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New Atlanticist

Aug 23, 2023

Bernardo Arévalo’s against-the-odds rise in Guatemala is chance to improve US relations

By María Fernanda Bozmoski, Eva Lardizábal

The candidate’s landslide victory in the August 20 presidential runoff election marks a new path for Guatemala and invites deeper US engagement.

Americas Economy & Business

New Atlanticist

Aug 22, 2023

Ecuador’s presidential runoff will be about more than tackling violence

By Isabel Chiriboga, Diego Area

Luisa Gonzalez and Daniel Noboa will now go head-to-head in a runoff election on October 15 to determine the next leader of the Andean nation.

Americas Economy & Business

Atlantic Debrief

Aug 22, 2023

#AtlanticDebrief – Where is Europe headed politically? | A Debrief from Jon Henley

Rachel Rizzo speaks with the Guardian's Jon Henley to unpack the shifting political trends in Europe.

Democratic Transitions Elections

Report

Aug 3, 2023

Gulf engagement in Tunisia: Past endeavor or future prospect? 

By Sebastian Sons

Gulf states such as Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Qatar regard Tunisia as an important foreign policy partner within their regional sphere of influence. They also welcome Tunisia’s current autocratization under President Kais Saïed. However, Gulf states no longer pursue strategic goals there. As the region is undergoing a geopolitical shift toward more conflict management and reconciliation, the Gulf states consider Tunisia as a partner of choice in regional stability but no longer as a partner of necessity in terms of economic investment or development cooperation.

Civil Society Democratic Transitions

UkraineAlert

Jul 27, 2023

Ukraine must not forget fight against corruption while battling Russia

By Brian Mefford

The Ukrainian fightback against Russia's invasion has won the admiration of the watching world, but corruption continues to threaten the country from within and could undo any battlefield success, warns Brian Mefford.

Civil Society Conflict

Atlantic Debrief

Jul 27, 2023

#AtlanticDebrief – What’s the outcome of Spain’s snap election? | A Debrief from Manuel Muñiz

Rachel Rizzo sits down with Manuel Muñiz to examine the results of Spain's snap election and impact to Spanish society and politics.

Elections Europe & Eurasia
Russian officers from the wagner group are seen around Central African president Faustin-Archange Touadera as they are part of the presidential security system during the referendum campaign to change the constitution and remove term limits, in Bangui, Central African Republic July 17, 2023. REUTERS/Leger Kokpakpa

New Atlanticist

Jul 20, 2023

Russian War Report: Wagner is still in business in Africa

By Digital Forensic Research Lab

Despite their Russia-based forces being relocated to Belarus after their failed mutiny, Wagner Group is still alive and active in Africa, including ahead of a referendum in the Central African Republic.

Africa Belarus
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez attends a joint press conference with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine July 1, 2023.

New Atlanticist

Jul 17, 2023

Five things to expect from Spain’s EU presidency

By Lisa Homel, Marie Jourdain

Spain has an ambitious agenda for its EU presidency at a critical moment. But upcoming elections could upend it.

Elections Energy & Environment

In the News

Jul 13, 2023

Yevgeniya Gaber wrote an article for the German journal IPS on what to expect from Turkey’s new government

Elections Politics & Diplomacy

Atlantic Debrief

Jun 29, 2023

#AtlanticDebrief – What’s the outcome of the Greek parliamentary elections? | A Debrief with Katerina Sokou

Luka Ignac sits down with Katerina Sokou, Nonresident Senior Fellow at the Atlantic Council’s Europe Center, to discuss the Greek election results and implications for relations with the United States and Europe. 

Elections Europe & Eurasia

Experts