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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President Mohamed Morsi’s Constitutional Declaration – August 12

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

President Mohamed Morsi’s Constitutional Declaration – August 12

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

President Mohamed Morsi’s Constitutional Declaration – August 12

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

Content

MENASource

Aug 30, 2012

President Mohamed Morsi’s Constitutional Declaration – August 12

By Nancy Messieh

President Mohamed Morsi issued a new Constitutional Declaration on August 12 consisting of four articles. Download the PDF

North Africa Political Reform

New Atlanticist

Aug 30, 2012

How Romney Can Win the Foreign Policy Debate

By R. Nicholas Burns

As Mitt Romney accepts the Republican presidential nomination to run against Barack Obama, his first test is to explain how he can revive the American economy and put people back to work — the dominant issue in the election. But Romney also faces a second test — how will he lead the world’s most powerful […]

Elections Politics & Diplomacy

New Atlanticist

Aug 29, 2012

Democracy Is Discipline and Self-Restraint

By Odeh Aburdene

The Arab uprisings over the last twenty months have shown that power flows from the bottom up, and people eventually will defy unjust tyranny and oppression. The Arab uprisings are a testament to the power of the powerless.

Libya North Africa

NATOSource

Aug 29, 2012

Sweden invites Lithuania to join the EU’s Nordic Battlegroup

By Ministry of Defense of Lithuania

From Ministry of Defense of Lithuania:  Sweden has sent a formal invitation for Lithuania to join the Sweden-led EU Nordic Battlegroup in the first half of 2015.

European Union International Organizations

NATOSource

Aug 24, 2012

Commanders of ‘Big Three’ counter-piracy task forces meet at sea

By EU NAVFOR

From EU NAVFOR:  On 24 August 2012 the Force Commanders from the EU Naval Force Somalia – Operation Atalanta (EU NAVFOR), NATO Operation Ocean Shield (TF-508) and Combined Task Force 151 (operated by the Combined Maritime Forces – CMF) met on board the EU NAVFOR flagship ITS San Guisto

European Union International Organizations

New Atlanticist

Aug 23, 2012

Julian Assange’s Misrule of Law

By Ana Palacio

The uproar surrounding Ecuador’s grant of political asylum to WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has obscured huge inconsistencies. Only by examining them can we understand what is truly at stake in the case.

European Union International Organizations

NATOSource

Aug 22, 2012

Belarus sacks foreign minister after teddy bear row

By Reuters

From Reuters:  Belarussian President Alexander Lukashenko sacked his foreign minister weeks after a diplomatic row with Sweden and the European Union over a pro-democracy stunt in which hundreds of teddy bears were air-dropped over the country.

European Union International Organizations

NATOSource

Aug 21, 2012

NATO and China Meet in Gulf of Aden

By Allied Command Operations

From Allied Command Operations:  Yesterday, NATO and China met in the Gulf of Aden, where Commodore Ben Bekkering welcomed his Chinese counterpart Rear Admiral Zhou Xuming onboard NATO’s counter piracy flagship, HNLMS Rotterdam.

European Union International Organizations

New Atlanticist

Aug 20, 2012

Reversing the Anti-American Sway in Yemen

By Danya Greenfield

While John Brennan’s, President Obama’s chief counterterrorism advisor, recent speech on U.S. policy in Yemen still echoed in the halls of the Council of Foreign Relations, the rebel Houthi movement was busy planning an anti-American demonstration galvanizing hundreds of supporters across the country. Although the Houthis are by no means representative of the Yemeni public, […]

Drones International Organizations

NATOSource

Aug 17, 2012

France and Poland hope Weimar Triangle can revive EU defense cooperation

By Polskie Radio

European Union International Organizations
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International Business Development Manager, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.

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Executive in Residence in Global Economy and Adjunct Assistant Professor, New York University

Millennium Leadership Program

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Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

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