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Tanner Manley

Research Assistant

Bio

Tanner J. Manley is a research assistant for the Middle East Council on Global Affairs’ Conflict and Transitions program. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service from Georgetown University in Qatar. He received honors with distinction for his thesis on 20th-century U.S. activism. His research interests include labor policy, migration, and conflict mediation in the MENA region.

 

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Articles

Beyond BRICS Summit, UAE and Brazil Deepen Ties
The two BRICS members are increasing their defense cooperation amid shifts away from traditional security partners.
Tanner Manley, Francesco Schiavi
Ethiopia-Somalia Dispute: What Is at Stake for MENA? – Council Views
As tensions rise in the Horn of Africa, how are MENA actors involved and what is the potential fallout for both regions?
Afyare A. Elmi, Redie Bereketeab, Adel Abdel Ghafar, Ahmed Morsy, Galip Dalay, Faozi Al-Goidi, Tanner Manley, Tsedenya Girmay
Qatar’s Next Diplomatic Step in Latin America?
As Doha extends its diplomatic mediation beyond its own region, mediating Venezuela and Guyana’s longstanding border dispute could provide a potential next diplomatic step for the Gulf state.
Tanner Manley
How Acting as Mediator Expands Qatar’s Geopolitical Reach
After brokering an historic prisoner exchange between long-time enemies, Qatar has a chance to continue expanding its geopolitical reach through its role as a mediator of conflict.
Ranj Alaaldin, Tanner Manley
Mediating Multipolarity: Qatar's Role in U.S.-Venezuela Negotiations
While Qatar has developed its own relationships in Latin America, it also stands to benefit as a trusted go-between in diplomatic rivalries.
Tanner Manley, Leily Rossi
Saudi-Iran Rapprochement Unlikely to Bring Lasting Peace to Yemen
Warming relations between Saudi Arabia and Iran and this week's Saudi-Houthi talks have raised hopes about an end to the war in Yemen, but significant hurdles to long-term peace remain.
Tanner Manley, Faozi Al-Goidi
What Can the Next World Cup Hosts Learn from Qatar 2022?
FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 set new ground for what it means to have an inclusive and safe tournament. How can these policies be implemented in future World Cups?
Noha Aboueldahab, Tanner Manley

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