Lipner quoted in The Washington Post on Netanyahu’s desire to reconfigure Israel’s strategy under new commanders

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
Lipner quoted in The Washington Post on Netanyahu’s desire to reconfigure Israel’s strategy under new commanders

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
Lipner quoted in The Washington Post on Netanyahu’s desire to reconfigure Israel’s strategy under new commanders

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

May 6, 2025

Lipner quoted in The Washington Post on Netanyahu’s desire to reconfigure Israel’s strategy under new commanders

By Atlantic Council

Israel Middle East

In the News

May 6, 2025

Samaan quoted in CNN on Russia-Iranian relations

By Atlantic Council

Iran Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

May 6, 2025

Samaan and Fulton join ME Outlook 2025 Podcast to discuss US-China competition in the Middle East

By Atlantic Council

China Middle East

In the News

May 6, 2025

Chamlou joins VOA Farsi to discuss President Trump’s Inauguration

By Atlantic Council

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In the News

May 6, 2025

Bakir in Amwaj Media: Deep Dive: How Qatar and Turkey will shape post-Assad Syria

By Atlantic Council

Middle East Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

May 6, 2025

Samaan joins L’Orient-Le Jour to discuss the Trump administration’s plan for the Middle East

By Atlantic Council

Middle East Politics & Diplomacy

UkraineAlert

May 6, 2025

Putin is escalating the war in Ukraine. He will not stop until he is stopped.

By Alyona Nevmerzhytska

Today, Ukrainians are paying a terrible price for the West’s reluctance to confront Russia. If Putin is not stopped in Ukraine, many other countries will also count the cost of this failure, writes Alyona Nevmerzhytska.

Conflict European Union

In the News

May 6, 2025

Katz quoted in the Eurasia Review on the future of Iran

By Atlantic Council

Iran Middle East

UkraineAlert

May 6, 2025

The shadow of 1930s appeasement hangs over US-led peace talks

By Oleksandr Merezhko

As the world prepares to mark the eightieth anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany, the shadow of events leading up to World War II hangs over efforts to end Russia’s current invasion of Ukraine, writes Oleksandr Merezhko.

Conflict European Union

New Atlanticist

May 5, 2025

How Trump’s tariffs could reshape Australia’s strategic outlook

By John T. Watts

If US policies continue in the spirit of “running up the score” on allies, then Australia may look to expand its military relationships with other countries.

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