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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The Gulf’s Evolving Regional Theater

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

The Gulf’s Evolving Regional Theater

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

The Gulf’s Evolving Regional Theater

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

MENASource

Jul 5, 2017

The Gulf’s Evolving Regional Theater

By Ali Marhoon

A month later and the Saudi-led decision to blockade Qatar is escalating tensions in the Gulf to the detriment of US security interests. Increasingly so, regional actors like Tehran and Ankara are becoming stakeholders in the conflict, and are actively taking steps to shape it in ways that suit their respective interests and regional visions. […]

International Organizations Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Jun 29, 2017

Charai in The National Interest: The Only Way Out of the Qatar Crisis

By Atlantic Council

International Norms Middle East

Event Recap

Jun 27, 2017

Roundtable with Louis Mazel

By Africa Center

On Tuesday, June 27, the Atlantic Council’s Africa Center hosted a roundtable discussion with Mr. Louis Mazel, former chargé d’affaires at the embassy of the United States to the State of Eritrea. In his remarks, Mazel stressed the importance of Eritrea’s extensive coastline and strategic location in the Horn of Africa. He also discussed Eritrea’s […]

Africa East Africa

Report

Jun 27, 2017

Big Data: a twenty-first century arms race

By Atlantic Council and Thomson Reuters

We are living in a world awash in data. Accelerated interconnectivity, driven by the proliferation of internet-connected devices, has led to an explosion of data—big data.

Americas Cybersecurity

In the News

Jun 26, 2017

Haid in Middle East Eye: How the Gulf Crisis Could Spill Over into Rebel Rivalry in Syria

By Haid Haid

Read the full article here.

International Organizations Politics & Diplomacy

Event Recap

Jun 23, 2017

The Euro’s Future: Deepening the Economic and Monetary Union

By Global Business & Economics Program

On June 23, 2017, the Atlantic Council’s Eurogrowth Initiative hosted Jose Leandro and Gabriele Giudice, the authors of the European Commission’s Reflection Paper on the Deepening of the Economic and Monetary Union.

Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia

Issue Brief

Jun 22, 2017

Transforming India from a balancing to leading power

By Bharath Gopalaswamy, Manish Tewari

In the brief, the authors present policy recommendations for US policy makers as a newly assertive India seeks to assume a leading role in Asia.

China India

Issue Brief

Jun 22, 2017

Transforming India from a balancing to leading power

By Manish Tewari and Bharath Gopalaswamy

“It is vital for American interests in Asia to have India as an economic and strategic ally,” writes Bharath Gopalaswamy and former Minister Manish Tewari in “Transforming India from a Balancing to Leading Power,” a new brief from the Atlantic Council’s South Asia Center. In the brief, the authors present policy recommendations for US policy […]

China India

In the News

Jun 21, 2017

Braw in the Wall Street Journal: A Better Model for European Defense

By Elisabeth Braw

Read the full article here.

European Union International Organizations

In the News

Jun 20, 2017

Braw in the Times: European Union’s Battlegroups Are Destined Never to See Active Service

By Elisabeth Braw

Read the full article here.

European Union International Organizations
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Reimen Hii

Barrister / Vice-President, Bar Association of Queensland / Australian Institute of International Affairs

Millennium Leadership Program

Australia Indo-Pacific

Fellow

Christopher Hill

Distinguished Fellow

Europe Center

Europe & Eurasia French

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Ernst Jan Hogendoorn

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Africa Center

Africa East Africa

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Daniel Hojnacki

Assistant Editor

Belarus Central Asia

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Lisa Homel

Associate Director

Europe Center

Eastern Europe Europe & Eurasia

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Oleksiy Honcharuk

Distinguished Fellow

Eurasia Center

Ukraine Political Reform
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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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