Explore recent developments in US-Iraq relations, focusing on strategic partnerships and Iraq's role in Middle East stability in our latest podcast.

What are the perceptions of U.S. engagement in Syria? What should the United States change in its policy toward Syria?

How will the new Iraq and U.S. policy be aligned? What does the “new Iraq” look like? Mohammed Shummary gives details.

What changes should be suggested to the post-9/11 U.S. engagement in MENA? Elizabeth Nugent provides thoughts and suggestions.

Explore post-pandemic trends in higher education internationalization, beyond student mobility, in our latest dialogue on global education trends.

The rise of China as an investor, financier and economic partner in MENA deserves closer attention. Learn more about China-MENA relations in our podcast.

How is the Afghan Womens Scholars network supporting women scholars in Afghanistan? Founder Sweeta Akbari explains AWS’ platform.

What role can the international community play in supporting students and scholars inside Afghanistan? M. Abul Ahrar Ramizpoor answers.

Supporting Afghan scholars abroad is a challenge. How can the international community help? Jennifer Brick Murtazashvili explains.

Explore Afghanistan's dire state post-Taliban takeover, from economic collapse to women's suppression, with Timor Sharan and Adam Weinstein.