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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.


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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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In the News

Mar 10, 2021

Ahmad quoted in Emirates News Agency on Afghanistan’s desire be bridge between South, Central Asia, Gulf with UAE’s digitalisation support

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan
Central Asia

MENASource

Mar 9, 2021

US, Israel, and GCC perspectives on China-MENA relations

By Jonathan Fulton, Eyal Propper, and Ahmed Fahmy

The Abraham Accords signed between the UAE and Bahrain and Israel consolidates the US-led regional alliance. However, they also underscore prospects for closer China-Gulf-Israel cooperation in the economic, trade, and technological spheres.

China
Israel

In the News

Mar 7, 2021

Fontenrose quoted in New York Post on the Khashoggi report

Intelligence
Middle East

In the News

Mar 7, 2021

Fontenrose quoted in Saudi Gazette on the Khashoggi report

Intelligence
Middle East

In the News

Mar 7, 2021

Fontenrose quoted in Asharq Al-Awsat on the Khashoggi report

Intelligence
Middle East

In the News

Mar 5, 2021

Fontenrose joins BBC to discuss the future of US-Saudi relations

Middle East
Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Mar 1, 2021

Fontenrose quoted in Vox on Biden’s handling of Saudi Arabia and Iran

Iran
Middle East

In the News

Mar 1, 2021

Fontenrose quoted in Guardian on US actions after the release of Khashoggi report

Economic Sanctions
Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Feb 28, 2021

Khoury quoted in Al Jazeera on the fight for Marib in Yemen

Conflict
Politics & Diplomacy

New Atlanticist

Feb 26, 2021

After the Khashoggi report: How the US can respond and avoid blowback

By Kirsten Fontenrose

There is a wide array of options available to the United States as a response to the Khashoggi report. But some carry more potential for blowback than others. When assessing the range of options, the Biden administration should choose those that mitigate the negative impact on long-term US interests.

Middle East
Saudi Arabia

Experts