Politics & Diplomacy

Politics & Diplomacy

Healthy democratic societies are governed through the holding of elections, passage of policies through government institutions, and equal application of the law to all citizens. These activities influence not only the internal decisions of these societies, but also inform the ways countries interact with their regional and global neighbors, whether through direct bilateral ties or encompassed in larger international organizations.

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How to reset US-Gulf security partnerships

New Atlanticist Mar 18, 2025

The Gaza cease-fire is over. What’s next from Israel, Hamas, and the US?

By Atlantic Council experts

In the early hours of March 18, Israel launched air strikes on Gaza, ending the two-month cease-fire. Atlantic Council experts answer pressing questions about the resumed conflict.
Conflict Israel
How to reset US-Gulf security partnerships

New Atlanticist Mar 17, 2025

Enough carrots for Putin. For better negotiations, serve ‘maximum pressure’ instead.

By Benjamin L. Schmitt, Richard L. Morningstar, and Daniel Fried

Since Russia appears content for negotiations to move slowly, the Trump administration should turn up the pressure with new sanctions.
Conflict Financial Sanctions and Economic Coercion
How to reset US-Gulf security partnerships

Issue Brief Mar 13, 2025

Present without impact? How the Middle East perceives China’s diplomatic engagement

By Jonathan Fulton

Despite economic advancements and high-profile diplomatic engagements, China’s influence remains largely economic rather than political, Jonathan Fulton argues.
China Economy & Business

Content

Dispatches

Jul 28, 2026

How to reset US-Gulf security partnerships

By Allison Minor, Alina L. Romanowski

Washington can preserve its influence in the Middle East while rightsizing US military commitments in the region to better align with its strategic interests.

Defense Technologies Middle East

UkraineAlert

Jul 28, 2026

Wartime Ukraine’s people power protests are Putin’s worst nightmare

By Peter Dickinson

Ukrainians have taken to the streets in recent weeks to protest the dismissal of Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov. The protests are a reminder of the vibrant democratic culture that provoked Putin's invasion, writes Peter Dickinson.

Civil Society Conflict

Dispatches

Jul 27, 2026

How will Trump’s new science strategy change US research?

By Atlantic Council experts

The White House recently released two documents that could disrupt which scientists, research groups, and projects the US government funds.

Entrepreneurship Internet

Balkans Debrief

Jul 27, 2026

What is the Future for Serbs in Kosovo? | A Debrief With Tatjana Lazarević and Dan Ilazi

Europe Center Resident Senior Fellow Ilva Tare speaks with Tatjana Lazarević and Ramadan Ilazi, who share takeaways from Washington as members of a Kosovo Albanian and Kosovo Serb delegation.

Civil Society Europe & Eurasia

MENASource

Jul 27, 2026

Syria’s new parliament can build institutions and trust

By Nanar Hawach

The People's Assembly is not designed to check the presidency’s power, but it could help democratize the new political order.

Democratic Transitions Politics & Diplomacy

Dispatches

Jul 24, 2026

Want AI you can trust? Start by building the right institutions.

By Konstantinos Komaitis

Strengthening regional capacity on AI trust and safety could ultimately prove more valuable than establishing isolated national institutions.

Artificial Intelligence Politics & Diplomacy

Dispatches

Jul 23, 2026

How the US should respond to Ortega declaring no more elections in Nicaragua

By Juan Sebastian Chamorro and Maria Fernanda Bozmoski

The dictator is wagering that the Nicaraguan opposition will fragment and Washington will respond with words but no new actions.

Americas Central America

Dispatches

Jul 23, 2026

With a Saudi deal, the US begins ‘Plan C’ for nonproliferation in the Middle East

By William F. Wechsler

Washington is now attempting to achieve its nonproliferation objectives through deep political and commercial integration with partners’ nuclear programs.

Iran Nuclear Energy

Dispatches

Jul 22, 2026

Country-based AI controls are failing. The spyware industry demonstrates why.

By Jen Roberts

Verifying who is really on the other end of an account is not a new problem—it is a classic spyware industry challenge.

Artificial Intelligence Politics & Diplomacy

Dispatches

Jul 22, 2026

Experts react: Reading between the lines of the new US-Saudi nuclear agreement

By Atlantic Council experts

Our experts share their insights on the reported deal, under which the US would send nuclear technology, material, and equipment to the kingdom.

Iran Nuclear Energy
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Experts

Millennium fellow

Fatima Abbas

Director of Tribal and Native Affairs, Department of Treasury

Millennium Leadership Program

Politics & Diplomacy Rule of Law

Fellow

Alhussain Abdalla

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Africa Center

Africa Arabic

Fellow

Nasredeen Abdulbari

Nonresident Senior Fellow, Project for Middle East Integration

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

Africa Arabic

Fellow

Gina Abercrombie-Winstanley

Distinguished Fellow

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security

Middle East National Security

Fellow

Ahmed Aboudouh

Former Nonresident Fellow

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs Scowcroft Middle East Security Initiative

Arabic China

Fellow

Gbemisola Abudu

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Africa Center

Africa Economy & Business
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