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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Climate and Sustainability Roundtable with H.E. Mogens Lykketoft

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

Climate and Sustainability Roundtable with H.E. Mogens Lykketoft

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

Climate and Sustainability Roundtable with H.E. Mogens Lykketoft

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

Event Recap

May 6, 2016

Climate and Sustainability Roundtable with H.E. Mogens Lykketoft

By Mikaila Altenbern

On Thursday, May 5, 2016, the Atlantic Council Global Energy Center hosted a roundtable discussion with H.E. Mogens Lykketoft, President of the seventieth Session of the United Nations General Assembly. President Lykketoft offered insights into the implementation of the Paris Climate Agreement and the United Nations 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda.

International Organizations Politics & Diplomacy

Issue Brief

May 6, 2016

Stolen Future

By Diane Francis

Diane Francis’ new issue brief, “Stolen Future,” exposes the depth and breadth of the economic devastation a corruption fueled oligarchy has wrought in Ukraine. In the wake of the Euromaidan Revolution, Ukraine has the opportunity to break the cycle of wealth appropriation which has plagued both Russia and Ukraine since the collapse of the Soviet […]

Corruption Democratic Transitions

In the News

May 5, 2016

Ghaddar in Now News: Lebanese Shiites Disrupting the Status Quo

By Hanin Ghaddar

Read the full article here.

Elections Middle East

Trade in Action

May 5, 2016

TTIP & Trade in Action – May 4, 2016

By Global Business & Economics Program

The 13th round of TTIP negotiations took place last week in New York. The next round is expected to take part at the end of July in Europe, in an effort to complete negotiations during the Obama administration.

Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia

In the News

May 5, 2016

Nordenman Quoted by CNN on Russia’s Submarine Arsenal and Strategy in Northern Europe

By Magnus Nordenman

Read the full article here.

European Union International Organizations

In the News

May 5, 2016

Montanino Quoted by ERT Greece on Greek Bailout Program

By Andrea Montanino

Read the full article here.

Economy & Business European Union

In the News

May 5, 2016

Hellyer in The National: We Should Hold the Same Standards

By H.A. Hellyer

Read the full article here.

Elections Politics & Diplomacy

Bremain vs Brexit

May 4, 2016

Brexit Would Have a ‘Dramatic Effect’ on the West’s Stability

By Ashish Kumar Sen

George Robertson, former NATO Secretary General, says Europe’s role in the world is at stake The United Kingdom’s exit from the European Union would have a “dramatic effect” on the stability of the West, warned Lord George Robertson, who has served as Secretary General of NATO as well as the United Kingdom’s Defence Minister. British […]

European Union International Organizations

New Atlanticist

May 4, 2016

Greenpeace Leak Creates Confusion, Not Clarity, on TTIP

By Danielle Leopold

Atlantic Council’s Andrea Montanino warns against reading too much into leaked negotiation papers Greenpeace’s decision to leak 248 classified documents related to the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) negotiations only creates more confusion rather than contributing to an understanding of the complex process, according to the Atlantic Council’s Andrea Montanino. By leaking the documents, […]

Economy & Business European Union

In the News

May 4, 2016

Bensahel Joins NPR’s All Things Considered to Discuss US Presidential Candidates Foreign Policy Toward ISIS

By Nora Bensahel

Defense Industry Elections
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Experts

Fellow

Ibrahim Al-Assil

Nonresident Senior Fellow, Syria Project

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

Arabic Conflict

Fellow

Bisher Al-Khasawneh

Distinguished Fellow, Scowcroft Middle East Security Initiative

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

Arabic Defense Policy

Fellow

Rend Al-Rahim

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Iraq Initiative Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

Arabic Democratic Transitions

Staff

Ignacio Albe

Assistant Director

Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center

Argentina Latin America

Fellow

Alexander Alden

Nonresident Senior Fellow

GeoStrategy Initiative Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security

Defense Policy English

Staff

Nika Aleksejeva

Resident Fellow, Baltics

Digital Forensic Research Lab

Belarus Disinformation
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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