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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Kasperek Quoted in Vox on Trade Negotiations Between the US and the EU

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

Kasperek Quoted in Vox on Trade Negotiations Between the US and the EU

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

Kasperek Quoted in Vox on Trade Negotiations Between the US and the EU

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

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In the News

Jul 25, 2018

Kasperek Quoted in Vox on Trade Negotiations Between the US and the EU

By Marie Kasperek

Read the full article here.

Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Jul 25, 2018

Kempe Joins CNBC to Discuss Trump’s Meeting with Juncker

By Frederick Kempe

Watch the full discussion here.

Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Jul 25, 2018

Matthews Quoted in Newsweek on the Current State of US-EU Trade Relations

By Barbara C. Matthews

Read the full article here.

Economy & Business European Union

New Atlanticist

Jul 24, 2018

US-EU Trade: What You Need to Know

By David Wemer

European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker and European Union Trade Commissioner Cecilia Malmström will meet US President Donald J. Trump at the White House on July 25 in an attempt to calm tensions that are roiling transatlantic trade ties. Here’s what you need to know ahead of that meeting.

Economy & Business European Union

New Atlanticist

Jul 24, 2018

Let’s Talk About Trade

By Marie Kasperek

This week is a good (yet unlikely) time for a truce in transatlantic trade relations US President Donald J. Trump will meet European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker and European Union (EU) Trade Commissioner Cecilia Malmström at the White House in Washington on July 25 to discuss the future of transatlantic trade in light of the […]

Economy & Business European Union

In the News

Jul 24, 2018

Charai in The Hill: Global ambivalence about Trump’s foreign policies sends clear message to the White House

By Atlantic Council

Africa International Norms

New Atlanticist

Jul 24, 2018

Will Trump-Juncker Meeting Defuse a Trade War?

By David Wemer

European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker will meet with US President Donald J. Trump at the White House on July 25 in an attempt to calm fears of a trade war between Europe and the United States. Juncker will arrive in Washington amidst considerable tension between the United States and the European Union (EU), which has […]

Economy & Business European Union

Inflection Points

Jul 22, 2018

Navigating ‘A very grave period’

By Frederick Kempe

History has disturbing lessons about the potential consequences of this week’s confounding Helsinki Summit of US President Donald Trump and Russia’s Vladimir Putin.

International Organizations Politics & Diplomacy

MENASource

Jul 20, 2018

Iraq protests highlight gap in US policy

By Emily Burchfield

As most headlines continue to focus on US President Donald Trump’s recent meeting with Russia’s President Vladimir Putin and fallout from the NATO summit, Iraq is witnessing some of the largest and most prolonged protests in years. The protests began last week, triggered by water and electricity shortages, unemployment, and government corruption. Despite the growing […]

Democratic Transitions Iraq

2018 Elections in Latin America

Jul 20, 2018

#ElectionWatch: Everyday Misinformation in Colombia

By Jose Luis Peñarredonda

Colombia's presidential election was rife with concerns over the impact disinformation and misinformation on voter behavior and the overall election.

Colombia Disinformation
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Abdoul Salam Bello

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Africa Center

Economy & Business Inclusive Growth

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Jenna Ben-Yehuda

Executive Vice President

Politics & Diplomacy Security & Defense

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Jacqueline Bern de Mena

Chief executive officer, Grupo Bern

Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center

Central America English

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Andrew Bernard

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Europe Center

NATO Europe & Eurasia

Fellow

Phyllis Berry

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security Transatlantic Security Initiative

Europe & Eurasia France

Fellow

Constance Berry Newman

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Africa Center

Civil Society Democratic Transitions
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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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