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Jun 10, 2025

Why DDR programs are the missing link to Syrian stability

By Muhsen al-Mustafa

With the end of Western sanctions, Syria faces a rare opportunity to address the imbalances of the post-conflict period.

Middle East Peacekeeping and Peacebuilding

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Jun 9, 2025

Armenia’s ‘crossroads’ offers the US and Israel a rare opportunity

By Sheila Paylan

Clinching peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan offers the US and Israel a rare chance to tilt the balance of power in the South Caucuses.

Europe & Eurasia Israel

MENASource

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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May 30, 2024

Panikoff joins Channel News Asia to discuss ICC prosecutor’s arrest bid

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May 30, 2024

Panikoff quoted in CNN on the new Iranian foreign minister

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May 30, 2024

Panikoff joins Bloomberg TV to discuss presidential succession in Iran

By Atlantic Council

Iran Middle East

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May 30, 2024

Panikoff joins NBC News to discuss Iranian President Raisi’s death

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Iran Middle East

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May 30, 2024

Samaan in RealClear World: The Erosion of U.S. Leadership in the Red Sea

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Middle East

MENASource

May 30, 2024

A war is raging between Algeria and Morocco. It is being fought in the heritage arena.

By Sarah Zaaimi

As political tensions between Algiers and Rabat have continued to mount since 2020, another front is being fought with no possible détente in sight.

Africa Conflict

In the News

May 30, 2024

Donovan and Nikoladze cited by the Wall Street Journal on oil trade between China, Russia, and Iran

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China Economic Sanctions

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May 30, 2024

Rich Outzen joined i24 News (Israel) for an interview on attacks from Iraq against northern Israel
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Podcast

May 29, 2024

What makes Colombian mercenaries so interesting?

By Alia Brahimi

Coming up this Thursday, in Season 2, Episode 2 of the Guns for Hire podcast, host Alia Brahimi is joined by Dr. Andrés Macías, a Bogota-based expert on Colombian mercenaries. They begin by looking at the explosive case of 26 Colombians arrested for their part in the 2021 assassination of the Haitian president, as well […]

Colombia Conflict

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May 29, 2024

Rich Outzen joined WION News (India) for an interview on Rafah operations
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Robert Fardi

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