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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.

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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Aug 15, 2024

Red lines and reconciliation: Turkey and Syria’s diplomatic gamble

By Sinan Hatahet, Ömer Özkizilcik

The ongoing situation in Syria presents risks for Turkish security, prompting a search for viable solutions to its multifaceted challenges.

Conflict Europe & Eurasia

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Aug 15, 2024

Russian-Iranian military cooperation: How much can they depend on each other?

By Mark N. Katz

While the expansion of Russian-Iranian military cooperation might have already been in the works, these setbacks that Moscow and Tehran have experienced at the hands of US-backed Ukraine and Israel may only serve to increase it.

Conflict Europe & Eurasia

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Aug 14, 2024

Dagres quoted in Iran International on Iran’s delayed retaliation against Israel becoming subject of dark humor

By Atlantic Council

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Aug 14, 2024

Bakir quoted in Al-Arabiya on Gaza ceasefire efforts

By Atlantic Council

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Aug 14, 2024

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By Atlantic Council

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Aug 13, 2024

Citrinowicz quoted in Mosaic Magazine on Iran’s Strategy in the Western Hemisphere

By Atlantic Council

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Aug 13, 2024

Katz quoted in Al Jazeera on Russia’s ‘soft power’ moves on Israel-Palestine

By Atlantic Council

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Aug 13, 2024

Wechsler joins Scripps News to discuss potential Iran retaliation against Israel

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Israel

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Aug 13, 2024

Wechsler joins Scripps News to discuss potential Iran retaliation against Israel

By Atlantic Council

Iran Israel

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Aug 12, 2024

Bakir quoted in New Arab on Turkey-Abu Dhabi joint venture talks for Izmir Port continuing

By Atlantic Council

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