What Colombia’s ambitious new anti-drug plan means for US relations

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 Colombia’s ambitious new anti-drug plan means for US relations

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 Colombia’s ambitious new anti-drug plan means for US relations

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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New Atlanticist

Nov 13, 2023

What Colombia’s ambitious new anti-drug plan means for US relations

By Lucie Kneip and Geoff Ramsey

The Colombian government recently unveiled a new ten-year drug strategy, attempting to break from a half-century of policies that have failed to curb coca production.

Americas Colombia

In the News

Nov 13, 2023

Global China Hub Assistant Director Kitsch Liao to speak at webinar.

GCH Assistant Director Kitsch Liao will speak at a webinar on countering Chinese economic statecraft hosted by Sayari Labs. The webinar will provide exclusive insights into the investigative process behind the recent report on Chinese economic statecraft, published by the Global China Hub.

China Economy & Business

MENASource

Nov 13, 2023

On a knife’s edge: How the conflict in Gaza could tip the scales in North Africa

By Karim Mezran

Western countries should take into consideration the ongoing tensions in North Africa to make their decision-making process regarding the events in Gaza more precise and holistic.

Conflict Israel

In the News

Nov 11, 2023

Jeglinskas featured in LRT following his campaign announcement for president of Lithuania

By Giedrimas Jeglinskas

On November 11, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Giedrimas Jeglinskas was mentioned in LRT after he announced his bid for president of Lithuania (text in Lithuanian).  

Elections Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Nov 10, 2023

Citrinowicz in Washington Examiner: Biden: ‘There’s a lot we’re doing’ to bring American hostages home

By Atlantic Council

Israel Middle East

In the News

Nov 10, 2023

Warrick in The National: US President Joe Biden condemns ‘unconscionable’ Hamas attacksWarrick in The National:

By Atlantic Council

Civil Society Democratic Transitions

In the News

Nov 10, 2023

LeBaron in Semafor: Middle East braces for long, violent war

By Atlantic Council

Crisis Management International Norms

In the News

Nov 10, 2023

LeBaron on CBS News: Americans are trying to help family escape Israel following Gaza “complete siege” order

By Atlantic Council

Crisis Management International Norms

In the News

Nov 10, 2023

LeBaron in Reuters: In striking Israel, Hamas also took aim at Middle East security realignment

By Atlantic Council

Crisis Management International Norms

In the News

Nov 10, 2023

LeBaron in DW: Has Hamas reset the Israeli-Arab agenda?

By Atlantic Council

Crisis Management International Norms
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Kayla T. Orta

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