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Jul 12, 2025

Netanyahu’s trip to Washington ends with conflicting signals

By Daniel B. Shapiro

The moment of truth may yet come when Trump’s leverage on Netanyahu, which is considerable, may not be expressed only in private settings.

Iran Israel

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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

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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.

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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.

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Sep 5, 2024

Charai in The Jerusalem Strategic Tribune: The Hostages

By Atlantic Council

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Sep 5, 2024

China’s Middle East policy shift from “hedging” to “wedging”

By Jonathan Fulton, Michael Schuman

Beijing's diplomacy on the Gaza crisis has been unusually active, and gradually, the intentions behind China's intervention have become clear. Beijing's response demonstrates a changing approach to the region, one intended to leverage Beijing's influence to upset American policy and promote its own vision for the international order.

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Sep 4, 2024

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Sep 4, 2024

In France, it is no longer taboo to prosecute sitting heads of state like Bashar al-Assad

By Jeanne Sulzer and Clémence Witt

The June 26 decision is the first court decision to suggest that there is no such thing as absolute immunity for a sitting head of state.

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Sep 3, 2024

Rich Outzen joins WION News to talk about Israel’s strategic dilemma in Gaza and Lebanon
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Sep 1, 2024

Damon joins CNN to discuss humanitarian aid in Gaza

By Atlantic Council

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Sep 1, 2024

Lipner joins DW News to discuss Gaza ceasefire talks

By Atlantic Council

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MENASource

Aug 30, 2024

Algeria has never seen a smooth transfer of power. It won’t in this election, either. 

By Andrew G. Farrand

A weak slate of alternative candidates and the near certainty of Abdelmadjid Tebboune’s victory will do little to inspire participation.

Civil Society Democratic Transitions

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Aug 29, 2024

Which side will Arabs take in an Iran-Israel war?

By Arash Azizi

Despite building a Resistance Axis, Iran will not enter with a good hand in any conflict that pulls in its Arab neighbors.

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