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.

New Atlanticist
Mar 18, 2025

The Gaza cease-fire is over. What’s next from Israel, Hamas, and the US?

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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

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

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

Jul 7, 2016

Brexit May Strengthen NATO

By Ashish Kumar Sen

NATO Deputy Secretary General Vershbow said Brexit may make the military Alliance more important for the UK The British vote to leave the European Union will have minimal impact on the United Kingdom’s role in NATO; it could, in fact, enhance the Alliance’s importance as a forum at which to address global challenges, NATO Deputy […]

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In the News

Jul 7, 2016

Gedmin in Politico Europe: NATO Cannot be Strong if Democracy is Weak

By Jeffrey Gedmin

Read the full article here.

NATO Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Jul 7, 2016

Pham Quoted by VOA on the African Union Elections

By J. Peter Pham

Read the full article here.

Africa Elections

New Atlanticist

Jul 6, 2016

Economic Growth Seen as “Path to Power” in Brazil, But Will Politics Let It Happen?

By Meghan Rowley

Amid political uncertainty and a deepening recession, economic growth is seen as the “key” to reform and prosperity in Brazil. “If we fail economic growth, all the other scenarios would be a disaster,” said Ricardo Sennes, a nonresident senior Brazil fellow at the Atlantic Council’s Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center. “Not just disaster in the […]

Brazil Economy & Business

Trade in Action

Jul 6, 2016

TTIP&TRADE in Action – July 6, 2016

By Global Business & Economics Program

Photo source: @EU_TTIP_team 13 Reasons Why Breaking Up With The (E)U Is Hard To Do“So you broke up with the EU? You have a blank space and you’re wondering if you’re ever ever getting back together? Never fear, Taylor Swift is here to walk you through your Brexit.” The outcome of the British referendum brings […]

Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia

Bremain vs Brexit

Jul 6, 2016

Polyakova in the New York Times: Frexit? Dexit? Auxit? No Way. Britain Is Special.

By Alina Polyakova

Read the full article here.

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Bremain vs Brexit

Jul 5, 2016

Brexit Will Damage the US-UK Special Relationship

By Richard LeBaron

On a visit to London last week, I had a front-row seat for the political turmoil emerging from a vote for Brexit that no one expected. I thought British politics were in serious trouble when I served as deputy chief of mission and chargé d’affaires at the US Embassy between 2007 and 2010. But the […]

European Union International Organizations

New Atlanticist

Jul 1, 2016

US Isolationism Has Few Takers Abroad

By Meghan Rowley

Pew survey finds isolationist policies would be ‘unpopular’ Amid global trends of isolationism and proposals from Donald Trump for US disengagement, an international survey conducted by Pew Research Center suggests that isolationist policies would be “unpopular” if enacted by the next US administration.

Elections Europe & Eurasia

Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, June 15, 2016

NATOSource

Jul 1, 2016

Jens Stoltenberg: After Brexit, NATO Is Moving Closer to the EU

By Jens Stoltenberg, Newsweek

There is no denying that the world has become more dangerous in recent years.

European Union International Organizations

New Atlanticist

Jul 1, 2016

Crisis in Brazil Seen as Foreign Trade Opportunity

By Meghan Rowley

Brazil’s recent political and economic instability, while bringing uncertainty to the region, is also seen as creating an opportunity for the country to refocus its development efforts internationally. “Times of crisis are times of opportunities,” Daniel Godinho, Brazil’s secretary for trade, said at the Atlantic Council in Washington on June 28. “There’s a growing consensus […]

Brazil Economy & Business

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The Gaza cease-fire is over. What’s next from Israel, Hamas, and the US?

Enough carrots for Putin. For better negotiations, serve ‘maximum pressure’ instead.

Present without impact? How the Middle East perceives China’s diplomatic engagement

Content

Brexit May Strengthen NATO

Gedmin in Politico Europe: NATO Cannot be Strong if Democracy is Weak

Pham Quoted by VOA on the African Union Elections

Economic Growth Seen as “Path to Power” in Brazil, But Will Politics Let It Happen?

TTIP&TRADE in Action – July 6, 2016

Polyakova in the New York Times: Frexit? Dexit? Auxit? No Way. Britain Is Special.

Brexit Will Damage the US-UK Special Relationship

US Isolationism Has Few Takers Abroad

Jens Stoltenberg: After Brexit, NATO Is Moving Closer to the EU

Crisis in Brazil Seen as Foreign Trade Opportunity

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Nasredeen Abdulbari

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The 2026 Iraq Dialogue

Trade over aid: Prosperity for the US and the developing world

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