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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US congratulates the EU for celebrating Europe Day

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

US congratulates the EU for celebrating Europe Day

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

US congratulates the EU for celebrating Europe Day

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

May 8, 2011

US congratulates the EU for celebrating Europe Day

By Hillary Clinton, U.S. Department of State

From Hillary Clinton, U.S. Department of State:  On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I congratulate the people of the European Union as you celebrate Europe Day this May 9. Sixty-one years ago today, Robert Schuman issued a historic declaration proposing a European continent united in solidarity – one that […]

European Union International Organizations

NATOSource

May 5, 2011

EU battlegroups wait for Libya operation “unlikely ever to be launched”

By Toby Vogel, the European Voice

European Union International Organizations

NATOSource

May 3, 2011

Hungary has the EU’s last functioning embassy in Tripoli

By EurActiv

From EurActiv:  Of all EU countries’ embassies in Libya, only Hungary has a diplomatic presence in Tripoli and provides information to the EU.

European Union International Organizations

Event Recap

Apr 29, 2011

5th Annual Transatlantic Symposium on the EU’s Common Security and Defense Policy

By Transatlantic Security Initiative

On April 29, 2016 the Atlantic Council partnered with the Delegation of the European Union to the United States and the United States Institute of Peace to organize the 5th Annual Transatlantic Symposium on the EU’s Common Security and Defense Policy (CSDP). This flagship conference is the largest public event hosted each year by the […]

European Union International Organizations

NATOSource

Apr 29, 2011

NATO in Libya: ” France and the US seem to have switched roles”

By  Dominique Moïsi, the European Voice 

From Dominique Moïsi, the European Voice :  France and the US seem to have switched roles from just a few years ago.

European Union International Organizations

NATOSource

Apr 28, 2011

CSDP – the Atlantic Alliance’s savior?

By Sarwar Kashmeri, European Geostrategy

From Sarwar Kashmeri, European Geostrategy:  Even before the onset of hostilities in Libya it was obvious to insiders on both sides of the Atlantic that NATO was increasingly dysfunctional.

European Union International Organizations

NATOSource

Apr 27, 2011

How Libya revealed the huge gap between U.S. and European military might

By Lawrence F. Kaplan, the New Republic

From Lawrence F. Kaplan, the New Republic:  In 1992, the foreign minister of Luxembourg, Jacques Poos, declared that “the hour of Europe” had arrived.

European Union International Organizations

NATOSource

Apr 27, 2011

Turkey: Bosnia and Serbia should join NATO, EU

By Jovana Gec, the AP

From Jovana Gec, the AP:  Turkey wants to help turn the war-ravaged Balkans into a region of cooperation with a joint future in the European Union and NATO, the Turkish president said Tuesday

European Union International Organizations

NATOSource

Apr 26, 2011

European mercenaries fighting for Gaddafi, expert says

By Andrew Rettman, the EUobserver

From Andrew Rettman, the EUobserver:  Between 300 and 500 European soldiers of fortune, including EU nationals, are working for Colonel Gaddafi in Libya, a leading criminologist has said.

European Union International Organizations

NATOSource

Apr 26, 2011

Finish the Job

By James M. Dubik, the New York Times

From James M. Dubik, the New York Times:  In war, leadership is not exercised from the rear by those who seek to risk as little as possible.

International Organizations Politics & Diplomacy
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Head of International Affairs, UK, Edelman

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Michael Carpenter

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Eastern Europe National Security

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Principal, Lewis-Burke & Associates

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