A miscalculated aggression: How Pakistan’s response exposed Iran’s vulnerabilities

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
A miscalculated aggression: How Pakistan’s response exposed Iran’s vulnerabilities

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
A miscalculated aggression: How Pakistan’s response exposed Iran’s vulnerabilities

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

IranSource

Jan 26, 2024

A miscalculated aggression: How Pakistan’s response exposed Iran’s vulnerabilities

By Ali Bakir

Iran overplayed its hand with Pakistan and was reminded of its proper place.

Conflict Indo-Pacific

In the News

Jan 26, 2024

Klain interviewed in the Huffington Post on US aid to Ukraine

By Atlantic Council

Politics & Diplomacy Security & Defense

In the News

Jan 26, 2024

Rich Outzen joins WION News to discuss ICJ ruling
International Organizations Israel

UkraineAlert

Jan 25, 2024

Putin accused of fast-tracking Russian citizenship for abducted Ukrainian kids

By Vladyslav Havrylov

Ukrainian officials have condemned a new decree signed by Russian President Vladimir Putin in early 2024 simplifying the process of conferring Russian citizenship on Ukrainian children abducted from wartime Ukraine.

Civil Society Conflict

New Atlanticist

Jan 25, 2024

The skies are quiet, but the Iran-Pakistan strikes left lasting diplomatic damage

By Muhammad Faisal

While the immediate crisis will subside, an intensified security dilemma will be permanent for Islamabad.

Conflict Economy & Business

MENASource

Jan 25, 2024

Can whatever remains of Hamas in Gaza be administratively and politically rehabilitated?

By Ahmed F. Alkhatib

The realities on the ground and Israel’s inability to fully eradicate Hamas necessitate addressing this uncomfortable question.

Conflict Israel

Inflection Points Today

Jan 25, 2024

How the prospect of a second Trump presidency is already shaping geopolitics

By Frederick Kempe

Look around the world, and you’ll find dozens of examples of the Trump hedge and put.

Democratic Transitions Elections

New Atlanticist

Jan 24, 2024

What the EU can do now to strengthen economic ties with Ukraine and Georgia

By Maia Nikoladze and Yulia Bychkovska

EU support for capacity-building projects in Ukraine and Georgia can help deepen their ties with the West before their accession to the bloc.

Conflict Economy & Business

In the News

Jan 24, 2024

Global China Hub Nonresident Fellow Leland Lazarus in Africa Center for Strategic Studies

By Leland Lazarus

On January 22nd, Global China Hub Nonresident Fellow Leland Lazarus co-authored a report for the Africa Center for Strategic Studies on how Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean can make sure citizens’ interests are prioritized in engagements with China.

Africa Americas

Eye on Europe's elections

Jan 24, 2024

Your primer on Finland’s presidential election

By Emma Nix, Stuart Jones, and Sophia Athan

Ahead of Finland's presidential election on January 28, the Europe Center is answering questions about the key candidates and issues at play.

Elections Northern Europe
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European Leadership Accelerator Participant

Lukasz Lisicki

Policy Assistant to the Director-General for Energy, European Commission

Millennium Leadership Program

Central Europe Energy & Environment

Fellow

Rza Aliyev

Nonresident Senior Fellow, N7 Initiative

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

Azerbaijani Central Asia

Fellow

Marek Magierowski

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Europe Center

Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia

European Leadership Accelerator Participant

Max Neufeind

Head of Transformation and Public Dialogue, German Federal Chancellery

Millennium Leadership Program

Central Europe Entrepreneurship

Fellow

Tobias Ellwood

Distinguished Fellow

GeoStrategy Initiative

Politics & Diplomacy Security & Defense

Fellow

Peter Mandaville

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Freedom and Prosperity Center

Civil Society Freedom and Prosperity
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Online Event Tue, May 6, 2025 • 10:00 am ET

What to expect from Germany’s next government
Elections Europe & Eurasia European Union Germany
Public Event Wed, May 7, 2025 • 10:00 am ET

Taking stock: Bilateral ties after 100 days of the Trump administration
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Rethinking US policy options in Afghanistan
Afghanistan Economy & Business Human Rights Politics & Diplomacy
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