A high-level official’s conviction opens the door for progress on women’s rights in Kazakhstan

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
A high-level official’s conviction opens the door for progress on women’s rights in Kazakhstan

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 Economic Sanctions
A high-level official’s conviction opens the door for progress on women’s rights in Kazakhstan

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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New Atlanticist

Jun 5, 2024

A high-level official’s conviction opens the door for progress on women’s rights in Kazakhstan

By Margarita Assenova

A former economy minister’s murder case has sparked renewed efforts to confront domestic abuse and promote women’s rights in Kazakhstan.

Central Asia Human Rights

Eye on Europe's elections

Jun 5, 2024

Your primer on Belgium’s elections

By James Batchik

As Belgium prepares to vote for its regional and federal parliaments, along with new members of the European Parliament, the Europe Center breaks down the key dynamics at play.

Elections Europe & Eurasia

New Atlanticist

Jun 4, 2024

Ukrainian lawmakers are debating banning Telegram. Here’s what to know.

By Ivan Horodyskyy

Ukraine’s parliament is debating a bill that would ban Telegram unless the company implements certain changes to protect against national security threats.

Politics & Diplomacy Security & Defense

Elections in Latin America & the Caribbean

Jun 4, 2024

Bozmoski interviewed on Bloomberg Balance of Power

By Atlantic Council

On June 4, 2024, Deputy Director of the Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center María Fernanda Bozmoski was interviewed on Bloomberg’s Balance of Power radio show and podcast about President Joe Biden’s executive order slashing asylum claims in the US. More about our expert

Americas Elections

MENASource

Jun 4, 2024

Economic recovery in opposition-held Syria is challenging but still possible

By Sinan Hatahet

The United States and its allies can foster an early recovery in opposition-held areas without undermining the UN-led political resolution efforts.

Conflict Middle East

New Atlanticist

Jun 4, 2024

Experts react: Modi loses ground in an electoral surprise. What will his third term look like now?

By Atlantic Council experts

Our experts outline how Modi may govern in a third term as prime minister now that his party is set to lose its majority in parliament.

Elections India

Elections in Latin America & the Caribbean

Jun 4, 2024

Bozmoski interviewed on Bloomberg Markets

By Atlantic Council

On June 4, 2024, Deputy Director of the Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center María Fernanda Bozmoski was interviewed on Bloomberg Markets about expectations around the Claudia Sheinbaum presidency in Mexico. The segment starts approximately 34 minutes into the video. More about our expert

Americas Elections

New Atlanticist

Jun 4, 2024

Three ways Mexico’s new president could transform Central America

By María Fernanda Bozmoski

The first female president of Mexico has the opportunity to redefine her country’s role in Central America, address the root causes of migration, and promote a more stable and prosperous region.

Economy & Business Elections

Elections in Latin America & the Caribbean

Jun 4, 2024

Marczak interviewed on El Heraldo Radio about Mexican election results

By Atlantic Council

On June 4, 2024, Vice President and Senior Director of the Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center Jason Marczak was interviewed on El Heraldo Radio about the priorities for Claudia Sheinbaum’s administration. More about our expert

Americas Elections

Elections in Latin America & the Caribbean

Jun 3, 2024

Bozmoski interviewed on BBC News about Mexico election results

By Atlantic Council

On June 3, 2024, Deputy Director of the Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center María Fernanda Bozmoski was interviewed by Caitriona Perry on BBC News about Mexico’s new president-elect, Claudia Sheinbaum. More about our expert

Americas Elections
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Alexandria J. Maloney

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Heidi Hardt

Nonresident Senior Fellow

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Vicky Kuperman

Global Advisor, Women for Prosperity

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Media Russia

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Gordon Humphrey

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Freedom and Prosperity Center

Disinformation Freedom and Prosperity

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Julie Recinos

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

English Human Rights
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Rethinking US policy options in Afghanistan
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Lucian Kim on “Putin’s Revenge” and Russia’s war on Ukraine
Europe & Eurasia Human Rights Politics & Diplomacy Ukraine