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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Slavin Joins NPR’s Here & Now on UNGA and Iran

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

Slavin Joins NPR’s Here & Now on UNGA and Iran

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

Slavin Joins NPR’s Here & Now on UNGA and Iran

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

Sep 24, 2018

Slavin Joins NPR’s Here & Now on UNGA and Iran

By Barbara Slavin

Listen to the full discussion here.

International Organizations Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Sep 24, 2018

Slavin Joins WBUR to Discuss UNGA

By Barbara Slavin

Listen to the full discussion here.

International Organizations Politics & Diplomacy

Article

Sep 23, 2018

#ElectionWatch: Sputnik Misleading in Macedonia

By Kanishk Karan

Macedonia’s information environment is becoming clouded with distorted and polarizing narratives by some Russian media outlets, especially from Sputnik .

Disinformation Elections

Article

Sep 22, 2018

#ElectionWatch: Trumped Up and Down in Macedonia

By Vladimir Petreski

Ahead of Macedonia’s naming referendum on September 30, the boycott proponents attempted to disparage similar nationalist sentiment in the United States.

Disinformation Elections

In the News

Sep 22, 2018

Kempe in CNBC: World Leaders Gather at the UN Next Week Bracing for a Crisis They Can’t Quite See

By Frederick Kempe

Read the full article here.

International Organizations Politics & Diplomacy

Event Recap

Sep 21, 2018

Roundtable with Sir Suma Chakrabarti, President of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development

By Global Business & Economics Program

On September 21, 2018 Atlantic Council’s Global Business and Economics Center along with the Eurasia Center co-hosted a roundtable with Sir Suma Chakrabarti, President of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD).

Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia
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Trade in Action

Sep 21, 2018

TRADE IN ACTION September 21, 2018

By Global Business & Economics Program

Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia

Report

Sep 19, 2018

Whose truth? Sovereignty, disinformation, and winning the battle of trust

By John Watts

In an era of increasing technological, cultural and geo-political change, the rise of disinformation undermines the institutions that nations rely on to function and creates risks across society. At the heart of the challenge is the battle of truth and trust. In this report, “Whose Truth: Sovereignty, Disinformation and Winning the Battle of Trust, John […]

Disinformation Media

In the News

Sep 19, 2018

Charai in Newsmax: The International Criminal Court Is a Failed Experiment

By Atlantic Council

International Organizations

Article

Sep 19, 2018

#ElectionWatch: Fast and False in Brazil

By Luiza Bandeira

Brazil will elect a new president, new state governors, and a new Congress in two rounds of voting  —  the first on October 7 and the second on October 28.

Brazil Disinformation
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Experts

Fellow

Marino Auffant

Nonresident Senior Fellow

GeoStrategy Initiative Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security

Economy & Business Energy & Environment

Active affiliation

Olena Babakova

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Europe Center

Central Europe Europe & Eurasia

Fellow

Jieun Baek

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Indo-Pacific Security Initiative Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security

Democratic Transitions Human Rights

Staff

Kiran Baez

Program Assistant

Atlantic Council Turkey Program

Central Asia Geopolitics & Energy Security

Staff

Elise Baker

Senior Staff Lawyer, Strategic Litigation Project

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

Civil Society Extremism

Fellow

Dana L. Banks

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Africa Center

Africa Economy & Business
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Events

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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