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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Graham Brookie Quoted in Washington Post on Americans Peddling Disinformation Around Midterm Elections

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
Graham Brookie Quoted in Washington Post on Americans Peddling Disinformation Around Midterm Elections

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
Graham Brookie Quoted in Washington Post on Americans Peddling Disinformation Around Midterm Elections

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

In the News

Nov 6, 2018

Graham Brookie Quoted in Washington Post on Americans Peddling Disinformation Around Midterm Elections

By Atlantic Council

Graham Brookie spoke to the Washington Post on the spread of disinformation by Americans in advance of the United States midterm elections.

Disinformation Elections

In the News

Nov 6, 2018

Graham Brookie Quoted in Reuters on Russia’s Influence Operations in US Midterm Elections

By Atlantic Council

Graham Brookie spoke to Reuters on disinformation campaigns operating in advance of the midterm elections in the United States.

Cybersecurity Disinformation

New Atlanticist

Nov 5, 2018

Will missionary’s death Be a tipping point for US position on Cameroon crisis?

By Jonathan Gass

For decades, Cameroon enjoyed much praise from the international community for its self-styled portrayal as an “island of peace” in a volatile region, and the United States has long considered Cameroon a strategic partner.

Conflict Elections

In the News

Nov 5, 2018

Ben Nimmo Quoted in Politico on Misinformation Around US Midterm Elections

By Atlantic Council

Ben Nimmo spoke to Politico about the spread of disinformation campaigns in advance of the 2018 midterm elections in the United States.

Cybersecurity Disinformation

Inflection Points

Nov 4, 2018

US midterms’ World impact

By Frederick Kempe

Allies are worried that the American model is losing traction, prompting Chinese leaders to promote their state capitalist model as a viable alternative for developing and developed countries alike.

Elections United States and Canada

In the News

Nov 2, 2018

Ben Nimmo Quoted in the Washington Post on Russian Interference in 2018 Midterms

By Atlantic Council

Ben Nimmo spoke to the Washington Post about potential foreign interference in the 2018 midterm elections in the United States.

Cybersecurity Disinformation
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Trade in Action

Nov 2, 2018

TRADE IN ACTION November 2, 2018

By Global Business & Economics Program

Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia

New Atlanticist

Nov 1, 2018

John Bolton takes Latin American ‘troika of tyranny’ to task

By David A. Wemer

“John Bolton made it clear today where the administration is headed on Venezuela, Cuba, and Nicaragua,” Jason Marczak, director of the Atlantic Council’s Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center, said.

Central America Cuba

In the News

Nov 1, 2018

Ben Nimmo Quoted in Foreign Policy on Kremlin Misinformation Around US Midterms

By Atlantic Council

Ben Nimmo speaks to Foreign Policy about potential foreign interference in advance of the 2018 midterm elections in the United States.

Cybersecurity Disinformation

IranSource

Nov 1, 2018

Q&A: Ex-Mossad chiefs discuss the Iranian threat

By Holly Dagres

IranSource interviewed several ex-heads of Mossad, Israel’s foreign intelligence agency, to ask their thoughts on Iran.

Iran Israel
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Millennium fellow

Alexandra Clare

CEO and Co-Founder, Re:Coded

Millennium Leadership Program

Education Europe & Eurasia

Executive Leadership Intensive participant

Noel Coenraad

Strategy Advisor, Vattenfall AB

Millennium Leadership Program

Energy Transitions Germany

Fellow

Ariel Cohen

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Eurasia Center

Central Asia Politics & Diplomacy

Fellow

Jonathan R. Cohen

Nonresident Senior Fellow

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

Greece Iraq

Millennium fellow

Ian Conyers

Head of Community, Amazon

Millennium Leadership Program

Americas Entrepreneurship

Fellow

R. Clarke Cooper

Distinguished fellow, Middle East Programs

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

Africa Defense Policy
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Public Event Fri, May 8, 2026 • 10:00 am ET

Is Russia’s war machine running out of steam?
Europe & Eurasia Politics & Diplomacy Russia Security & Defense
Public Event Wed, May 13, 2026 • 9:00 am ET

The 2026 Iraq Dialogue
Geopolitics & Energy Security Iraq Middle East Politics & Diplomacy
Public Event Thu, May 14, 2026 • 4:00 pm ET

Trade over aid: Prosperity for the US and the developing world
Politics & Diplomacy Resilience & Society United States and Canada
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