The Gaza war raises questions about the future of Iran’s Resistance Axis

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
The Gaza war raises questions about the future of Iran’s Resistance Axis

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
The Gaza war raises questions about the future of Iran’s Resistance Axis

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

Nov 8, 2023

The Gaza war raises questions about the future of Iran’s Resistance Axis

By Raz Zimmt

The Gaza war presents the first significant test of the level of cooperation present among the elements of the Iran-led Resistance Axis.

Iran Israel

In the News

Nov 8, 2023

Nusairat quoted in Wall Street Journal on post-war Gaza planning

By Atlantic Council

Civil Society Economy & Business

In the News

Nov 8, 2023

Fulton and Samaan for Journal of the Indian Ocean Region: Gulf states and the Indo-Pacific: agents or objects of geopolitical competition?

By Atlantic Council

Middle East Politics & Diplomacy

MENASource

Nov 7, 2023

Iraq is at a crossroads. Will it choose its Shia militias or relations with the US?

By Sarkawt Shamsulddin

Iraq is facing a high-stakes balancing act that carries profound implications for its relations with the United States and regional stability.

Iraq Israel

In the News

Nov 7, 2023

Global China Hub Nonresident Fellow Lev Nachman quoted in Focus Taiwan

Global China Hub Nonresident Fellow Lev Nachman spoke to Focus Taiwan about the upcoming Taiwanese presidential elections and the potential for collaboration between the campaigns of KMT nominee Hou Yu-ih (侯友宜) and the TPP’s Ko Wen-je (柯文哲).

Elections Indo-Pacific

New Atlanticist

Nov 7, 2023

How Biden can make the most of a meeting with Xi

By Colleen Cottle

The US president and Chinese leader are expected to meet on the sidelines of the November 15-17 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit in San Francisco.

China Economy & Business

UkraineAlert

Nov 7, 2023

Peace is impossible while Vladimir Putin denies Ukraine’s right to exist

By Taras Kuzio

While calls to end the bloodshed in Ukraine are perfectly understandable, anyone advocating a compromise peace deal with Vladimir Putin must first reckon with the genocidal reality of Russia’s invasion, writes Taras Kuzio.

Conflict Democratic Transitions

MENASource

Nov 6, 2023

The mouth of Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah hath spoken—and nothing useful came out

By David Daoud

To avoid appearing weak against Israel to its supporters, Hezbollah is falling back on a pattern of using propaganda to cover its inaction against the Jewish state.

Israel Lebanon

In the News

Nov 6, 2023

Francis in the Hill: Gaza and Ukraine are part of Putin’s world war

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Middle East

New Atlanticist

Nov 6, 2023

How to keep NATO relevant into 2024 and beyond

By Giedrimas Jeglinskas, Zelma Sergejeva

As the 2024 Washington Summit gets closer, allies should stand up for freedom, ensure continuous support to Ukraine, and credibly boost their defense spending and capabilities.

Europe & Eurasia NATO
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Amina Mohamed

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Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

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