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Global China

Sep 13, 2024

Global China Newsletter—US-China rivalry in the Middle East and Pacific as 5G Competition Intensifies

By Dexter Tiff Roberts

The September edition of the 2024 Global China Newsletter

China Economy & Business

MENASource

Sep 11, 2024

As the Israel-Hamas war continues, the Abraham Accords quietly turns four

By Marcy Grossman

The Abraham Accords have laid a foundation far beyond any one conflict for greater peace in the region.

Conflict Israel

New Atlanticist

Sep 10, 2024

What does Iran get for sending ballistic missiles to Russia?

By Mark N. Katz

On Tuesday, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken revealed that Tehran has delivered shipments of ballistic missiles to Moscow, raising new concerns about the depth of the Iran-Russia relationship.

Conflict Iran

MENASource

Sep 10, 2024

In the age of great power competition, the threat of another 9/11 still looms large

By Kristian Alexander

Unlike the early years of the Global War on Terror, threats today are more amorphous and more deeply embedded within local conflicts.

Afghanistan Conflict

IranSource

Sep 10, 2024

Iranian-Americans have discovered their voice. Their activism will only grow stronger.

By Siamak Aram

It is rooted in Iranians' deep desire for sweeping political and societal transformation, specifically removing the Islamic Republic.

Civil Society Human Rights

In the News

Sep 9, 2024

Charai for National Interest: Whether Kamala Harris or Donald Trump-Both Will Need to Get Tough on Iran

By Atlantic Council

Defense Policy Iran

In the News

Sep 9, 2024

Husain quoted in Spiked on the BBC and praising Islamists

By Atlantic Council

Media Middle East

MENASource

Sep 7, 2024

Will Jordan’s new electoral law bring real change?

By Ahmad Sharawi

The resulting changes are likely only cosmetic since Jordanian parties are not winning voters’ confidence for various reasons.

Elections Middle East

MENASource

Sep 5, 2024

Iraq’s new family law amendment could potentially legalize child marriage—and fracture the country

By Nibras Basitkey

The Iraqi parliament recently proposed an amendment that could potentially legalize child marriage for girls as young as nine, thereby further restricting women's rights.

Civil Society Conflict

In the News

Sep 5, 2024

Charai in The Jerusalem Strategic Tribune: The Hostages

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Crisis Management

Experts