The Israeli intelligence community uncovered a coordinated attack against northern and central #Israel by #Hezbollah on August 25, and has preemptively deterred the attack. “The Israeli intelligence community hit a grand slam by obtaining such exquisite intelligence that it was highly predictive in nature—and not only that, it also likely staved off a wider war. As such, the Israeli intelligence community deserves extraordinary credit for this intelligence coup. According to media reports, the Israelis collected information that not only indicated that Hezbollah was about to launch a significant attack against northern and central Israel, but also the precise time—5:15 a.m. local time on August 25—when the launches would occur and the specific units that would conduct the attacks,” explains Marc Polymeropoulos. Read his take below ⬇️
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Following the July 31 attack that allegedly killed #Hamas’s political chief, Ismail Haniyeh, on Iranian soil, #Tehran vowed to retaliate against #Israel. “Any move by Iran or its allied militias has the potential to backfire. For starters, public opinion in these Sunni-majority countries—including in all Arab countries except Iraq, Bahrain, and perhaps Lebanon—isn’t necessarily favorable toward the Shia-majority Iran. But there are other factors at play,” explains Arash Azizi. Read his take analyzing how different #MENA countries would react to a potential Iranian retaliation
Which side will Arabs take in an Iran-Israel war?
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Man tortured to death, Khamenei talks negotiations—and more
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Three of our inspiring 2023-2024 WIn fellows, Jumana Al Darwish, Hiba AlMasoud, and Perihan Abouzeid were featured by the UAE Embassy - Washington, DC for this year's Emirati Women’s Day. Check out what they had to say about the #WInFellowship below ⬇️
Following Emirati Women’s Day, we are excited to continue championing women by spotlighting three trailblazers who call the UAE home from the UAE Cohort of the Atlantic Council Middle East Initiatives WIn Fellowship. Jumana Al Darwish, founder of The Happy Box, encourages us to "run with your ideas," highlighting the immense potential and opportunities in the UAE. Hiba AlMasoud, co-founder of Sauce Capital, reminds us of the power of sharing our stories, as you never know who you might inspire. Lastly, Perihan Abouzeid 🤱🏻, founder and CEO of PeriCare, champions taking the first step in fulfilling your dreams, with her innovative focus on supporting mothers. Watch the video to learn more about their journeys and the impact they're making.
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Sincere thanks to Dominic Bowen for having me on The International Risk Podcast to discuss Iran and its place in the region. (Note: this was recorded before Haniyeh was killed.) Atlantic Council Atlantic Council Middle East Initiatives
In the latest episode of The International Risk Podcast with Dominic Bowen and Jonathan Panikoff, Director of the Scowcroft Middle East Security Initiative at the Atlantic Council provides an insightful analysis of the complex geopolitical dynamics surrounding #Iran. As tensions and international risks in the region continue to influence global security, Panikoff's expert perspective is crucial for understanding the strategic implications for both regional and international stakeholders. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead in this critical area of global #risk. Listen below or wherever you get your podcasts
Episode 166: Iran and the Atlantic Council with Jonathan Panikoff
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MEI Senior Research Fellow Jean-Loup Samaan discusses Hezbollah's latest strike on Israel with CNA, analysing whether this could mark a major escalation. 📽 Watch the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/gjXQE5UK
Was Hezbollah’s strike on Israel the first chapter of another wave of attacks?: Analyst
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"We should be democratic. We should have elections every four years. We should respect the results of the elections. We should have a parliament that safeguards the rights of all the people. If we want to fix things, if we want to put the Israeli-Palestinian conflict back onto the diplomatic track, we should do some homework. We should take the first steps. We should initiate a process to bring back the Israelis, to open doors and start listening to us, and we need to gain their trust." - you have to watch (or read) this interview with Samer Sinjilawy, a shadow FATAH leader, who prefers to focus on the tomorrow, instead of yesterday.
Latest in The Jerusalem Strategic Tribune: What does the next generation of Palestinian leadership think of the war and possibilities of peace with Israel? Ksenia Svetlova interviews Samer Sinijlawi, an internal Fatah opponent of Mahmoud Abbas. https://lnkd.in/dg3trsUd
Interview with Shadow Fatah Leader Samer Sinijlawi
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Honored to host National Resistance Front of Afghanistan Head of Foreign Relations, Ali Maisam Nazary, this morning at the Atlantic Council Extremely concerned to hear about the expansion of terrorist training camps & presence of Al Qaida and Islamic State among 21 terrorist groups operating in the country.
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Two podcast drops in a matter of days…. Grateful to John Amble and the Modern War Institute at West Point for having me back on the MWI podcast to talk about the latest on Iran, Israel, Hezbollah, and the region. https://lnkd.in/ew2nhSBe Atlantic Council Atlantic Council Middle East Initiatives
MWI Podcast: Israeli-Iranian Rivalry and the Middle Eastern Security Landscape - Modern War Institute
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