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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‘Null Set’ Not the Answer to Putin’s Cyberattacks

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

‘Null Set’ Not the Answer to Putin’s Cyberattacks

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

‘Null Set’ Not the Answer to Putin’s Cyberattacks

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

Nov 4, 2016

‘Null Set’ Not the Answer to Putin’s Cyberattacks

By Ashish Kumar Sen

Retired Gen. Philip Breedlove, a former NATO Supreme Allied Commander for Europe, suggests a measured response The United States must respond to the cyberattacks it has accused Russia of carrying out without triggering an all-out cyber war, retired Gen. Philip Breedlove, a former NATO Supreme Allied Commander for Europe, said at the Atlantic Council on […]

European Union International Organizations

Trade in Action

Nov 4, 2016

TTIP&TRADE in Action – November 4, 2016

By Global Business & Economics Program

EU Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker, Canadian International Trade Minister Chrystia Freeland, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, European Council President Donald Tusk, and EU Trade Commissioner Cecilia Malmström came together to sign the EU- Canada Free Trade Agreement on October 30, 2016. Check out this blog post for EU Trade Commissioner Cecilia Malmström’s take on the CETA.

Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia
UK High Court

EUSource

Nov 4, 2016

UK court rules on Article 50; EU breaks CETA deadlock

By Future Europe Initiative

THIS WEEK’S KEY TAKE-AWAYS UK Court rules Article 50 must be approved by Parliament Uber faces employment challenge in the UK CETA deal signed after Wallonia agrees

European Union International Organizations

Bremain vs Brexit

Nov 3, 2016

Brexit Ruling is a Win for Parliamentary Democracy

By Erwan Lagadec

The era of “fact-free politics” just met its match, in that “facts are stubborn.” Populist politicians can distort much of the truth with little or no political consequences, but the British high court’s ruling on November 3 proves that for Nigel Farage, Boris Johnson, and Theresa May, ignoring the reality of the United Kingdom’s constitutional […]

European Union International Organizations

In the News

Nov 1, 2016

Biberman in Military Review: Bridging the Gap between Policing and Counterinsurgency in Pakistan

By Atlantic Council

Extremism Non-Traditional Threats
CETA unblocked

EUSource

Oct 28, 2016

After intense week, is CETA back on track?

By Future Europe Initiative

THIS WEEK’S KEY TAKE-AWAYS Belgians reach agreement on CETA approval Common corporate tax base on EU agenda Privacy Shield to be challenged in court Mobile roaming charges cut in new compromise

Economy & Business European Union

Trade in Action

Oct 26, 2016

TTIP&TRADE in Action – October 26, 2016

By Global Business & Economics Program

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke with European Council President Donald Tusk this week, agreeing that the European Union and its member states should continue to work towards the Summit on Thursday where the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) is scheduled to be signed.

Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia

Defense Industrialist

Oct 25, 2016

No through-ticket to Manila

By James Hasik

Some indications from history on how Philippine “separation” from the United States might affect military planning. Back in March, as Military Times optimistically reported, the US military was planning to place “permanent logistics facilities” at five bases in the Philippines. In May, the Philippine presidential election put a quick end to that. Since then, new President Rodrigo […]

China Conflict
Proposed Rail Baltica

NATOSource

Oct 24, 2016

New Railroad Agreement a National Security Milestone for Baltic Allies, Poland, EU, and NATO

By Olevs Nikers, Jamestown Foundation

Earlier this month (October 2016), the governments of the Baltic States and Poland finally reached all the necessary political, financial and technical agreements to implement one of the most ambitious projects inside the European Union—linking Finland, the Baltic States and Poland with the unified Trans-European Transport Network

European Union International Organizations
Wallonia holding strong

EUSource

Oct 21, 2016

EU Source: EU-Canada trade talks in crisis

By Future Europe Initiative

THIS WEEK’S KEY TAKE-AWAYS Belgian region of Wallonia holding tight in CETA dispute “Normandy Four” meeting sets path for Minsk implementation EU Council Summit discusses Russia and migration

European Union International Organizations
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East Asia Human Rights

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Lisa Gittos

International Climate and Multilateral Advisor

Millennium Leadership Program

Australia Energy & Environment

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Michelle S. Giuda

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Freedom and Prosperity Center

Freedom and Prosperity Politics & Diplomacy

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Chief of Party, Malawi, Parliamentary Support Program

Millennium Leadership Program

Central Europe Politics & Diplomacy

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Katherine Golden

Associate Director, Editorial

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Chief of Staff & President, US Crown Agents Bank

Millennium Leadership Program

Economy & Business Entrepreneurship
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