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Afkār is a publication of the Middle East Council on Global Affairs, providing short-form analyses, insights, and perspectives on regional issues and developments from the Council's experts and outside contributors. Afkār is published in English and Arabic, and is edited by Omar H. Rahman.
Contact us at afkar@mecouncil.org.

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Ibrahim Al-Sheikh

Academic & Researcher, Bahrain

Mohammed Al-Hashemi

Energy Expert, Qatar

CJ (Caleb) Pine

Political Advisor at the United States Mission to the United Nations from 2022-2025

Jassim Mohammed Al-Kuwari

Security Analyst

Abdulla Banndar Al-Etaibi

Assistant Professor, Qatar University

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Israel’s Strike on North Field–South Pars: Energy War and Global Risk
Israel’s strike on shared Iran–Qatar gas infrastructure marks a significant escalation in the conflict, with implications for regional stability, global energy markets, and the Gulf’s environmental security.
Mohammed Al-Hashemi
The Gulf’s Diplomatic Counterstrike at the UNSC 
How GCC unity and global partnerships produced an historic UN resolution condemning Iran’s attacks and defending regional security. 
CJ (Caleb) Pine

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