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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Montanino on Pressure on Greece to Cede to IMF Demands

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

Montanino on Pressure on Greece to Cede to IMF Demands

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

Montanino on Pressure on Greece to Cede to IMF Demands

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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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

Event Recap

Jun 18, 2015

The Next Phase of the Future of Authoritarianism Project

By Brent Scowcroft Center

On June 18, Dr. Mathew Burrows and Dr. Maria Stephan hosted a private roundtable conversation about the next phase of the Strategic Foresight Initiative’s “Future of Authoritarianism” project; a monograph is due in summer 2016. The study would make the case that democracy assistance is a vital national interest. It explores how to balance that interest against others—such […]

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