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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Burwell in Rzeczpospolita: Poland’s Strength Lies in the European Union’s Strength

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

Burwell in Rzeczpospolita: Poland’s Strength Lies in the European Union’s Strength

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

Burwell in Rzeczpospolita: Poland’s Strength Lies in the European Union’s Strength

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

Mar 9, 2016

Burwell in Rzeczpospolita: Poland’s Strength Lies in the European Union’s Strength

By Frances G. Burwell

Read the full article here.

European Union International Organizations

In the News

Mar 9, 2016

Dungan Quoted by Politico Europe on the United States and European Union’s Stance and Strategy Against Russia and Putin

By Nicholas Dungan

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European Union International Organizations

In the News

Mar 9, 2016

Pham Quoted by Maghreb Arabe Press on Ban Ki-Moon’s Tindouf Refugee Camp Comments

By J. Peter Pham

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International Organizations North Africa

In the News

Mar 8, 2016

Gedmin Quoted by Zocalo on British Cultural Influence on America

By Jeffrey Gedmin

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European Union International Organizations

Event Recap

Mar 8, 2016

Finding Traction for TTIP: Perspectives on the US-UK Trade Relationship feat. UK Trade Minister Lord Francis Maude

By Future Europe Initiative

On March 8, the Atlantic Council hosted a private lunch discussion with UK Minister of State for Trade and Investment, the Rt. Hon. Lord Maude of Horsham. Lord Maude was accompanied by his appointed successor, Lord Price, who will take up the duties of trade minister in April.

Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Mar 7, 2016

Ullman in UPI: Inside the Looking Glass – the Race for the US Presidency

By Harlan Ullman

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Elections Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Mar 7, 2016

Koranyi Quoted by Reuters on Clinton’s Plans to Stop Fracking

By David Koranyi

Read the full article here.

Elections Politics & Diplomacy

New Atlanticist

Mar 7, 2016

Move Ahead with TTIP

By Andrea Montanino and E. Anthony Wayne

European Trade Commissioner Cecilia Malmström and US Trade Representative Michael Froman will meet March 11 and again on March 18 to take stock of the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) negotiations. If successful, TTIP will take the US-EU trade and investment relationship to new heights, create economic growth on both sides of the Atlantic, […]

Economy & Business European Union

In the News

Mar 4, 2016

Pham Quoted by Time on US Role in Uganda’s Presidential Elections

By J. Peter Pham

Read the full article here.

East Africa Elections

FutureSource

Mar 3, 2016

Bridging the Security-Democracy Gap: Tools for Responding to Resurgent Authoritarianism

By Torrey Taussig

A quarter-century after the fall of the Berlin Wall and the collapse of the Soviet Union, leading authoritarian regimes are thriving in the twenty-first century global security environment. As Freedom House reports, “fundamentally antidemocratic governments have strengthened their hold on power by making at least some of the common set of concessions – largely illusory […]

National Security Politics & Diplomacy
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Experts

Fellow

Jeremy Mark

Nonresident Senior Fellow

GeoEconomics Center

Africa China

Millennium fellow

Hanar Marouf

Political Officer, British Consulate General Erbil

Millennium Leadership Program

Civil Society Iraq

Fellow

Patrik Martínek

Visiting Fellow

Europe Center

Central Europe Europe & Eurasia

Staff

Ginger Matchett

Assistant Director

GeoStrategy Initiative Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security

Africa Americas

Millennium fellow

Alisha Mathew

Senior Lawyer, Office of Amal Clooney

Millennium Leadership Program

Europe & Eurasia Human Rights

Staff

James Mazzarella

Senior Director, Freedom and Prosperity Center

Freedom and Prosperity Center

Economy & Business Freedom and Prosperity
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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