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Sep 25, 2025

Kroenig in Foreign Policy on the United Nations General Assembly

On September 25, Matthew Kroenig, Atlantic Council vice president and Scowcroft Center senior director, published an article in Foreign Policy titled “Trump Told the U.N. the Hard Truth: It Failed”. He argues that the United Nations Security Council has failed in its mission to stop conflict.

Politics & Diplomacy Security & Defense

New Atlanticist

Sep 24, 2025

Spain’s foreign minister warns against sidelining the UN

By Daniel Hojnacki

It is "more important than ever" to "stand" and "speak up" for multilateral values, said José Manuel Albares Bueno at an Atlantic Council Front Page event.

Europe & Eurasia Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Sep 23, 2025

Kroenig quoted in The Atlantic on the United Nations General Assembly

On September 23, Matthew Kroenig, Atlantic Council vice president and Scowcroft Center senior director, was quoted in an article in The Atlantic. He argues that the United Nations has turned into an arena for global competition.

Politics & Diplomacy Security & Defense

MENASource

Sep 19, 2025

Snapback sanctions threaten to further derail Iran nuclear deal hopes

By Rob Macaire

Now would be the best time for the West to negotiate a deal with Iran—but snapback sanctions threaten a derailing into further confrontation.

Economic Sanctions Iran

New Atlanticist

Aug 4, 2025

As the US retreats from internet governance, Europe must step up

By Konstantinos Komaitis

If Europeans do not actively defend their digital rights model abroad, then they risk seeing the global system drift toward norms that contradict their own.

European Union International Norms

New Atlanticist

Aug 1, 2025

Diplomatic momentum for recognizing a State of Palestine is growing. Here’s what to know.

By Atlantic Council experts

France, the United Kingdom, Canada, Portugal, and several other countries have said they may recognize a State of Palestine at the UN General Assembly in September.

Middle East Politics & Diplomacy

MENASource

Jul 29, 2025

‘I can barely stand or make it through the day’: First-hand views of Gaza’s starvation

By Arwa Damon

Israel has systematically denied aid entry into Gaza, and perpetuated false narratives intended to discredit the humanitarian community.

Human Rights International Norms

MENASource

Jul 24, 2025

An open wound, a fading light: Marking eleven years since the Yezidi genocide

By Pari Ibrahim and Murad Ismael

One consequence of the Middle East's shifting landscape has been an erosion of international attention on Yezidi issues.

Human Rights International Norms

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Jul 21, 2025

Lipsky quoted in Reuters on the significance of the G20 finance chiefs’ communique

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Economy & Business G20

In the News

Jul 21, 2025

Lipsky quoted in Reuters on what the US absence at the G20 might mean for the future of the forum

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Economy & Business G20

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