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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Dungan Quoted by CNN on Brexit and the US Presidential Election

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

Dungan Quoted by CNN on Brexit and the US Presidential Election

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

Dungan Quoted by CNN on Brexit and the US Presidential Election

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

Bremain vs Brexit

Jun 22, 2016

Dungan Quoted by CNN on Brexit and the US Presidential Election

By Nicholas Dungan

Read the full article here.

European Union International Organizations

In the News

Jun 22, 2016

Hellyer in RUSI: The European Union and its Eurabia Anxieties: Can the European Union Curtail Extreme Nationalism?

By H.A. Hellyer

Read the full article here.

European Union International Organizations

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Jun 21, 2016

US Army Secretary Ties Inclusivity, National Security Capability

By Mitch Hulse

The promotion of inclusiveness and diversity goes hand in hand with enhancing the United States’ national security capability, US Secretary of the Army Eric Fanning said on June 21. “Our national security will suffer if we allow bias or prejudice to close doors and discourage great future leaders from serving,” he said. “Building an army […]

International Organizations Politics & Diplomacy

Event Recap

Jun 21, 2016

NAC-D Debrief with James J. Townsend, Jr.

By Lauren Speranza & Marija Vaicekauskaite

On June 21, 2016 the Atlantic Council hosted a private session with James J. Townsend, Jr., Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for European and NATO Policy at the US Department of Defense. DASD Townsend debriefed the latest NATO Defense Ministerial meeting held on June 14-15, just weeks ahead of the NATO Summit in Warsaw. The […]

European Union International Organizations

Bremain vs Brexit

Jun 21, 2016

Brexit or Bremain, What the EU Desperately Needs is Reform

By Ashish Kumar Sen

Atlantic Council experts discuss what Brussels needs to do differently British voters will take part in a referendum on June 23 to decide whether the United Kingdom should remain in the European Union. Latest polls show a close race. For months, proponents and opponents of the so-called Brexit have made their case to the British […]

European Union International Organizations

Bremain vs Brexit

Jun 21, 2016

Burwell Quoted by CNN on Brexit and the Implications for the United States

By Frances Burwell

Read the full article here.

European Union International Organizations

MENASource

Jun 21, 2016

The EU, Areas of Conflict in International Politics, and the Case for Assuming Greater Responsibility

By Ralf Fuecks

This article is remarks by Ralf Fuecks, president of the Heinrich-Böll Foundation, presented at the Foundation’s 17th Annual Policy Conference on June 17, 2016.

European Union International Organizations

Bremain vs Brexit

Jun 21, 2016

Montanino in MarketWatch: Five Steps the European Union Must Take Regardless of the Brexit Vote

By Andrea Montanino

Read the full article here.

European Union International Organizations

New Atlanticist

Jun 17, 2016

Memo to Next US President: Don’t Squander Opportunity with Iran

By Mitch Hulse

The nuclear deal with Iran has laid the foundation for a stable relationship between the United States and Iran, and the next US administration must prioritize ties with the Islamic Republic, panelists agreed at a conference at the Atlantic Council in Washington on June 16.

Elections Iran

In the News

Jun 17, 2016

Slavin Joins Voice of America to Discuss the Orlando Shooting

By Barbara Slavin

Listen to the full interview here.

Politics & Diplomacy
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Experts

Fellow

Marino Auffant

Nonresident Senior Fellow

GeoStrategy Initiative Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security

Economy & Business Energy & Environment

Active affiliation

Olena Babakova

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Europe Center

Central Europe Europe & Eurasia

Fellow

Jieun Baek

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Indo-Pacific Security Initiative Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security

Democratic Transitions Human Rights

Staff

Kiran Baez

Program Assistant

Atlantic Council Turkey Program

Central Asia Geopolitics & Energy Security

Staff

Elise Baker

Senior Staff Lawyer, Strategic Litigation Project

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

Civil Society Extremism

Fellow

Dana L. Banks

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Africa Center

Africa Economy & Business
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Events

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
Online Event Mon, May 18, 2026 • 9:00 am ET

Warsaw Week 2026
Defense Industry Defense Policy Politics & Diplomacy Security & Defense