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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After Criticizing US, France Finds Itself in Spotlight for Spying

New Atlanticist
Mar 18, 2025

The Gaza cease-fire is over. What’s next from Israel, Hamas, and the US?

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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.

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Israel

After Criticizing US, France Finds Itself in Spotlight for Spying

New Atlanticist
Mar 17, 2025

Enough carrots for Putin. For better negotiations, serve ‘maximum pressure’ instead.

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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.

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Financial Sanctions and Economic Coercion

After Criticizing US, France Finds Itself in Spotlight for Spying

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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NATOSource

Jul 9, 2013

After Criticizing US, France Finds Itself in Spotlight for Spying

By Sara Miller Llana, Christian Science Monitor

From Sara Miller Llana, Christian Science Monitor:  Eric Denécé, director of the French Center for Intelligence Studies and a former military intelligence analyst, says he expects the spying allegations on Europe to be little more than a political blip

Cybersecurity European Union

Issue Brief

Jul 9, 2013

Global trends 2030: challenges and opportunities for Europe

By Robert A. Manning

Tailored to address the distinct challenges Europe faces, this report draws upon the US National Intelligence Council’s Global Trends 2030: Alternative Worlds and provides further, in-depth analysis on the policy priorities and opportunities for Europe in the future.

Central Europe Eastern Europe

NATOSource

Jul 8, 2013

Can Europe Shoulder its Military Burden on its Own?

By Sara Miller Llana, Christian Science Monitor

From Sara Miller Llana, Christian Science Monitor:  If after World War II and into the cold war the US once jealously guarded its dominance in transatlantic affairs, today it wants Europe to take care of Europe and its neighborhood.

European Union International Organizations

NATOSource

Jul 8, 2013

Europe in Search of a Global Strategy

By Emma Bonino, Radoslaw Sikorski, José Manuel García-Margallo y Marfil and Carl Bildt, European Voice

From Emma Bonino, Radoslaw Sikorski, José Manuel García-Margallo y Marfil and Carl Bildt, European Voice:  The time has come to engage in a new strategic discussion, taking into account the immense changes in Europe and the rest of the world during the last decade.

European Union International Organizations

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
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