Evan Barrett

Evan Barrett is the former Deputy Director of the Syrian Emergency Task Force, where he led the organization's political and communications efforts on behalf of the Syrian-American community. Barrett is now working as an independent analyst, advising governments and private firms on issues of human security. Before returning to the United States, Barrett lived in Egypt, Syria and Lebanon.

ARTICLES BY: Evan Barrett

October 9, 2026 10:13 am

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Hamas Beyond Gaza: The Strategic Significance of the Greece-Cyprus Case

For years, Hamas was viewed mainly through the lens of Gaza. Its leadership governed the Strip, much of its military infrastructure was built beneath it,...

November 3, 2017 2:36 pm

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The Syrian Civil War and the Spread of Anti-Israel Hatred

When I was a young student in the Middle East, signs of hostility toward Israel were everywhere. In Cairo, there were rallies to promote resistance...

July 12, 2017 4:49 pm

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Why Are Some Liberals Silencing the Truth on Iran?

American options for constraining the Islamic Republic of Iran are limited and problematic. Sanctions inevitably hurt regular Iranians more than their government, because the regime...