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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Sisi: A New Nasser or a New Sadat?

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

Sisi: A New Nasser or a New Sadat?

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

Sisi: A New Nasser or a New Sadat?

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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MENASource

May 22, 2014

Sisi: A New Nasser or a New Sadat?

By Tom Dale

Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has repeatedly been compared to former Egyptian president Gamal Abdel Nasser, but his own words suggest that the late president Anwar al-Sadat – who won popularity early in his tenure but ended his life unpopular and resented – may be the more instructive comparison.

Elections North Africa

In the News

May 20, 2014

Workman Quoted About TTIP in RIA Novosti

By Garrett Workman

RIA Novosti quotes Atlantic Council managing editor of TTIP Action Garrett Workman on Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership:

Economy & Business European Union

MENASource

May 20, 2014

Ideological Distinction in the Coming Parliament

By Jayson Casper

Many have argued that Abdel Fattah al-Sisi’s likely election as Egypt’s next president is an indication of a return to Hosni Mubarak-era policies. However apt the comparison may or may not be, the analysis overlooks one key advantage Sisi lacks. There is no longer a National Democratic Party (NDP), the party faithful to ousted president […]

Elections North Africa

MENASource

May 19, 2014

Short-Term Stability in Sinai Will Exacerbate Tensions for Egypt’s Next President

By Zack Gold

The Egyptian governorate of North Sinai is a volatile region in which and from which violent actors have lashed out at the country’s military and security forces since even before the 2011 fall of Hosni Mubarak. From the summer of 2011, the Egyptian armed forces and police have worked to reestablish stability in the Sinai […]

Elections North Africa

MENASource

May 19, 2014

Party Positions on Presidential Elections: Inside the Decision-Making Process

By Sarah El Sirgany

Political parties in Egypt have three choices for this year’s presidential elections: supporting former defense minister Field Marshal Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, former presidential candidate Hamdeen Sabbahi, or boycotting. It is a simple task that does not require the scrutinizing of multiple electoral programs for their compatibility with party agendas—so simple that it was put to […]

Elections North Africa

In the News

May 17, 2014

LeBaron on Hagel’s Meeting with Gulf Counterparts

By Richard LeBaron

Defense News quotes Rafik Hariri Center Resident Senior Fellow Richard LeBaron on the meeting between US Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel and his Gulf Cooperation Council counterparts:

International Organizations Politics & Diplomacy

SouthAsiaSource

May 16, 2014

Narendra Modi and His Huge Challenges

By Mohan Guruswamy

Reporting from New Delhi, India. The 2014 national election represented a complete rejection of the Indian National Congress’s style of functioning.

Elections India

SouthAsiaSource

May 16, 2014

India’s Destiny Dilemma

By Rajan Menon

As India’s elections draw to a close, one thing is clear: its potential is undeniable—and so are its problems. On August 15, India will mark the sixty-seventh year of its independence. The results of its national parliamentary elections will be official well before then. This country of kaleidoscopic diversity will have again transferred political power […]

Elections India

In the News

May 15, 2014

Greene on Greek Effects on Eurozone Crisis

By Megen Greene

Bloomberg quotes Megan Greene, chief economist of Maverick Intelligence and a senior fellow in the Council’s Global Business and Economics Program, on the impact of Greek bonds on the Eurozone crisis:

European Union Greece

MENASource

May 14, 2014

Hagel’s Meeting with GCC Defense Ministers: How to Measure Results

By Richard LeBaron

In a significant policy speech in Manama in December, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel was in full reassurance mode, letting our Gulf allies know that the United States was committed to their security and would maintain a strong military presence in the Gulf for a long time to come.

International Organizations Politics & Diplomacy
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Thom Shanker

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Distinguished Fellow, Scowcroft Middle East Security Initiative

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Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security

National Security Politics & Diplomacy

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Nonresident Senior Fellow, Project for Middle East Integration

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

Economy & Business India
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