The Abraham Accords at five

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
The Abraham Accords at five

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 Economic Sanctions
The Abraham Accords at five

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

Issue Brief

Sep 15, 2025

The Abraham Accords at five

By Allison Minor, Daniel B. Shapiro, Amir Hayek, Loay Alshareef, Ahmed Khuzaie, Sarah Zaaimi

On the fifth anniversary of the UAE, Bahrain, and Israel normalizing relations, American, Bahraini, Emirati, Israeli, and Moroccan authors reflect on the transformational change and “warm peace” envisioned by the Abraham Accords—a long-term, generational project.

Israel Middle East

New Atlanticist

Sep 12, 2025

Was Trump’s strike on an alleged Venezuelan drug boat legal?

By Celeste Kmiotek

It’s worth looking in detail at where the US strike on a suspected drug-trafficking vessel on September 2 sits in relation to international law.

Maritime Security Rule of Law

UkraineAlert

Sep 11, 2025

China, India, and North Korea back Russia as changing global order takes shape

By Katherine Spencer

Support from China, India, and North Korea for Russia’s war in Ukraine will allow the killing to continue while undermining Trump’s efforts to pressure the Kremlin into ending the invasion, writes Katherine Spencer.

China Conflict

UkraineAlert

Sep 11, 2025

Fighting corruption strengthens Ukraine in the war against Russia

By Matthew H. Murray

Ukraine's efforts to combat corruption on the domestic front play a vital role in the country's broader fight for national survival against Vladimir Putin's resurgent Russian imperialism, writes Matthew H. Murray.

Civil Society Conflict

Issue Brief

Sep 11, 2025

Private industry should step up to protect the global maritime order

By Elisabeth Braw

Who should protect the global maritime order? While a growing number of countries have begun to violate maritime rules, the maritime sector has the opportunity, and an obligation, to help prevent further deterioration of the rules that underpin safe commerce and safe passage on the seas.

Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia

UkraineAlert

Sep 11, 2025

Belarus hosts Russian war games as Putin’s drones probe Poland

By Hanna Liubakova

On September 12, Belarus and Russia will begin their largest joint military exercises since the start of Putin's Ukraine invasion, just two days after at least nineteen Russian drones penetrated neighboring Polish airspace, writes Hanna Liubakova.

Belarus Conflict

Inflection Points Today

Sep 11, 2025

Von der Leyen’s stirring message to Europe: Fight to survive

By Frederick Kempe

“Europe is in a fight,” the European Commission president said during her State of the Union address in Strasbourg on September 10.

European Union Politics & Diplomacy

AfricaSource

Sep 10, 2025

To counter Chinese and Russian influence in Africa, Turkey could be a decisive ally for the US and Europe

By Rama Yade, Defne Arslan

As Turkey continues to develop closer ties to African nations, the United States and Europe should work with Turkey as a partner in its efforts to gain soft power throughout the continent.

Africa Economy & Business

MENASource

Sep 10, 2025

Ten questions (and expert answers) on Operation Inherent Resolve’s end in Iraq

By Atlantic Council experts

This new frontier in the US-Iraq relationship leaves many opportunities, challenges and unknowns. Our experts unpack it all.

Defense Policy Democratic Transitions

Fast Thinking

Sep 9, 2025

Israel just struck Hamas leadership in Qatar. What’s next? 

By Atlantic Council

Our experts share their insights on what Israel’s attack on Hamas political leadership in Qatar will mean for its campaign in Gaza.

Conflict Defense Policy
Load More

Experts

Fellow

Katerina Sokou

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Europe Center

English European Union

Millennium fellow

Olena Sotnyk

Adviser to the Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine

Millennium Leadership Program

Human Rights Political Reform

Fellow

Bartholomew Sparrow

Nonresident Senior Fellow

GeoStrategy Initiative Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security

Politics & Diplomacy Security & Defense

Fellow

Jeremy Stern

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Europe Center

China Europe & Eurasia

Staff

Sydney Sherry

Assistant Director

Adrienne Arsht National Security Resilience Initiative GeoStrategy Initiative

Politics & Diplomacy Resilience & Society
Isaac Stone Fish

Fellow

Isaac Stone Fish

Visiting Fellow

Digital Forensic Research Lab

China East Asia
Load More

Events

Online Event Tue, September 16, 2025 • 11:00 am ET

What to watch in Moldova’s parliamentary elections
Disinformation Elections Politics & Diplomacy Resilience & Society
Public Event Wed, September 17, 2025 • 9:00 am ET

How the Russian Orthodox Church supports the Kremlin’s war against Ukraine
Conflict Europe & Eurasia Freedom and Prosperity Human Rights
Public Event Tue, September 23, 2025 • 3:30 pm ET

Spain’s foreign minister on Madrid’s approach to European and global security

AN #ACFRONTPAGE EVENT—Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares Bueno shares Spain's strategy for Europe, NATO's southern flank, and the transatlantic alliance.

Europe & Eurasia NATO Politics & Diplomacy Security & Defense