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Jun 4, 2025

Why Iraq should build bridges with its ‘new’ neighbor, Syria

By Shermine Serbest

Iraq’s position on the Syria transition is split between two camps: the official government, and that of the powerful non-state actors.

Iraq Middle East

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Jun 4, 2025

What Lebanon’s municipal election results mean for Hezbollah

By David Daoud

Municipal election results did not demonstrate the militant group’s dominance over Lebanon’s Shiites, but Hezbollah nevertheless retains popularity.

Elections Lebanon

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Jun 3, 2025

India-Gulf relations are muted—but mobilizing

By Jonathan Fulton

The depth of Indian-Gulf relations creates a strong foundation for increased India-Middle East integration over the coming decades.

India Middle East
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Jun 18, 2024

Aboudouh joins China-Global South Project to discuss China’s diplomatic surge in the Persian Gulf

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Jun 18, 2024

Özkizilcik quoted in Media Line on Turkey’s ambitions for European jets after US F-16 fighter jet deal

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Jun 17, 2024

Tran, Matthews, and CBDC Tracker cited by YouTube video on Saudi Arabia mBridge membership

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Jun 17, 2024

Unpacking Influence: China’s Impact on US Strategy in the Middle East

By Atlantic Council

Dana Stroul joins us to unpack China's impact on US strategy in the Middle East and North Africa, and delve into the strategic significance of 5G technology and cloud computing.

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Jun 16, 2024

Charai in the National Interest: Assessing the G-7 Summit

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Jun 16, 2024

Nia joins Afghanistan International to discuss human rights

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Jun 15, 2024

Nia quoted in New York Times on Swedish-Iranian prisoner swap

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Jun 15, 2024

Nia quoted in Globe Echo on Swedish-Iranian prisoner swap

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Jun 15, 2024

Klamberg joins BBC Persia on Swedish-Iranian prisoner exchange

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Jun 14, 2024

Razing the dead: Contextualizing IDF cemetery desecration in Gaza

By Charles Johnson

When the IDF razes Gazan cemeteries, it also razes Palestinian heritage, culture, and claims to the land.

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