24 to discuss what’s next for Islamic State group after US raid

By Atlantic Council

Middle East National Security

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