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In the News

Feb 25, 2025

Samaan quoted in L’Orient-Le Jour on Israel now targeting the Houthis

By Atlantic Council

Conflict French

In the News

Feb 25, 2025

Citrinowicz quoted in AP News on Israel’s challenges with deterring attacks from Houthi rebels

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Israel

In the News

Feb 25, 2025

Bakir joins Al Jazeera to discuss Turkey’s initiative and its potential of bringing together the UAE and Sudan

By Atlantic Council

Arabic Economy & Business

In the News

Feb 25, 2025

Fulton in Arabian Gulf Business Insight: Gulf-China relations are strictly business

By Atlantic Council

China Economy & Business

In the News

Feb 25, 2025

Samaan in Institut Montaigne: AI: United Arab Emirates, key partner of France or risk for its digital sovereignty?

By Atlantic Council

Digital Policy Economy & Business

In the News

Feb 25, 2025

WIn Fellowship mentioned in Arab News on its event discussing AI’s role in driving economic growth in Saudi Arabia

By Atlantic Council

Artificial Intelligence Economy & Business

In the News

Feb 25, 2025

Pavia quoted in Il Sole 24 Ore on how MBS can prove his negotiating strength

By Atlantic Council

Crisis Management Economy & Business

In the News

Feb 25, 2025

Citrinowicz joins Yemen News to discuss Sana’a forces’ effect on the conflict with Israel

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Israel

MENASource

Feb 21, 2025

How Trump can deliver on disrupting Red Sea weapons smuggling by the Houthis

By Eleonora Ardemagni

As the Trump administration’s Yemen policy takes shape, it is clear that choking off the Houthis’ weapons routes is a central part of the president’s strategy, and US partners in Yemen are eager to play an active role.

Crisis Management Defense Policy

TURKEYSource

Feb 20, 2025

Syria’s rebuilding is bringing US partners Turkey and Saudi Arabia closer together

By Pınar Dost

Relations between Turkey and Saudi Arabia are deepening, opening up new possibilities and implications for the region.

Defense Industry Middle East

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