How Trump’s ‘TRIPP’ triumph can advance US interests in the South Caucasus

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 Trump’s ‘TRIPP’ triumph can advance US interests in the South Caucasus

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 Trump’s ‘TRIPP’ triumph can advance US interests in the South Caucasus

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

Jan 20, 2026

How Trump’s ‘TRIPP’ triumph can advance US interests in the South Caucasus

By Andrew D’Anieri and Joseph Epstein

The recently announced Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity promises to become a vital connectivity link between Europe and Asia.

Iran
Politics & Diplomacy

Dispatches

Jan 20, 2026

What to watch in Guatemala’s year of institutional reset

By Henrique Arevalo Poincot

With several important leadership positions scheduled to see changes, 2026 may be the year that Guatemala takes back its captured institutions.

Central America
Corruption

Inflection Points

Jan 20, 2026

At Davos, Trump’s 19th-century instincts will collide with 21st-century uncertainty

By Frederick Kempe

The Greenland dispute has turned the World Economic Forum in Davos into the epicenter of transatlantic discord.

Conflict
Economy & Business

In the News

Jan 19, 2026

Charai for The National Interest: Iran’s Strategy of Delay

By Atlantic Council

Iran
Middle East

In the News

Jan 18, 2026

Kroenig on BBC on Greenland

By Atlantic Council

On January 18, Atlantic Council vice president and Scowcroft Center senior director Matthew Kroenig was interviewed on BBC's Newshour on how Trump's threats towards Greenland are impacting the NATO alliance.

Greenland
Northern Europe

Dispatches

Jan 17, 2026

The US and NATO can avoid catastrophe over Greenland and emerge stronger. Here’s how.

By Daniel Fried

If the White House is interested in a deal, then there is space to make one through the recently announced working group.

Europe & Eurasia
Maritime Security

Dispatches

Jan 16, 2026

Why Israel is responding to protests in Iran with caution

By Danny Citrinowicz  

Israel might find itself in danger if the current regime survives and stabilizes, or if the regime is replaced by hardliners.

Conflict
Iran

Dispatches

Jan 16, 2026

Why Portugal’s upcoming presidential election has echoes of 1986

By Andrew Bernard

With three major candidates coming from outside the traditional center-left and center-right parties, the field is fractured and wide-open.

Economy & Business
Elections

Balkans Debrief

Jan 16, 2026

Is the U.S. Back in the Western Balkans? A Debrief with Congressman Mike Turner

Rep. Mike Turner sits down with Ilva Tare of the Europe Center to discuss the future of US engagement in the Western Balkans.

Europe & Eurasia
Financial Sanctions and Economic Coercion

In the News

Jan 15, 2026

Kroenig in “The President’s Inbox” on Trump’s foreign policy

By Atlantic Council

Atlantic Council vice president and Scowcroft Center senior director Matthew Kroenig was interviewed on "The President's Inbox," a Council on Foreign Relations podcast, where he discussed the first year of Trump's foreign policy.

Politics & Diplomacy
United States and Canada
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Peter Mandaville

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Nic Adams

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Daniel P. Erikson

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Alina L. Romanowski

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Linas Kojala

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