“Has Israel destroyed its negotiating partnership for all practical purposes with Doha,” asks Wolf Blitzer. “Qatar often doesn't want that role, but they've taken it on. We asked them to take it on. So did Israel,” explains N7 Initiative’s Brett McGurk on The Situation Room. “I

Jordan & Egypt’s QIZs created hundreds of thousands of jobs. Imagine what a multi-country, sector-specific QIZ 2.0 could do across the Abraham Accords network. Read more from Ambassador Amir Hayek & sam sutton ⬇️ n7initiative.org/research/revit…

Amir Hayek Ambassador Amir Hayek served as Israel’s first ambassador to the United Arab Emirates from 2021 to 2024, playing a key role in strengthening diplomatic and economic ties. Currently a nonresident senior fellow at the Atlantic Council’s N7 Initiative, he has also held leadership

.Ambassador Amir Hayek: The India-Middle East–Europe Economic Corridor is a major integration initiative, creating a network of shipping routes and railways as well as digital and energy infrastructure. This project can help the economy in the region as well as outside. #TWIPolicyForum

.Ambassador Amir Hayek: Regional alliances are critical for security. It would be very hard to rebuild #AbrahamAccords. It is important to do what's necessary to protect the agreements. The U.S. can be helpful in not letting this achievement vanish. #TWIPolicyForum

QIZs just got more relevant. With the Trump admin’s expanded use of tariffs shaking global trade, QIZs offer tariff-free stability for US partners in Jordan, Egypt & beyond. More on the future of QIZs from Ambassador Amir Hayek & sam sutton ⬇️ n7initiative.org/research/revit…

Today marks the 2nd anniversary of the signing of the Comprehensive Security Integration and Prosperity Agreement (#CSIPA). From its foundation by the US & Bahrain to the accession of the UK, C-SIPA has strengthened trust, security, & prosperity through multilateral cooperation.

Honoured to speak at the #HiliForum in Abu Dhabi on Critical Minerals & Corridor Diplomacy. Shared views on making #IMEC viable & operational to strengthen global supply chains. Privileged to join Amb Francesco Maria Talò, Nicholas Shafer (نيكولاس شايفر) , Fatima & Ahmed Elsafty. TheECSSR Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy

Five years since their signing, the Abraham Accords remain a landmark of Middle East diplomacy. Dan Shapiro Ambassador Amir Hayek Loay Alshareef لؤي الشريف Ahmed Alkhuzaie Sarah Zaaimi assess progress, pitfalls, and the path forward ⬇️ n7initiative.org/research/the-a…

“Five years after the Abraham Accords, the promise of these agreements to help shape a far more peaceful, prosperous, and integrated Middle East remains." More from Dan Shapiro ⬇️ n7initiative.org/research/the-a…

“We must do everything to continue, develop, and preserve the Abraham Accords for the benefit of future generations.” Ambassador Amir Hayek on the fifth anniversary of the Accords ⬇️ n7initiative.org/research/the-a…

“Five years on, the Abraham Accords remain the best hope we have for Sadat’s dream—a peace that is lived, not just signed. And that dream is worth defending, nurturing, and expanding, no matter the cost.” Loay Alshareef لؤي الشريف reflects on the Abraham Accords ⬇️ n7initiative.org/research/the-a…

"By building on frameworks like C-SIPA and expanding regional cooperation, Bahrain can reinforce its role as a bridge between Gulf pragmatism and Mediterranean integration." More from Ahmed Alkhuzaie ⬇️ n7initiative.org/research/the-a…

Israel and Morocco "have never been closer at the military, intelligence, and economic levels despite the growing popular anti-normalization sentiment in Rabat amid the ongoing Gaza war." Sarah Zaaimi assesses the Israel-Morocco relationship ⬇️ n7initiative.org/research/the-a…

"I hope that no one will let this achievement [the Abraham Accords] vanish," said Ambassador Amir Hayek. 📺Watch the full webcast: washingtoninstitute.org/policy-analysi…

The N7 Initiative wishes its Jewish friends and partners a happy new year!

Israel stands to gain from TRIPP—a new US-backed transport corridor linking Azerbaijan to its exclave through Armenia. TRIPP bypasses Iran, potentially de-risking Israel-Azerbaijan trade and thawing Israel-Armenia ties. Read more from Sheila Paylan ⬇️ n7initiative.org/research/how-a…

🗓️ Friday, October 3 | ⏰ 2:00 p.m. (ET) Join us for a #Spaces conversation taking stock of President Donald J. Trump’s 20 point Gaza Peace Plan featuring Tom Warrick and Robert Silverman, moderated by Gershom Sacks. Set a reminder for the space: ⬇️ x.com/i/spaces/1kvJp…