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Dec 9, 2025

Is India losing clout in the Gulf?

By Jean-Loup Samaan

Until recently, Indian officials were careful not to pressure their Gulf partners on policies that ran counter to Delhi’s interests.

India
Middle East

MENASource

Dec 9, 2025

Western policy must include Iran’s neglected peripheries

By Rob Macaire

Now is the time for Western and regional policymakers to form a clear-eyed view of how they should engage with Iran’s minorities.

Iran
Middle East

MENASource

Dec 8, 2025

States shouldn’t waste the chance to establish a Syria Victims Fund

By Kate Springs, Celeste Kmiotek

A centralized fund would better support victims of international law violations in Syria, who face unique challenges.

Democratic Transitions
International Norms
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Aug 20, 2024

Mezran quoted in Al-Monitor on failed central bank coup in Libya

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Aug 19, 2024

Badi quoted in DW on conflict in Libya

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Aug 19, 2024

Fulton quoted in ChinaFile on China’s moves in the Middle East

By Atlantic Council

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Aug 16, 2024

Syrian elections ended. What have we learned from the results?

By Vladimir Pran and Maroun Sfeir

The new parliament might be rejuvenated with significant turnover, but will likely remain in the service of the top Baath leadership.

Conflict
Elections

In the News

Aug 16, 2024

Donovan and Nikoladze cited by the National Interest on an alternative market of sanctioned oil in China, Iran, and Russia

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Aug 15, 2024

Svetlova external publication in Haaretz on Ukraine’s Advance Into Russia

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Aug 15, 2024

Bakir external publication in Amwaj Media on Turkey boosting military footprint in Qatar

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Aug 15, 2024

Badi quoted in Türkiye Today on Libya on brink of civil war

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Aug 15, 2024

Panikoff joins Bloomberg to discuss Atlantic Council’s ceasefire talks in Qatar

By Atlantic Council

Conflict
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MENASource

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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