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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Can the Competing Logic of Macron, Merkel—And Structural Change in Europe—Coexist?

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

Can the Competing Logic of Macron, Merkel—And Structural Change in Europe—Coexist?

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

Can the Competing Logic of Macron, Merkel—And Structural Change in Europe—Coexist?

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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New Atlanticist

Apr 26, 2018

Can the Competing Logic of Macron, Merkel—And Structural Change in Europe—Coexist?

By Jeffrey Gedmin

“We are happy when people and things conform and unhappy when they don’t. People and events don’t disappoint us, our models of reality do.” —    Stefan Zweig, Austrian novelist, playwright, journalist, and biographer Lawmakers in the national parliament—who “owe just about everything to him”—are “perfect foot soldiers” for a leader with “an expansive notion of […]

European Union France

MENASource

Apr 25, 2018

An advance look at Iraq’s 2018 elections

By Rend Al-Rahim

Iraq’s 2018 parliamentary elections, simultaneously embodying continuity and change, will be held in a particularly divisive atmosphere. The elections are taking place in the shadow of the devastation left behind by the conflict with ISIS and serious splits within the governing Shia party. As a result, voting on May 12 will be a litmus test […]

Democratic Transitions Elections

In the News

Apr 23, 2018

Brummer discusses Transatlantic Economy at Federal Reserve Bank of New York

By Chris Brummer

Atlantic Council Senior Fellow Chris Brummer chaired a panel on financial stability at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York with John Berrigan, the European Commission’s Deputy Director-General for Financial Stability, Financial Services and Capital Markets Union, Elke Koenig, the Banking Union’s Single Resolution Mechanism head, and Nathan Sheets a former Under Secretary of the Treasury for […]

European Union International Organizations

In the News

Apr 23, 2018

Gallon in the American Interest: Macron’s Risky American Bet

By Jérémie Gallon

Read the full article here.

European Union France

AfricaSource

Apr 23, 2018

Somalia’s continuing crisis worsens with UAE dispute

By J. Peter Pham

While it is imperative to keep up military pressure on the militants, ultimately insurgencies like Somalia’s can only be defeated by political legitimacy.

Africa Corruption

In the News

Apr 21, 2018

Preble in the New York Times: Preparing for changes in America’s global posture

By Atlantic Council

On April 21, 2018, the New York Times published an article by Dr. Christopher Preble titled “Adapting to American Decline.” Preble outlines the ways in which America’s global presence and power is declining and argues that its citizens should brace themselves for the nation to play a smaller role on the world stage. More about […]

English Politics & Diplomacy

Event Recap

Apr 19, 2018

Completing the European Project – A Conversation with Mário Centeno, President of the EuroGroup

By Global Business & Economics Program

On Thursday, April 19, 2018, the Atlantic Council’s Global Business and Economics Program hosted Eurogroup President and Portuguese Finance Minister Mário Centeno, who delivered a speech on completing the European project. The event was hosted as part of the Global Business and Economics Program’s EuroGrowth initiative.

Economy & Business European Union

New Atlanticist

Apr 18, 2018

From Steel Tariffs to an Awesome Trade Deal

By Frances G. Burwell

US President Donald J. Trump’s imposition of tariffs on steel and aluminum imports into the United States has been a significant blow to the US-European Union (EU) economic partnership, but this episode also offers a real opportunity. Though the EU has been exempted from penalties until May 1, the mere prospect of future tariffs has […]

European Union International Organizations

Issue Brief

Apr 18, 2018

The new Turkey: Making sense of Turkish decision-making

By Aaron Stein

This new issue brief by Atlantic Council Senior Fellow Dr. Aaron Stein explores the challenges facing the United States and Europe as Turkish politicians use foreign policy as a tool for populist political gain.

NATO Politics & Diplomacy

Issue Brief

Apr 18, 2018

The new Turkey: Making sense of Turkish decision-making

By Aaron Stein

This new issue brief by Atlantic Council Senior Fellow Dr. Aaron Stein explores the challenges facing the United States and Europe as Turkish politicians use foreign policy as a tool for populist political gain. To better understand the relationship between Turkish policy-making and public opinion, the Atlantic Council’s Rafik Hariri Center worked with Metropoll, a […]

NATO Politics & Diplomacy
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