Programs

Middle East Programs

Working with our allies and partners in Europe and the wider Middle East to protect US interests, build peace and security, and unlock the human potential of the region.

Libya

Content

In the News

Apr 27, 2022

Mezran and Melcangi in the Italian Journal of International Affairs: “Truly a Proxy War? Militias, Institutions, and External Actors in Libya between Limited Statehood and Rentier State”

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Corruption

In the News

Apr 27, 2022

Badi quoted in the Financial Times on Russia’s removal of Syrian and Wagner Group troops from Libya

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Defense Industry

In the News

Apr 25, 2022

Farrand quoted in Qantara on Algerian pushback against French language

By Atlantic Council

France Human Rights

In the News

Apr 20, 2022

Farrand quoted in Sued Deutsche on changing views on French language in Algeria

By Atlantic Council

France German

In the News

Apr 14, 2022

Pavia in TRT World: Tunisia’s economic woes hang over Saied’s quest to consolidate power

By Atlantic Council

Corruption Democratic Transitions

In the News

Apr 7, 2022

Melcangi quoted in the Italian Institute for International Political Studies on the rapidly deteriorating condition of Tunisia’s democracy

By Atlantic Council

Corruption Democratic Transitions

In the News

Apr 3, 2022

Mezran quoted in Formiche on the role of Operation Irini in Libya peace efforts amidst political instability

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Crisis Management

In the News

Mar 31, 2022

Farrand joins Undispatch to discuss recent civilian unrest in Algeria and Algeria’s political future

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Economy & Business

MENASource

Mar 29, 2022

Europe needs a new energy option that isn’t Russia. It should turn to North Africa.

By Amin Mohseni-Cheraghlou

North Africa has the potential to play an even more substantial role in Europe’s energy mix, especially because of its massive solar resources.

Middle East North Africa

Testimony

Mar 21, 2022

Qaddour testifies to the MENA and Global Counterterrorism subcommittee on the humanitarian impact of the Syrian conflict

On March 16, 2022, Jomana Qaddour, Resident Senior Fellow with the Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs leading the Syria portfolio, testified to the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Middle East, North Africa and Global Counterterrorism on the humanitarian impact of the ongoing conflict in Syria 11 years later.

Middle East North Africa

Experts