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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State department official sounds warning on Russian, Chinese influence in Central and Eastern Europe

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

State department official sounds warning on Russian, Chinese influence in Central and Eastern Europe

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

State department official sounds warning on Russian, Chinese influence in Central and Eastern Europe

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

New Atlanticist

Oct 19, 2018

State department official sounds warning on Russian, Chinese influence in Central and Eastern Europe

By David A. Wemer

“We must not see it as a foregone conclusion that countries will automatically remain friendly to America,” said A Wess Michell, assistant secretary for the US State Department Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs.

Central Europe Eastern Europe

New Atlanticist

Oct 18, 2018

Gadhafi’s Libya and the importance of not shunning the past

By Karim Mezran

It is now common to hear in the streets of the capital Tripoli and other Libyan cities the wistful sentiment: “I wish we could go back to the golden period of Gadhafi’s rule.”

Democratic Transitions International Organizations
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Trade in Action

Oct 18, 2018

TRADE IN ACTION October 18, 2018

By Global Business & Economics Program

Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia

New Atlanticist

Oct 16, 2018

Latin Americans are tired of corruption—and increasingly tired of fighting it

By Jamie Shenk

As each new case helps illuminate the scale of corruption in Latin American politics, the resulting never-ending media coverage of corruption scandals is testing citizens’ patience and confidence.

Corruption Latin America

NATOSource

Oct 15, 2018

Sixty Minutes Interview: New Revelations of Trump’s NATO Policy

By Donald Trump and Lesley Stahl, 60 Minutes

Excerpts from President Donald Trump’s interview with Lesley Stahl, aired on October 14, 2018.

European Union International Organizations

New Atlanticist

Oct 15, 2018

Bavaria election casts doubt on Merkel’s grand coalition

By Jörn Fleck and Alex Baker

With both Christian Democrats and Social Democrats suffering heavy losses, is this the beginning of the end for German Chancellor Angela Merkel's grand coalition?

Elections Germany

In the News

Oct 15, 2018

Charai in National Interest: How the Trump Administration Can Cope with Obama’s Arab Spring

By Atlantic Council

Middle East Political Reform

New Atlanticist

Oct 12, 2018

Turkey frees US pastor, but bumps in relationship remain

By Aaron Stein

The US government has, over the past year, been in talks with its Turkish counterparts about the terms of Brunson’s release. His release will close a strange chapter in US-Turkish diplomatic history. It will not, however, resolve tensions.

Politics & Diplomacy Turkey

New Atlanticist

Oct 12, 2018

US pastor’s release signals a new chapter in US-Turkey ties

By Ashish Kumar Sen

"There are still pending issues between Turkey and the United States, however—I believe—this news will facilitate the tone on the remaining issues.  It is time to start rebuilding the strategic relationship," said Defne Arslan, director of the Atlantic Council in Turkey Program.

Politics & Diplomacy Turkey
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Trade in Action

Oct 12, 2018

TRADE IN ACTION October 12, 2018

By Global Business & Economics Program

Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia
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Disinformation Eastern Europe

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Vice President and Senior Director

Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center

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