Klain in the Hill: Speaker Johnson’s first order of business needs to be support for Ukraine

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
Klain in the Hill: Speaker Johnson’s first order of business needs to be support for Ukraine

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
Klain in the Hill: Speaker Johnson’s first order of business needs to be support for Ukraine

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

In the News

Oct 30, 2023

Klain in the Hill: Speaker Johnson’s first order of business needs to be support for Ukraine

By Atlantic Council

Politics & Diplomacy Ukraine

In the News

Oct 30, 2023

Katz in Time Magazine: What Russia Hopes to Gain From the Israel-Hamas Conflict

By Atlantic Council

Middle East Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Oct 29, 2023

Aboudouh in The Economist: As the Gaza war rages, Egypt fears for its stability

By Atlantic Council

Middle East Politics & Diplomacy

Fast Thinking

Oct 28, 2023

Israel’s ground war in Gaza has started. How will it end?

By Atlantic Council

On October 28, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that a “second stage” in Israel’s war is intended to destroy Hamas in Gaza. Atlantic Council experts share their insights.

Conflict Israel

In the News

Oct 28, 2023

Lipner in The New York Times: Biden’s Israel Ties Rooted in Long Career: ‘From His Gut to His Heart to His Head’

By Atlantic Council

Middle East Politics & Diplomacy

MENASource

Oct 27, 2023

A humanitarian corridor in the Israeli Negev could save Gazans

By Alan Pino and Casimir Yost

There is no perfect solution to alleviate the death and destruction that awaits in the Gaza Strip, but getting women, children, and the elderly out of harm’s way would be a positive step.

Israel Middle East

MENASource

Oct 27, 2023

The Israel-Hamas war is a distraction from Ukraine, but Russia isn’t necessarily benefiting

By Mark N. Katz

The eruption of conflict between Israel and Hamas, which creates the potential for an even broader conflict poses dangers for Moscow, too.

Europe & Eurasia Human Rights

In the News

Oct 27, 2023

Katz on The Sun: ‘Putin benefits from a world of global chaos’: What does Putin Gain from the Israel-Hamas Conflict?

By Atlantic Council

Middle East Politics & Diplomacy

Podcast

Oct 26, 2023

Prosecuting the Wagner Group

By Alia Brahimi

Host and Nonresident Senior Fellow Alia Brahimi speaks with international human rights lawyer Jason McCue about the legal mechanisms available to prosecute the Wagner Group.

Conflict Crisis Management

New Atlanticist

Oct 26, 2023

What to make of China’s latest restrictions on critical mineral exports

By Reed Blakemore

Beijing's export restrictions on graphite, gallium, and germanium are examples of how China is wielding its "resource leverage."

China Economy & Business
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European Leadership Accelerator Participant

Antti Rauhala

Programme Officer, International Energy Agency (IEA)

Millennium Leadership Program

Central Europe Eastern Europe

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Kate Springs

Program Assistant, Strategic Litigation Project

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

Human Rights International Norms

Fellow

Samantha Sutton

Nonresident Senior Fellow, N7 Initiative

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

Conflict Israel

Fellow

Helena Fee Rasch

Visiting Fellow

Freedom and Prosperity Center

Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia

European Leadership Accelerator Participant

Daniel Di Giusto

Co-founder & Social Impact Strategist, Tech To The Rescue Foundation

Millennium Leadership Program

Central Europe Civil Society

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Len Khodorkovsky

Nonresident senior fellow, N7 Initiative

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

Arabic English
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What to expect from Germany’s next government
Elections Europe & Eurasia European Union Germany
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Taking stock: Bilateral ties after 100 days of the Trump administration
Economy & Business International Markets Latin America Mexico
Online Event Tue, May 13, 2025 • 10:00 am ET

Rethinking US policy options in Afghanistan
Afghanistan Economy & Business Human Rights Politics & Diplomacy
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