The case for chief gender officers in Caribbean states

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
The case for chief gender officers in Caribbean states

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 Economic Sanctions
The case for chief gender officers in Caribbean states

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

New Atlanticist

Jul 31, 2024

The case for chief gender officers in Caribbean states

By Valentina Sader

Caribbean countries should consider appointing chief gender officers to help address issues such as gender-based violence.

Caribbean Freedom and Prosperity
Facade of the Palace of Justice in the main square of Bogota, Colombia with the caption "Colombians, weapons gave you independence, laws will give you freedom."

Report

Jul 31, 2024

Justice Fair Play Initiative: The key to improving justice delivery in Colombia

By Juan Carlos Botero, Tania Luna Blanco, Astrid Liliana Sánchez-Mejía, Carlos Andrés Uribe Piedrahíta, Nicolás Cabra Ruiz, Natalia Correa Sánchez, Geoff Ramsey, Isabel Chiriboga, and Enrique Millán-Mejía

An accessible judicial system is crucial in countering global threats to democracy by enabling swift and fair dispute resolutions. This study demonstrates that such system can reduce uncertainty and create an environment conducive to investment and sustainable economic development.

Colombia Latin America

New Atlanticist

Jul 30, 2024

Dispatch from Rio: Can Brazil set up the G20 leaders’ summit for success?

By Ananya Kumar, Mrugank Bhusari

Brasília has sought to acknowledge fundamental disagreements on geopolitics between some members, and then to sidestep them entirely at the ministerial level. How long can this approach last?

Brazil Economy & Business

Elections in Latin America & the Caribbean

Jul 30, 2024

Marczak interviewed by BBC Newshour on Venezuela’s election

By Atlantic Council

On July 30, 2024, Vice President and Senior Director of the Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center Jason Marczak was interviewed on BBC Newshour about the results of Venezuela’s presidential election. More about our expert

Americas Democratic Transitions

In the News

Jul 30, 2024

McCord quoted in MSNBC on Trump’s remaining criminal cases

By Atlantic Council

Elections United States and Canada

UkraineAlert

Jul 30, 2024

Paris Olympics: Ukrainian dedicates medal to athletes killed by Russia

By Mark Temnycky

Ukrainian fencing star Olga Kharlan has won the country’s first medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics and dedicated her medal to the Ukrainian athletes "who couldn't be here because they were killed by Russia," writes Mark Temnycky .

Conflict France

Balkans Debrief

Jul 30, 2024

#BalkansDebrief – Does the new EU-Serbia lithium deal undermine democracy? A Debrief with Ivan Vejvoda

To discusss the EU's new lithium deal with Serbia, Ivan Vejvoda from the Institute for Human Sciences sits down with Ilva Tare, Nonresident Senior Fellow, for this episode of #BalkansDebrief.

European Union Geopolitics & Energy Security

Elections in Latin America & the Caribbean

Jul 30, 2024

Ramsey quoted in The New York Times about Venezuela’s presidential election

By Atlantic Council

On July 30, 2024, Senior Fellow Geoff Ramsey of the Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center was quoted in The New York Times about the Venezuelan election. More about our expert

Americas Democratic Transitions

Elections in Latin America & the Caribbean

Jul 30, 2024

Ramsey interviewed by BBC World Business Report

By Atlantic Council

On July 30, 2024, Senior Fellow Geoff Ramsey of the Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center was interviewed on BBC’s World Business Report about the Atlantic Council’s Memo to the President outlining scenarios and paths forward for Venezuela. More about our expert

Americas Democratic Transitions

Report

Jul 30, 2024

After anti-migration efforts shrank its influence, Rome needs a new Libya policy

By Karim Mezran, Aldo Liga

It has been more than thirteen years since the outbreak of the 2011 Libyan revolution and the moment when Italy reluctantly supported the NATO-led intervention that imposed a no-fly zone over Libya purportedly to protect the population from Muammar Gaddafi’s retaliation.

Italy Libya
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Experts

European Leadership Accelerator Participant

Antti Rauhala

Programme Officer, International Energy Agency (IEA)

Millennium Leadership Program

Central Europe Eastern Europe

Staff

Kate Springs

Program Assistant, Strategic Litigation Project

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

Human Rights International Norms

Fellow

Samantha Sutton

Nonresident Senior Fellow, N7 Initiative

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

Conflict Israel

Fellow

Ibrahim Al-Assil

Lead of the Syria Project

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

Arabic Conflict

Millennium fellow

Anton Vuljaj

Vice President, Koch

Millennium Leadership Program

Economy & Business Media

Fellow

Kevin K. Sullivan

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center

Economy & Business Energy & Environment
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Events

Online Event Tue, September 16, 2025 • 11:00 am ET

What to watch in Moldova’s parliamentary elections
Disinformation Elections Politics & Diplomacy Resilience & Society
Public Event Tue, September 23, 2025 • 3:30 pm ET

Spain’s foreign minister on Madrid’s approach to European and global security

AN #ACFRONTPAGE EVENT—Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares Bueno shares Spain's strategy for Europe, NATO's southern flank, and the transatlantic alliance.

Europe & Eurasia NATO Politics & Diplomacy Security & Defense