What to watch in Russia’s stage-managed presidential ‘election’

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
What to watch in Russia’s stage-managed presidential ‘election’

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
What to watch in Russia’s stage-managed presidential ‘election’

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

Mar 13, 2024

What to watch in Russia’s stage-managed presidential ‘election’

By Benton Coblentz

While the outcome of the upcoming Russian presidential election is not in doubt, it is worth watching for signs about what to expect next from Putin’s Russia.

Civil Society Elections

New Atlanticist

Mar 13, 2024

Will the US crack down on TikTok? Six questions (and expert answers) about the bill in Congress.

By Atlantic Council experts

The US House has just passed a bill to force the Chinese company ByteDance to either divest from TikTok or face a ban in the United States.

China Cybersecurity

In the News

Mar 13, 2024

Panuelo and Garlauskas mentioned by New Zealand media platform

On March 12, Markus Garlauskas and IPSI Distinguished Fellow David Panuelo were mentioned in a news briefing by RNZ News, a New Zealand media platform, which highlighted Panuelo’s recent affiliation with the Atlantic Council.

China Indo-Pacific

New Atlanticist

Mar 13, 2024

Venezuela’s opposition is challenging Maduro in the next election. The only question is how.

By Geoff Ramsey

With leading candidate María Corina Machado barred from Venezuela’s July 28 presidential election, who will the opposition to Nicolás Maduro support?

Civil Society Elections

IranSource

Mar 13, 2024

For meaningful change in Iran, Khamenei has got to go

By Khosro Sayeh Isfahani

The supreme leader's death will provide people inside Iran and the diaspora with a historic chance to make a foray into fundamental change in the country.

Human Rights Iran

UkraineAlert

Mar 12, 2024

Mood darkens in Odesa amid Russian bombardment and Western hesitancy

By Michael Bociurkiw

The mood in Ukrainian Black Sea port city Odesa has darkened in recent weeks amid a surge in Russian bombing attacks and growing doubts over the future of Western military aid, writes Michael Bociurkiw.

Conflict Drones

New Atlanticist

Mar 12, 2024

NATO’s decision process has an Achilles’ heel

By Eric S. Edelman, David Manning, and Franklin C. Miller

The Washington Summit in July should address the problem before a crisis exposes this vulnerability.

Europe & Eurasia NATO

New Atlanticist

Mar 11, 2024

China is failing to address its economic challenges

By Jeremy Mark

The just-completed National People’s Congress offered no real insight into how Beijing plans to deal with interlocking economic troubles.

China Economy & Business

UkraineAlert

Mar 11, 2024

Ukraine’s Oscar win puts Russia’s war crimes back in international spotlight

By Peter Dickinson

Ukraine's historic Oscar win for the documentary film "20 Days in Mariupol" puts Russia's war crimes firmly back into the international spotlight, writes Peter Dickinson.

Conflict Disinformation

In the News

Mar 11, 2024

Baek featured in Rest of World

On March 10, IPSI Nonresident Senior Fellow Jieun Baek’s comments on contemporary North Korean society were featured in an article by Rest of World, a platform focusing on global technology.

Human Rights Indo-Pacific
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Emma Day

Nonresident Fellow

Digital Forensic Research Lab

Europe & Eurasia Human Rights

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Meagan DeLano

International Business Development Manager, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.

Millennium Leadership Program

Economy & Business Indo-Pacific

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Michael George DeSombre

Member, Freedom and Prosperity Center Advisory Council

Freedom and Prosperity Center

East Asia Politics & Diplomacy

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Peter Dickinson

Editor, UkraineAlert

Eurasia Center

Ukraine Civil Society

Staff

Philippe Dickinson

Deputy Director

Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security Transatlantic Security Initiative

Chinese East Asia

Fellow

Haydee Dijkstal

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

Africa Corruption
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Rethinking US policy options in Afghanistan
Afghanistan Economy & Business Human Rights Politics & Diplomacy
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Lucian Kim on “Putin’s Revenge” and Russia’s war on Ukraine
Europe & Eurasia Human Rights Politics & Diplomacy Ukraine