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📅 May 20 | ⏰ 11:00 a.m. ET Join us for a discussion on Saudi Arabia’s economic diversification efforts under Vision 2030 featuring @jpanikoff, @Dalyahya, Jerry Inzerillo, and moderated by Adel Hamaizia. Register⬇️ bit.ly/437TMUc


📅 May 20 | ⏰ 11:00 a.m. ET Join us for a discussion on Saudi Arabia’s economic diversification efforts under Vision 2030 featuring @jpanikoff, @Dalyahya, Jerry Inzerillo, and moderated by Adel Hamaizia. Register⬇️ bit.ly/3YNumdj


While US and Gulf leaders strengthen relations, US-Egypt ties are strained. “The fact that Trump’s Middle East visit does not include a stop in Egypt also signals a widening rift between Washington and Cairo,” argues Shahira Amin. Read her full take ⬇️…


Trump can cement his Middle East successes by calling Putin’s bluff, argues @FredKempe. Read his full take on the effects of Trump’s trip to the Middle East ⬇️ bit.ly/4klTnoa


“What sets Trump’s visit apart is the greater focus on the hundreds of billions of dollars of new Middle Eastern investments into the United States,” argues @FredKempe. Read his full take on the Trump’s recent visit to the Middle East ⬇️ bit.ly/4dipDGJ


On May 12, 2025, the head of Libya’s Stability Support Apparatus was killed in Tripoli. @MezranK and @med_eye argue that this may lead to a turning point for Libya. Read their full take ⬇️ bit.ly/44HEKau


While @POTUS is making big news by lifting Syrian sanctions during his visit to the Gulf, watch out for these potential business deals. Read Ellen Wald’s full take from @ACGlobalEnergy on the four deals Trump will look to make ⬇️ bit.ly/43iPRUP


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1/8 This is a bigger deal than it might seem. It’s good news for both Syria and the West. Let me explain why. Most large, developed countries print their own currency. Smaller countries like Syria have to rely on larger countries for help. reuters.com/markets/curren…


US negotiators should look to the India-Pakistan crisis to understand why Washington must stop Iran’s nuclear rise, argues Alex Plitsas. Read his full take on lessons learned from the recent India-Pakistan escalation⬇️ atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/new-atla…


In Iran, a “water mafia” exploits unchecked dam-building, water transfers, and the overextraction of groundwater, to the detriment of millions of Iranians. Read Nik Kowsar’s take on how Iran can reverse its status as a “water-bankrupt nation” ⬇️ bit.ly/4j3TfbO


🚨 EXPERTS REACT | Trump just announced the removal of all US Sanctions on Syria. What’s next? Atlantic Council experts @Qidlbi, @DanielBShapiro, @ZaaimiSarah, @TomWarrickAC, Amany Qaddour, @KDonovan_AC, @Celeste_Kmiotek, @OmerOzkizilcik, @Hatahet, and @Diana_Rayes weigh in.…


📅 May 20 | ⏰ 11:00 a.m. ET Join us for a discussion on Saudi Arabia’s economic diversification efforts under Vision 2030 featuring @jpanikoff, @Dalyahya, Jerry Inzerillo, and moderated by Adel Hamaizia. Register⬇️ bit.ly/3YNumdj


“For more than two months now, nothing has entered Gaza. Not a single grain of rice or bag of flour.” In her recent piece, Arwa Damon describes the state of humanitarian aid and rising levels of starvation in Gaza ⬇️ bit.ly/433IPEI


Lebanese President Aoun’s recent UAE visit yielded modest results, with hopes for investment or aid unmet. Jean-Loup Samaan highlights Lebanon's catch-22: it needs Gulf support to curb Hezbollah and boost its economy, but Gulf states want proof Aoun can deliver ⬇️…


“What sets Trump’s visit apart is the greater focus on the hundreds of billions of dollars of new Middle Eastern investments into the United States,” argues @FredKempe. Read his full take on the Trump’s recent visit to the Middle East ⬇️ bit.ly/4dipDGJ


Two new countries have emerged as potential partners joining the Abraham Accords: Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan. Joseph Epstein argues that these Accords have since transcended Arab borders into a forum to incorporate Muslim countries committed to tolerance, peace, and prosperity ⬇️…


Trump can cement his Middle East successes by calling Putin’s bluff, argues @FredKempe. Read his full take on the effects of Trump’s trip to the Middle East ⬇️ bit.ly/4klTnoa


While US and Gulf leaders strengthen relations, US-Egypt ties are strained. “The fact that Trump’s Middle East visit does not include a stop in Egypt also signals a widening rift between Washington and Cairo,” argues Shahira Amin. Read her full take ⬇️…


While @POTUS is making big news by lifting Syrian sanctions during his visit to the Gulf, watch out for these potential business deals. Read Ellen Wald’s full take from @ACGlobalEnergy on the four deals Trump will look to make ⬇️ bit.ly/43iPRUP


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