Mercenaries and 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
Mercenaries and 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
Mercenaries and 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

Podcast

Jan 10, 2024

Mercenaries and Gaza

By Alia Brahimi

Host and Nonresident Senior Fellow Alia Brahimi speaks with Iraq expert Renad Mansour about what motivates the non-state actors who are leading the bid to avenge Gazans.

Conflict Crisis Management

In the News

Jan 10, 2024

Global China Hub Nonresident Fellow Wen-Ti Sung Quoted in Japan Times

By Wen-Ti Sung

On January 9, GCH Nonresident Fellow Wen-Ti Sung discussed the results of the latest polls for Taiwan’s upcoming presidential election with the Japan Times.

China Elections

In the News

Jan 10, 2024

Global China Hub Nonresident Fellow Wen-Ti Sung Featured in NBC

By Wen-Ti Sung

On January 9, GCH Nonresident Fellow Wen-Ti Sung spoke to NBC News about Taiwan’s upcoming election being an opportunity for Taiwan to balance its position between the US and China.

China Elections

In the News

Jan 10, 2024

Global China Hub Nonresident Fellow Lev Nachman Featured on Al Jazeera’s Start Here

By Lev Nachman

On January 8, GCH Nonresident Fellow Lev Nachman was brought on to Al Jazeera’s Start Here to give an overview of China-Taiwan tensions, the US-Taiwan relationship, and the significance of Taiwan’s upcoming presidential election.

China Elections

MENASource

Jan 10, 2024

Egypt was mediating a deal to end the Gaza war. Then Saleh Al-Arouri was assassinated. 

By Shahira Amin

Keen on regaining its traditional leadership role as chief mediator between Israel and the Palestinians, Cairo had put forward a three-stage plan to end the conflict. 

Conflict Israel

New Atlanticist

Jan 10, 2024

Ecuador has declared ‘internal armed conflict’ against criminal gangs. What’s next?

By Isabel Chiriboga

Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa has mobilized the military to fight criminal groups in his country, following two notorious criminal leaders’ escape from prison.

Civil Society Conflict

China-MENA Podcast

Jan 10, 2024

China’s Role and Impact on MENA’s Air Domain

By Atlantic Council

Assaf Heller and Sarah-Masha Fainberg explore Chinese technological transfers and arm exports and its implications on the air domain and military capabilities in MENA, Chinese weapon systems, China's military-civil fusion concerns, and Beijing's growing technological influence on the region.

China East Asia

In the News

Jan 9, 2024

Global China Hub Nonresident Fellow Wen-Ti Sung quoted in CNBC

By Wen-Ti Sung

On January 9, GCH Nonresident Fellow Wen-Ti Sung looked at the implications of a third-way presidential race for the 2024 Taiwan presidential elections and how this impacts election platforms on China policy in CNBC.

Elections Politics & Diplomacy

UkraineAlert

Jan 9, 2024

The case for a new Ukrainian Constitution

By Brian Mefford

As Ukraine fights for its survival as a nation, it may be time to adopt a new constitution that matches the country's current realities and future ambitions, writes Brian Mefford.

Civil Society Conflict

TURKEYSource

Jan 9, 2024

Can Turkey help resolve the Israel-Hamas war?

By Matthew Bryza

Turkey once offered to secure a role in de-escalating the conflict and in serving as a guarantor of a future ceasefire. Months later, can Turkey still play that role?

Conflict Crisis Management
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Experts

Fellow

Deng Liu

Visiting Fellow

Freedom and Prosperity Center

China East Asia

European Leadership Accelerator Participant

Eveline Debora Nuta

Founder & CEO, Kollabrix

Millennium Leadership Program

Eastern Europe Education

Staff

Alexander Young

Project Assistant

Forward Defense Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security

Defense Industry Europe & Eurasia

European Leadership Accelerator Participant

Grégoire Roos

Head of Political Dialogue & Policy Innovation, BMW Foundation Herbert Quandt

Millennium Leadership Program

Energy & Environment Europe & Eurasia

Expert bio

Brett McGurk

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

English Middle East

Expert bio

Joanna Siekiera

Nonresident Fellow

Indo-Pacific Security Initiative Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security

China Chinese
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