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

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

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

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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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

In the News

Nov 10, 2023

Lipner on CNBC TV18: LIVE: Israel Declares Gaza Blockade; UN Security Council Meeting Ends Without Consensus

By Atlantic Council

Economy & Business Israel

In the News

Nov 10, 2023

Lipner on CNBC: Israel’s lack of preparedness takes a ‘chunk’ out of Netanyahu’s credibility, says think tank

By Atlantic Council

Economy & Business Israel

In the News

Nov 10, 2023

Kroenig debates Washington’s influence in the Israel-Hamas war in Foreign Policy

By Atlantic Council

On November 10, Foreign Policy published its biweekly “It’s Debatable” column featuring the discussions between Matthew Kroenig, vice president and senior director of the Scowcroft Center, and Emma Ashford on the latest news in international affairs. In their latest column, they debate whether the United States is using all of its leverage in the war in the […]

Conflict Politics & Diplomacy

New Atlanticist

Nov 10, 2023

The APEP Leaders’ Summit opened a window for deeper US economic ties with Latin America and the Caribbean

By Jason Marczak, Martin Cassinelli

The White House's promises at the November 3 summit should be followed up with trade integration efforts, investment goals, and an expansion of the countries involved.

Americas Caribbean

New Atlanticist

Nov 9, 2023

Jokowi comes to Washington with a sensitive yet promising to-do list

By Parker Novak

The Indonesian president, an infrequent overseas traveler, is expected to meet with US President Joe Biden at the White House on November 13.

Indo-Pacific Politics & Diplomacy

New Atlanticist

Nov 9, 2023

Will the EU get new members soon? Here’s what you need to know.

By Atlantic Council experts

Ukraine, Moldova, and Georgia just saw their bids to join the twenty-seven member bloc boosted by the European Commission. Atlantic Council experts explain what it means for EU enlargement.

Europe & Eurasia European Union
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Experts

Fellow

Jeffrey Hovenier

Nonresident senior fellow

Europe Center

Croatian Europe & Eurasia

Fellow

Fabio Petito

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Freedom and Prosperity Center

Freedom and Prosperity Human Rights

European Leadership Accelerator Participant

Leon Leskovec

Head of Cabinet for Karlo Ressler, Member of the European Parliament

Millennium Leadership Program

Central Europe Politics & Diplomacy

Fellow

Laura Updegrove

Nonresident Senior Fellow, GeoStrategy Initiative

GeoStrategy Initiative Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security

Politics & Diplomacy Security & Defense

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
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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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Lucian Kim on “Putin’s Revenge” and Russia’s war on Ukraine
Europe & Eurasia Human Rights Politics & Diplomacy Ukraine