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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.
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CJ (Caleb) Pine

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

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CJ (Caleb) Pine served as a Political Advisor at the United States Mission to the United Nations from 2022-2025, focusing on conflict and stabilization operations and counter-terrorism. The views expressed above are those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of the U.S. government.

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Articles

Iran War Marks the Struggle for America’s Story at 250 Years
Trump's and Mamdani's July 4 speeches on America's 250th anniversary reflected competing visions of the country's identity and global role amid the fallout from Washington's war with Iran.
CJ (Caleb) Pine
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
The UNSC’s Arms Embargo on Darfur Needs Robust Monitoring
The UN Security Council’s renewal of its Darfur arms embargo underlines the need to end the external support fueling Sudan’s war. Now is the time for implementation.
CJ (Caleb) Pine

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