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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Egyptian Democracy 2.0?

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

Egyptian Democracy 2.0?

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

Egyptian Democracy 2.0?

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

Jul 8, 2013

Egyptian Democracy 2.0?

By Julian Lindley-French

In a master-class of under-stated British diplomatic fudgery Foreign Secretary (and fellow Yorkshireman) William Hague said of the Egyptian Army’s ‘soft coup,’ “It’s happened, so we will have to recognize the situation will move on.”  Implicit in that statement is recognition that if Egypt is to create Egyptian democracy 2.0 one would not ideally start from […]

North Africa Politics & Diplomacy

New Atlanticist

Jul 8, 2013

Egypt: A Coup Is What it Is

By Rajan Menon

On Wednesday, Egypt’s military, long the country’s most powerful political institution and an outfit with a massive economic empire, deposed Mohamed Morsi, the only Egyptian president ever to attain office by winning an election in which all political parties could compete on an equal footing.

Elections North Africa

NATOSource

Jul 5, 2013

Rasmussen: ‘NATO is not Involved’ in NSA Spying Scandal

By Anders Fogh Rasmussen, NATO

From Anders Fogh Rasmussen, NATO:  I don’t have any information about possible NSA facilities within the US representation at NATO.

European Union International Organizations

New Atlanticist

Jul 3, 2013

When Governments Become Destructive

By Harlan Ullman

July Fourth marks the United States’ Independence Day. The central celebrated document, the Declaration of Independence, that rejected British rule, was the masterpiece of democratic expression written by Thomas Jefferson in 1776. The most profound lines aren’t the more famous “When in the course of human events” or “all men are created equal” but rather […]

Politics & Diplomacy

NATOSource

Jul 1, 2013

Obama Responds to Allegations of US Spying

By Jeff Mason and Mark Felsenthal, Reuters

From Jeff Mason and Mark Felsenthal, Reuters:  President Barack Obama tried on Monday to reassure European allies affronted by reports of U.S. spying by suggesting all the world’s intelligence services were involved in finding out the thinking of opponents and allies alike.

European Union International Organizations

New Atlanticist

Jul 1, 2013

Want to Save Dodd-Frank? Consider TTIP

By Chris Brummer

Perhaps the last thing Democrats want to do, after all the hard work of getting Dodd-Frank through Congress, is to consider including financial services in upcoming trade talks with Europe. But it might be the best way to preserve the effectiveness of financial reforms.

Economy & Business European Union

NATOSource

Jul 1, 2013

European Commission Orders Bugging Sweep after US Spying Claims

By Peter Spiegel and Quentin Peel, Financial Times

From Peter Spiegel and Quentin Peel, Financial Times:  The European Commission has ordered a sweep of its facilities in Brussels following revelations that US intelligence agencies have been tapping data feeds and bugging communications of EU offices and missions.

European Union International Organizations

NATOSource

Jul 1, 2013

French President: US Spying Threatens Free-Trade Talks

By Frank Jordans and Sarah DiLorenzo, AP

From Frank Jordans and Sarah DiLorenzo, AP:  French President Francois Hollande demanded on Monday that the United States immediately stop its alleged eavesdropping on European Union diplomats

European Union International Organizations

NATOSource

Jul 1, 2013

Former NSA Director Defends US Spying on Allies

By Stephen Castle and Eric Schmitt, New York Times

From Stephen Castle and Eric Schmitt, New York Times:  European officials and politicians reacted angrily on Sunday to reports that the United States has been spying on its European Union allies

European Union International Organizations

NATOSource

Jul 1, 2013

Europeans are Furious Over Reports of Spying by US on Its Allies

By Claus Hecking and Stefan Schultz, Spiegel

From Claus Hecking and Stefan Schultz, Spiegel:  Europeans are furious. Revelations that the US intelligence service National Security Agency (NSA) targeted the European Union and several European countries with its far-reaching spying activities have led to angry reactions from several senior EU and German politicians.

European Union International Organizations
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Helena Fee Rasch

Visiting Fellow

Freedom and Prosperity Center

Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia

Fellow

Zoltán Fehér

Nonresident Fellow

Global China Hub

Central Europe China

Fellow

Edward Fishman

Former Nonresident Senior Fellow

Eurasia Center

Russia Financial Sanctions and Economic Coercion

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Marie Forestier 

Nonresident Senior Fellow, Syria Project

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

Arabic French

Staff

Denise Forsthuber

Deputy Director, Strategic Engagement and Operations

Europe Center Transform Europe Initiative

Central Europe Eastern Europe

Fellow

Diane Francis

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Eurasia Center

Ukraine
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