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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.


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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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In the News

Feb 22, 2024

Wechsler joins Bloomberg to discuss US strikes against Houthis

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Conflict Crisis Management

In the News

Feb 22, 2024

Panikoff joins the Modern War Institute Podcast to discuss Iran’s proxy network

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Conflict Iran

In the News

Feb 22, 2024

Sales mentioned in DW on Houthi terrorist designation and aid

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Conflict Crisis Management

In the News

Feb 22, 2024

Kadhim joins Al-Arabi TV to discuss US contributions to war in the Middle East

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Arabic Conflict

In the News

Feb 22, 2024

Bakir in Amwaj: Debate: Will Iranian-Saudi détente fall victim to the Gaza war?

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Conflict Crisis Management

In the News

Feb 22, 2024

Arbit joins Bloomberg to discuss Red Sea escalation

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Conflict Middle East

In the News

Feb 22, 2024

Warrick quoted in The National on US strikes in Yemen

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Middle East The Gulf

In the News

Feb 22, 2024

Fontenrose joins BBC News Hour to discuss re-designation of Houthis as terrorist organization

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Middle East Security & Defense

In the News

Feb 22, 2024

Atlantic Council mentioned in Erie News Now on interview at the Council with Qatari Prime Minister

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Middle East Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Feb 22, 2024

Atlantic Council mentioned in ABC on an interview with Qatari Prime Minister

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Middle East Politics & Diplomacy

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