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 Security: The Next ‘Battle Ground’?

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 Security: The Next ‘Battle Ground’?

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 Security: The Next ‘Battle Ground’?

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

Jun 30, 2015

Climate Security: The Next ‘Battle Ground’?

By Global Energy Center

In honor of the European Union’s (EU) Climate Diplomacy Day on June 17, 2015, the Atlantic Council’s Global Energy Center, in cooperation with the EU, hosted a discussion exploring the critical dynamic between climate change and global security. Panelists addressed the local and global actions that can be taken to reduce the stresses climate change […]

Climate Change & Climate Action Energy & Environment

Europe After The Vote

Jun 30, 2015

Montanino on Pressure on Greece to Cede to IMF Demands

By Andrea Montanino

Bloomberg quotes Global Business and Economics Program Director Andrea Montanino on European leaders waiting for Greek Prime Minister Tsipras to compromise as his country buckles under capital controls and fails to make its International Monetary Fund payment:

European Union Greece

In the News

Jun 30, 2015

Montanino on IMF Taking Back Seat in Greek Crisis

By Andrea Montanino

Bloomberg quotes Global Business and Economics Program Director Andrea Montanino on the International Monetary Fund playing a secondary role in the group of creditors bailing out Greece:

European Union Greece

Europe After The Vote

Jun 30, 2015

Montanino on Greece Missing IMF Payment

By Andrea Montanino

Bloomberg quotes Global Business and Economics Program Director Andrea Montanino on Greece becoming the first advanced economy to miss a payment on IMF debt, after its bailout talks with creditors collapsed:

European Union Greece
President of the EU Council Donald Tusk, June 25, 2015

NATOSource

Jun 26, 2015

EU Urges More Defense Spending in Dangerous Times

By Adrian Croft, Reuters

European Council President Donald Tusk urged European leaders to spend more on defense on Friday as deadly attacks in France, Tunisia and Kuwait drove home his point about dramatic changes to the security situation in Europe and its neighborhood.

European Union France

In the News

Jun 26, 2015

Marczak on Venezuela’s Female Electoral Mandate

By Jason Marczak

The Miami Herald quotes Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center Deputy Director Jason Marczak on the Venezuelan National Electoral Council’s announcement that at least 40 percent of a party’s candidates must be women, and how this announcement has thrown the opposition into chaos: 

Elections Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Jun 25, 2015

Gramer and Daniels: France Fills the American Arms Void

By Gramer and Daniels

Transatlantic Security Initiative Assistant Director Robbie Gramer and Middle East Peace and Security Initiative Program Assistant Owen Daniels write for Politico on new French defense contracts with Gulf states in light of strained negotiations between the United States and its partners in the region:

France International Organizations

In the News

Jun 25, 2015

Polyakova on Far-Right EU Political Parties

By Alina Polyakova

USA Today quotes Dinu Patriciu Eurasia Center Associate Director Alina Polyakova on Russia and Europe’s extremist parties finding a common cause:

European Union International Organizations

Report

Jun 24, 2015

Shaping the Asia-Pacific Future: Strengthening the institutional architecture for an open, rules-based economic order

By Olin Wethington and Robert A. Manning

Australia China

Issue Brief

Jun 23, 2015

Tunisia: From elected government to effective governance

By Karim Mezran and Lara Talverdian

Tunisia has accomplished significant milestones, from ousting an authoritarian regime in 2011 to ushering in a fully elected government in 2015. Nonetheless, the country is still in a critical phase of its transition, balancing the challenges of governance to address pressing economic and security issues. In their Atlantic Council Issue in Focus, “Tunisia: From Elected […]

Democratic Transitions North Africa
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Experts

Millennium fellow

Federico Hoyos

Executive Director, Fundacion Los 8 Valores

Millennium Leadership Program

Colombia Latin America

Staff

Zahar Hryniv

Program Assistant

Eurasia Center

Ukraine Politics & Diplomacy

Millennium fellow

Alexandra Hubbard-Gourlay

Senior Director, Laurel Strategies

Millennium Leadership Program

Economy & Business Media

Fellow

Danuta Hübner

Distinguished Fellow

Europe Center

Democratic Transitions Economy & Business

Advisory Council member

Gordon Humphrey

Member, Freedom and Prosperity Center Advisory Council

Freedom and Prosperity Center

Disinformation Freedom and Prosperity

Fellow

Richard Hurowitz

Nonresident senior fellow

Europe Center

Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia
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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