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Counterterrorism Study Group

The Counterterrorism Study Group is a forum for former counterterrorism officials to review the latest threats, to understand emerging trends and future predictions, and to explore creative new proposals for improving the effectiveness of current policies and operations.


Podcast series

Listen to the latest episode of the China-MENA podcast, featuring conversations with academics, government leaders, and the policy community on China’s role in the Middle East.


Gulf Security Task Force

The Gulf Security Task Force is revisiting the question of how to best protect US interests in this sensitive, always relevant region. Our goal is to provide US decision-makers with an updated, fact-based strategy for protecting US interests in the air and maritime domain from the Persian Gulf to the Red Sea, and ensuring Gulf partners’ ability to assume this responsibility, with the assistance and leadership of the United States.

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New Atlanticist

Jan 11, 2024

Experts react: What to know about US and UK strikes on the Houthis in Yemen

By Atlantic Council experts

Atlantic Council experts share their insights about the strikes and about what to expect next—including how Iran might respond.

Conflict Crisis Management

Fast Thinking

Jan 11, 2024

Will US-UK strikes against the Houthis halt their Red Sea aggression?

By Atlantic Council

Our experts break down the US-UK strikes in Yemen and the prospects for a wider regional war.

Conflict Iran

In the News

Jan 11, 2024

Charai in Jerusalem Strategic Tribune: The World in 2024 – Elections and the Demand for American Leadership

By Atlantic Council

Democratic Transitions Economy & Business

TURKEYSource

Jan 9, 2024

Can Turkey help resolve the Israel-Hamas war?

By Matthew Bryza

Turkey once offered to secure a role in de-escalating the conflict and in serving as a guarantor of a future ceasefire. Months later, can Turkey still play that role?

Conflict Crisis Management

In the News

Jan 8, 2024

Tran quoted in TIME on Red Sea shipping disruptions

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Economy & Business International Markets

MENASource

Jan 3, 2024

Gulf states are vying for sports fans’ hearts and minds—one sovereign wealth fund at a time

By Joze Pelayo

In 2023, the annual tennis tournament colloquially called the Washington Open was renamed the Mubadala Citi DC Open thanks to a sponsorship from Abu Dhabi-based Mubadala Investment Company—an unknown name to most Washington sports fans, but one they may see again. The Gulf Arab states have been turning their efforts and attention to Beltway sports amid […]

Economy & Business Inclusive Growth

In the News

Dec 20, 2023

Tran cited by Investopedia on Red Sea attacks disrupting global trade

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International Markets Oil and Gas

In the News

Dec 19, 2023

Tran cited by The Guardian on Red Sea attacks disrupting global trade

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International Markets Oil and Gas

In the News

Dec 19, 2023

Tran interviewed by the BBC on Red Sea attacks disrupting global trade

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International Markets Oil and Gas

In the News

Dec 19, 2023

Tran cited by Semafor on Red Sea attacks disrupting global trade

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International Markets Oil and Gas

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