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.

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.

Conflict
Israel

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

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

Nov 19, 2012

It’s Time for Free Trade With Europe

By Frances G. Burwell, U.S. News & World Report

From Frances G. Burwell, U.S. News & World Report: European leaders have turned to economics as the basis of a renewed partnership with the United States—

European Union International Organizations

NATOSource

Nov 19, 2012

NATO to weigh Turkey missile request as ‘matter of urgency’

By Hurriyet Daily News

From Hurriyet Daily News: NATO chief Anders Fogh Rasmussen today said the alliance would consider a request from Turkey to deploy Patriot anti-missile batteries along its border border with Syria "as a matter of urgency", AFP has reported.

European Union International Organizations

MENASource

Nov 16, 2012

Beyond the Money in Stepped up EU-Egypt Relations

By Sarah El Sirgany

Europe offers Egypt €5 billion of loans and grants to mark the end of its 20-month-long wait and see approach to the North African country, but fundamental changes in policy beyond finances are yet to materialize. On November 14, the European Union High Representative Catherine Ashton announced a package of staggered grants and loans to […]

European Union International Organizations

New Atlanticist

Nov 13, 2012

Britain and France in Flanders Fields

By Julian Lindley-French

The eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month.

European Union International Organizations

New Atlanticist

Nov 8, 2012

For the Future Leaders of United States and China, a World of Difference

By Philip Haxel

Two days after US voters head to the polls, the People’s Republic of China will select its next generation of leaders, albeit in a less democratic fashion.

China Elections

New Atlanticist

Nov 7, 2012

Obama’s Lessons for Europe

By Julian Lindley-French

James Freeman Clarke once said, “A politician thinks of the next election; a statesman of the next generation.” President Obama has just been re-elected by the next generation. Now is his chance to be the statesman he needs to become.

Elections Politics & Diplomacy

New Atlanticist

Nov 7, 2012

A Real Presidential Agenda

By Harlan Ullman

The only downside to writing a Wednesday column recurs every fourth November and the day after the United States’ presidential elections.

Elections Politics & Diplomacy

New Atlanticist

Nov 6, 2012

Status Quo Election

By James Joyner

Today, Americans elect the man who will be president for the next four years. From a foreign policy standpoint, at least, we’re likely in for the status quo–and not just because President Obama is likely to be re-elected. Buried in the election eve Gallup poll, which headlines Romney’s microscopic 49 percent to 48 percent lead over […]

Elections Politics & Diplomacy

Issue Brief

Nov 6, 2012

An Agenda for NATO-EU-Private Sector Cyber Collaboration

By Tom Parkhouse and Leendert van Bochoven

For the Smarter Alliance Initiative, Tom Parkhouse, senior fellow with the Cyber Statecraft Initiative of the Brent Scowcroft Center on International Security, and Leendert van Bochoven emphasize in “An Agenda for NATO-EU-Private Sector Cyber Collaboration,” that a secure cyber environment will encourage investment in the Euro-Atlantic area, increase competitiveness of Euro-Atlantic business, and promote export […]

European Union International Organizations

New Atlanticist

Nov 6, 2012

Election Day 2012: Another UNIVAC Moment!

By Paul Saffo

On election night 60 years ago, CBS News used a UNIVAC I computer to predict that Eisenhower would win the 1952 presidential election by a landslide.

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

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

Present without impact? How the Middle East perceives China’s diplomatic engagement

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It’s Time for Free Trade With Europe

NATO to weigh Turkey missile request as ‘matter of urgency’

Beyond the Money in Stepped up EU-Egypt Relations

Britain and France in Flanders Fields

For the Future Leaders of United States and China, a World of Difference

Obama’s Lessons for Europe

A Real Presidential Agenda

Status Quo Election

An Agenda for NATO-EU-Private Sector Cyber Collaboration

Election Day 2012: Another UNIVAC Moment!

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Carmiel Arbit

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Anna Ascani

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