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.
Israel's September attack on Qatar, the host of mediation talks over a ceasefire in Gaza and the exchange of captives, brought home the vulnerability of mediators as they carry on an increasingly vital task in international diplomacy.