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MENASource

May 8, 2025

From rubble to rebirth: A model for Syria’s reconstruction

By Mahmood Alhosain

Almost six months since Assad regime collapse, four key pillars will determine whether this new Damascus can seize the opportunity.

Civil Society Democratic Transitions

MENASource

May 6, 2025

A blueprint for a trilateral Morocco-Israel-US investment fund

By Aïssa Christophe Agostini

Amid instability in the Mediterranean, North Africa and the Sahel, a chance to deliver on the promise of the Abraham Accords.

Israel Middle East

MENASource

May 6, 2025

Beyond the bomb: Ideology as the engine of Iran’s nuclear doctrine

By Marjan Keypour Greenblatt

The US cannot overlook that Iran’s nuclear program is not simply about deterrence—it is a tool for advancing a revolutionary ideology.

Iran Middle East
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Aug 22, 2024

Webster quoted in Energy Intelligence on Iran’s oil exports

By Joseph Webster

Economic Sanctions Geopolitics & Energy Security

In the News

Aug 22, 2024

Donovan cited by Money Laundering Bulletin on the financing of Hamas in relation to the October 7 attack

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Middle East

In the News

Aug 22, 2024

Wechsler quoted in VOA News on the potential for a regional war in the Middle East

By Atlantic Council

Defense Policy Iran

MENASource

Aug 22, 2024

Ensuring the UAE’s food security in an unstable region

By Hadi Fathallah

To safeguard its future, the UAE must urgently recalibrate its food security strategy while adapting to rapidly evolving global challenges.

Economy & Business Middle East

In the News

Aug 22, 2024

Fulton quoted in China Global South on head of Iran’s Chamber of Commerce pressuring China to implement stalled strategic agreement

By Atlantic Council

China Iran

In the News

Aug 22, 2024

Katz in Harvard Belfer Center’s Russia Matters: “Did Riyadh Really Get Moscow to Not Arm the Houthis and Why Does That Matter?”

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Middle East

MENASource

Aug 21, 2024

Negah Angha: It’s crucial to understand and listen to diverse MENA voices

By Holly Dagres

The Iranian-American foreign policy and national security expert was interviewed by our MENASource editor to discuss her views on Middle East policy, social movements, and where the region is heading.

Middle East North Africa

In the News

Aug 21, 2024

Alkhatib joins ABC Radio National to discuss the Israel-Hamas war

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Crisis Management

In the News

Aug 21, 2024

Damon quoted in World Socialist Web Site on Israel continuing in Gaza after Washington pushes ‘ceasefire’ deal

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Israel

In the News

Aug 21, 2024

Panikoff quoted in Associated Press on Blinken ending latest Mideast visit without a cease-fire, warning ‘time is of the essence’

By Atlantic Council

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