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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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Big Weekend for the Big Brothers

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

Big Weekend for the Big Brothers

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

Big Weekend for the Big Brothers

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

Mar 5, 2012

Big Weekend for the Big Brothers

By Julian Lindley-French

This has been a big weekend for the big brothers. Vladimir Putin somehow managed to get himself ‘re-elected’ as Russian president. (He should next time try to become EU President as the system is by and large the same.)

International Organizations Politics & Diplomacy

New Atlanticist

Mar 2, 2012

The Long Arm of the Volcker Rule

By Ben Carliner

The new Volcker Rule seeks to prevent banks that are ‘too big to fail’ from trading on their own account. The idea is that institutions that benefit from public guarantees like deposit insurance and the central banks’ lender of last resort function shouldn’t be allowed to make risky bets that will fall to the taxpayer […]

Economy & Business European Union

NATOSource

Mar 1, 2012

As Europe becomes a ‘sanctions machine,’ it still lacks a strategy

By Charlemagne, the Economist

From Charlemagne, the Economist:  Hardly a meeting of foreign ministers passes without punitive measures against a brutal regime: import and investment bans, restrictions on financial dealings, hit-lists with hundreds of people stopped from entering the EU and having their assets frozen.

European Union International Organizations

Event Recap

Mar 1, 2012

The Authoritarian Slippery Slope: The Case of Belarus

By Jason Harmala

On March 1st, the Transatlantic Relations Program hosted an off-the-record roundtable discussion with the Dr. Anatoli Mikhailov and Dr. Pavel Tereshkovich of the European Humanities University.

Belarus European Union

New Atlanticist

Mar 1, 2012

Ukraine, Like Russia, Is Becoming a ‘Virtual Mafia State’

By Taras Kuzio

Yuriy Lutsenko, former Interior Minister in two governments led by Yulia Tymoshenko, was sentenced this week to four years imprisonment and given a three years ban from public office.

European Union International Organizations

New Atlanticist

Feb 29, 2012

Libya: the Transition Clock

By Julian Lindley-French

PRISM, the Journal for the Center for Complex Operations at the National Defense University in Washington, has just published a significant article of mine entitled, “Libya: The Transition Clock.”

European Union International Organizations

New Atlanticist

Feb 29, 2012

Putin Has Already Won. What Will He Do Now?

By Dean Jackson

Vladimir Putin has already won next week’s presidential election. He is the only viable candidate in a field of Kremlin approved have-beens and sell-outs; considerable administrative resources have been marshaled to secure his first-round victory; and he retains popularity measurably greater than that of his affiliated party. His actions following this long-expected victory will signal […]

Elections Politics & Diplomacy

NATOSource

Feb 28, 2012

On to Chicago: Enter the European Union

By Sven Biscop, the New Atlanticist

From Sven Biscop, the New Atlanticist:  At the NATO Summit in Chicago a first assessment of the Alliance’s Smart Defense initiative is expected.

European Union International Organizations

New Atlanticist

Feb 28, 2012

Living With Putin Redux

By Ross Wilson

Few people think that the upcoming Russian presidential election will result in anything other than Vladimir Putin’s restoration to the Kremlin. No credible opposition figure exists – or can be allowed to exist given the logic of the Russian system. Putin may not get the 51per cent required for a first round win, but victory […]

Elections Politics & Diplomacy

NATOSource

Feb 27, 2012

Qatar PM calls for arming Syrian rebels

By Michael Peel and Abigail Fielding-Smith, the Financial Times

From Michael Peel and Abigail Fielding-Smith, the Financial Times:  The oil-rich Gulf state of Qatar backed arming Syrian rebels on Monday, echoing fresh calls from opposition figures for a military response to the relentless regime bombardment of anti-government strongholds. As Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim al-Thani, Qatar’s prime minister, said opponents of President Bashar al-Assad should […]

European Union International Organizations
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Fatima Abbas

Director of Tribal and Native Affairs, Department of Treasury

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Politics & Diplomacy Rule of Law

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Nasredeen Abdulbari

Nonresident Senior Fellow, Project for Middle East Integration

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

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Gina Abercrombie-Winstanley

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Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security

Middle East National Security

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Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs Scowcroft Middle East Security Initiative

Arabic China

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Africa Economy & Business

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Aalaa Abuzaakouk

Deputy Director, Millennium Leadership Program

Millennium Leadership Program

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