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Jul 9, 2025

For the Gulf, business comes first—even after the Twelve Day War

By Joze Pelayo

Gulf leaders’ desire to shift the regional narrative toward economic and technological development continues to be hijacked by conflict.

Economy & Business Iran

MENASource

Jul 7, 2025

Unpacking Iraq’s Federal Supreme Court chaos

By Safwan al-Amin

Regardless of the reasons behind initial mass resignations, the ongoing uncertainty surrounding the Supreme Court is serious.

Iraq Middle East

MENASource

Jul 7, 2025

Opportunity knocks on Netanyahu’s US visit after Israel-Iran war

By Shalom Lipner

Prevailing circumstances—albeit fraught with barriers—present the opportunity for all sides to declare victory.

Iran Israel
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Content

In the News

Nov 20, 2024

Samaan quoted in the Washington Post on whether Lebanon’s army can secure the south

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Israel

In the News

Nov 20, 2024

Plitsas quoted in ATN News on US sanctions on senior Hamas officials

By Atlantic Council

Economic Sanctions Economy & Business

IranSource

Nov 20, 2024

2025 will be a decisive year for Iran’s nuclear program

By Danny Citrinowicz  

Diplomatic deadlines and regional factors will force Iran to decide soon whether to strike a deal or seek a nuclear weapon. Either choice will have major ripple effects.

Arms Control Defense Policy

IranSource

Nov 20, 2024

How to wrestle with an ayatollah 

By Khosro Sayeh Isfahani

If one looks closely, the ancient Persian sport of wrestling might have answers to understanding how to contain Iran

Civil Society Freedom and Prosperity

Inflection Points

Nov 20, 2024

Dispatch from the desert: Trump’s first global test is Iran

By Frederick Kempe

Iran hasn’t been this weak in decades. But does the US president-elect sense this opportunity and want to explore whether a major deal is possible?

Iran Israel

In the News

Nov 18, 2024

Fulton quoted in the US-China Economic Review on China and the Middle East

By Atlantic Council

China Economy & Business

MENASource

Nov 18, 2024

Egypt-Turkey cooperation brings profound changes in ties with African countries

By Karim Mezran and Nicola Pedde

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi’s visit to Ankara on September 4 marked a significant turning point in Egyptian-Turkish relations.

North Africa Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Nov 17, 2024

Charai in The Jerusalem Post: Why Jared Kushner’s return matters for Jews, Arabs, and Muslims alike

By Atlantic Council

Elections Israel

In the News

Nov 15, 2024

Donovan quoted by Reuters on how the incoming Trump administration could utilize sanctions

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Economic Sanctions Economy & Business

Uncategorized

Nov 15, 2024

Cooper featured in the Georgetown Journal of International Affairs on the energy transition

By Atlantic Council

Energy & Environment Energy Transitions
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Experts

Fellow

Alan Pino

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs Scowcroft Middle East Security Initiative

Intelligence Iran

Fellow

Owen J. Daniels

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Forward Defense Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security

Defense Industry Defense Policy

Fellow

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

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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