What it took to rescue a US soldier’s mother from Gaza

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 it took to rescue a US soldier’s mother from Gaza

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 it took to rescue a US soldier’s mother from Gaza

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

Jan 12, 2024

What it took to rescue a US soldier’s mother from Gaza

By Alex Plitsas

Read a first-hand account of the recent rescue from northern Gaza told by a member of the group that organized the daring operation.

Conflict Crisis Management

New Atlanticist

Jan 12, 2024

Five questions and answers about South Africa’s genocide case against Israel

By Lisandra Novo

A former judicial fellow at the ICJ explains what you need to know about the case and what to expect going forward.

Conflict Israel

In the News

Jan 12, 2024

Rich Outzen joins WION News to discuss Israel/Gaza situation
Conflict Israel

New Atlanticist

Jan 11, 2024

Experts react: What to know about US and UK strikes on the Houthis in Yemen

By Atlantic Council experts

Atlantic Council experts share their insights about the strikes and about what to expect next—including how Iran might respond.

Conflict Crisis Management

Fast Thinking

Jan 11, 2024

Will US-UK strikes against the Houthis halt their Red Sea aggression?

By Atlantic Council

Our experts break down the US-UK strikes in Yemen and the prospects for a wider regional war.

Conflict Iran

New Atlanticist

Jan 11, 2024

To support Guatemala, the US should send a high-level delegation to Arévalo’s inauguration

By María Fernanda Bozmoski

Imagine the power of two former presidents, Bill Clinton and George W. Bush, standing shoulder to shoulder with the Guatemalan people.

Democratic Transitions Elections

In the News

Jan 11, 2024

Charai in Jerusalem Strategic Tribune: The World in 2024 – Elections and the Demand for American Leadership

By Atlantic Council

Democratic Transitions Economy & Business

In the News

Jan 11, 2024

Global China Hub Nonresident Fellow Wen-Ti Sung quoted in The Stock Dork

By Wen-Ti Sung

On January 10, GCH Nonresident Fellow Wen-Ti Sung was quoted in The Stock Dork discussing Taiwan’s delicate geopolitical situation ahead of the 2024 presidential elections.

Elections Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Jan 11, 2024

Global China Hub Nonresident Senior Fellow Michael Schuman in the Atlantic: Beijing Won’t Allow Taiwan’s Democracy to Survive

By Michael Schuman

On January 10, GCH Nonresident Senior Fellow Michael Schuman published a piece in The Atlantic on the sustainability of Taiwan’s democracy ahead of the 2024 Taiwan presidential election.

China Elections

In the News

Jan 11, 2024

Global China Hub Nonresident Fellow Leland Lazarus in Americas Quarterly: Guatemala Nears a Pivotal Moment on Taiwan

By Leland Lazarus

On January 10, GCH Nonresident Fellow Leland Lazarus and Ryan Berg published an article in Americas Quarterly discussing Taiwan’s relationship with Guatemala following the election of Bernado Arévalo as Guatemala’s president.

Elections Latin America
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Ed Owen

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Glory Edozein

Global Advisor, Women for Prosperity

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Alexandria J. Maloney

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Richard K. Bell

Nonresident Senior Fellow

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Heidi Hardt

Nonresident Senior Fellow

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