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MENASource

Jul 14, 2022

Time heals all wounds. But will that work with Saudi Arabia and Turkey?

By Pınar Dost, Jonathan Panikoff

Does time make one forget resentments or do national interests triumph over friendships and enmities? The latter seems true for Turkey's president and Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince.

Europe & Eurasia Middle East

MENASource

Jul 13, 2022

US interests and capacity for Middle East stability exist, but President Biden must convey will 

By R. Clarke Cooper

The US has the tools to be fully engaged in the region and, during his trip, the US president needs to strongly declare it to the entire region.

Iran Israel

MENASource

Jul 13, 2022

Biden’s Middle East trip is sending Iran an escalatory message. Here’s why.

By Shahira Amin

The flurry of diplomatic activity in the region ahead of Biden’s Middle East trip, is part of efforts by the GCC and Arab leaders to coordinate stances and forge a unified force against Iran.

Iran Israel

New Atlanticist

Jul 12, 2022

How to rescue and rebuild the US-Saudi relationship

By Jonathan Panikoff

The United States cannot ensure its economic and national security as successfully without Saudi Arabia as a key ally.

Geopolitics & Energy Security Politics & Diplomacy

SouthAsiaSource

Jul 1, 2022

Pakistan can resolve Saudi Arabia’s growing security concerns

By Uzair Younus

Recurring economic crises in Pakistan has led leaders to seek Saudi money, primarily because both the Saudis and Pakistanis know that Islamabad’s value proposition has been declining. But this need not be the case—Pakistan is the only country in the world that can solve the House of Saud’s growing security concerns in an increasingly hostile regional environment.

Middle East Pakistan

In the News

Jun 28, 2022

Fontenrose quoted in Middle East Eye on the Biden administration’s move to reestablish relations with Saudi Arabia

By Atlantic Council

Politics & Diplomacy Saudi Arabia

In the News

Jun 28, 2022

Fontenrose quoted in Middle East Eye on the potentials of Biden’s trip to Saudi Arabia

By Atlantic Council

Middle East Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Jun 24, 2022

Pınar Dost joins CNBC to discuss Turkey-Saudi normalization

Economy & Business Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Jun 24, 2022

Lipsky cited in USA Today on the legal and economic difficulties of liquidating frozen assets ahead of upcoming G7 summit

Read the full article here.

Economic Sanctions Economy & Business

In the News

Jun 22, 2022

Shapiro interviewed in Al-Monitor podcast on steps toward Israel-Saudi Arabia normalization

By Atlantic Council

Israel Politics & Diplomacy

Experts