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Mario Abou Zeid
Research Analyst, Middle East Center
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Mario Abou Zeid is no longer with the Carnegie Endowment.

Mario Abou Zeid was a research analyst at the Carnegie Middle East Center, where his work focuses on political developments in Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, and Iran. 

A political scientist, Abou Zeid has focused his research on security, governance, terrorism, Islamist movements, Lebanese politics, and the Syrian conflict. In 2011, Abou Zeid co-authored the Lebanese General Electoral Guide for the Lebanese Association for Democratic Elections. Abou Zeid was formerly assistant editor of Carnegie’s Middle East journal, Sada.

A frequent media commentator, Abou Zeid has been interviewed by outlets including BBC Arabic, Associated Press, Reuters, Radio France Internationale, ARTE, AFP, the Daily Star, An-Nahar, NOW News, and CCTV. He has been published in Al Jazeera English, the International Relations and Security Network (ISN), and the National Interest. 


areas of expertise
Political ReformEgyptGulfLevantMaghrebCivil SocietyReligionForeign PolicyIranPolitical ReformNuclear PolicyMiddle EastIranNorth AfricaEgyptLibyaIraqLebanonSyriaPolitical ReformDemocracyDemocracyClimate ChangeClimate ChangeSecuritySecurityMilitaryForeign Policy
languages
Arabic, English, French

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19 Results
In the Media
IS Militants Advancing Towards Iraqi Capital

With more than half of Syria under the control of the self-proclaimed Islamic State, there are concerns the militants are edging towards Baghdad.

· May 22, 2015
Australia Broadcasting Corporation
In the Media
ISIL's Tactics in Iraq

Recent major territorial gains by the self-proclaimed Islamic State are making many players very nervous.

· May 20, 2015
Al Jazeera inside story
In the Media
Assad's Last Battle

Qalamoun is strategically important for both the Assad regime and Syrian opposition groups.

· May 11, 2015
Al Jazeera
In the Media
Can Syrian Rebels Unite Against Assad?

An alliance of opposition forces has seized control of a second strategic city from government troops.

· April 26, 2015
Al Jazeera’s Inside Story
In the Media
Outcomes of the Iranian Nuclear Talks

The status of the Iran nuclear talks is crucial for the further development of the region.

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· April 6, 2015
Russia Direct
In the Media
Will Training Moderate Syrian Rebels Work Against ISIL?

Four years into the conflict in Syria, the United States is screening opposition fighters for the first time to boost war against the Islamic State.

· February 20, 2015
Al Jazeera Inside Story
In the Media
Ten Years after Hariri’s Death, Are Lebanon’s Sunnis Still Leaderless?

Ten years after the death of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafiq Hariri, the Sunni leadership vacuum in Lebanon has yet to be filled.

· February 13, 2015
Al Arabiya English
In the Media
A Dead Hostage is More Valuable to ISIL

The value of hostages to the Islamic State depends on the potential for their execution to be exploited.

· February 11, 2015
Al Jazeera English
In the Media
Lebanese Presidential Elections

Eight months of continuous presidential vacuum is bad news for the future of Lebanon’s democracy and stability.

· February 4, 2015
Russian International Affairs Council
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The Emerging Jihadist Threat in Lebanon

The Islamic State’s expansion in Qalamoun is not the real threat to Lebanon’s security—the Nusra Front’s attempt to gain more control along the Lebanese side of the border is.

· January 28, 2015