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Jun 17, 2025

Why Hezbollah is unlikely to engage in the Israel-Iran war—for now

By David Daoud

As wave after wave of Israeli jets continue to strike Iran, Tehran’s proxy on Israel’s northern border remains quiet.

Iran Israel

MENASource

Jun 16, 2025

Twenty questions (and expert answers) on the Israel-Iran war

By Atlantic Council experts

The escalation between Israel and Iran has raised many important questions about a region already facing crises on multiple fronts.

Conflict Iran

MENASource

Jun 13, 2025

China’s basing quest in the Gulf: Pipe dream or strategic reality?

By Leonardo Jacopo Maria Mazzucco

While the Gulf remains central to China’s long-term maritime aspirations, its near-term military footprint is likely to stay limited.

China Maritime Security
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Jun 12, 2024

Gantz’s exit has further empowered Israel’s far right. Here’s what to expect now.

By Carmiel Arbit

With the centrist Gantz’s departure, Netanyahu and his extreme right coalition government are left to manage Israel’s crises on their own.

Conflict Crisis Management

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Jun 12, 2024

Intentionally vague: How Saudi Arabia and Egypt abuse legal systems to suppress online speech

By Dina Sadek, Layla Mashkoor, Iain Robertson, Andy Carvin

Egypt and Saudi Arabia are weaponizing vaguely written domestic media, cybercrime, and counterterrorism laws to target and suppress dissent, opposition, and vulnerable groups.

Digital Policy Disinformation

In the News

Jun 11, 2024

Samaan quoted in The Africa Report on Emirati interests in Africa

By Atlantic Council

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Jun 11, 2024

Samaan quoted in Military Times on US strikes on Houthis

By Atlantic Council

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Jun 11, 2024

Lipner quoted in The New York Times on US-Israeli relations

By Atlantic Council

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Jun 11, 2024

Arbit joins Balance of Power to discuss on Gaza ceasefire deal

By Atlantic Council

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Jun 11, 2024

Panikoff quoted in ORF.at on American pressure for Gaza ceasefire

By Atlantic Council

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Jun 11, 2024

Panikoff quoted in Stuttgarter Nachrichten on Israeli operation in Rafah

By Atlantic Council

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Jun 11, 2024

Panikoff quoted in Faz.Net on US pressure for a Gaza ceasefire

By Atlantic Council

Conflict German

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Jun 11, 2024

Panikoff quoted in AP on US ceasefire push for Gaza

By Atlantic Council

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