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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Farkas Joins CNN to Discuss the Relationship Between Russia and Trump

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

Farkas Joins CNN to Discuss the Relationship Between Russia and Trump

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

Farkas Joins CNN to Discuss the Relationship Between Russia and Trump

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

Aug 2, 2016

Farkas Joins CNN to Discuss the Relationship Between Russia and Trump

By Evelyn Farkas

Read the full article here.

Elections Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Aug 2, 2016

McGrath in AllAfrica: South Africa: A Primer On South Africa’s Municipal Elections – What’s At Stake and Why It Matters

By Chloe McGrath

Read the full article here.

Elections Politics & Diplomacy

New Atlanticist

Aug 1, 2016

US Airstrikes in Libya Seen as First Step Along Long Path to Defeat ISIS

By Mitch Hulse

The Libyan government must ensure that it can secure, stabilize, and unify the country, even if ISIS, the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, is defeated with the help of US and Europe-backed airstrikes in the North African country, according to the Atlantic Council’s Karim Mezran. “If they succeed in defeating ISIS, but the government […]

International Organizations Libya

In the News

Jul 31, 2016

Prunier Quoted by Ozy on Democratic Republic of Congo’s Presidential Elections

By Gerard Prunier

Read the full article here.

Elections Politics & Diplomacy

New Atlanticist

Jul 29, 2016

NATO’s Trump Card

By Fabrice Pothier

As strange as it seems, both US President Barack Obama and Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump seem to agree on one thing: European allies don’t spend enough on defense and they need to seriously step up. How they both frame this message is where Obama the statesman and Trump the salesman differ. Since Russia’s annexation […]

Elections European Union

Bremain vs Brexit

Jul 29, 2016

EU Source: US-EU Privacy Shield gets One-Year Trial Period

By Future Europe Initiative

THIS WEEK’S KEY TAKE-AWAYS EU regulators agree not to challenge Privacy Shield in court for first year EU-Turkey relations deteriorate amid purges following failed coup Post-Brexit UK trade agenda faces strong headwinds

Economy & Business European Union

New Atlanticist

Jul 28, 2016

France Facing its Biggest Threat Since 1945

By Ashish Kumar Sen

French ambassador to the United States, Gérard Araud, sees ‘a very dark moment’ for his country France, a victim of terrorist attacks for the past nineteen months, is facing its greatest security challenge since World War II, according to Gérard Araud, France’s ambassador to the United States. “It is a very, very dark moment for […]

European Union France

Trade in Action

Jul 28, 2016

TTIP&TRADE in Action – July 28, 2016

By Global Business & Economics Program

Today will be the last edition of our newsletter before we go on summer break until Washington DC and Brussels are back in session in September. A month without your favorite newsletter on all things TTIP and Trade? Don’t despair- follow us on @TTIPAction for your daily news fix. For all of you who want to brush […]

Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia

New Atlanticist

Jul 27, 2016

Upcoming Elections Spotlight South Africa’s Worsening Economic Crisis

By Chloë McGrath

South Africa’s upcoming municipal elections on August 3 have brought the country’s economic crisis to the forefront of public discussion. The ruling African National Congress (ANC) party will be striving to maintain its political foothold against the Democratic Alliance and the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) party as the country continues to deal with a protracted […]

Economy & Business Elections

In the News

Jul 27, 2016

Biberman in Asian Affairs: Channeling Islam: Religious Narratives on Pakistani Television and Their Influence on Pakistani Youth

By Atlantic Council

Media Pakistan
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Experts

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Nic Adams

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Scowcroft Middle East Security Initiative

Energy & Environment Middle East

Fellow

Paul Adamson

Senior Advisor

Europe Center

Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia

Fellow

Akeel Abbas

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Iraq Initiative Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

Arabic Human Rights

Millennium fellow

Saeed Al Nazari

Secretary General, Great Arab Minds

Millennium Leadership Program

Education Middle East

Fellow

Osamah Al Rawhani

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs Scowcroft Middle East Security Initiative

Middle East Peacekeeping and Peacebuilding

Fellow

Safwan Al-Amin

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Iraq Initiative Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

Arabic English
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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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