Russia and Ukraine are locked in an economic war of attrition

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
Russia and Ukraine are locked in an economic war of attrition

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
Russia and Ukraine are locked in an economic war of attrition

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

UkraineAlert

Jun 17, 2025

Russia and Ukraine are locked in an economic war of attrition

By Anders Åslund

As the Russian army continues to wage a brutal war of attrition in Ukraine, the two nations are also locked in an economic contest that could play a key role in determining the outcome of Europe’s largest invasion since World War II, writes Anders Åslund.

Conflict Corruption

New Atlanticist

Jun 17, 2025

Are Albania and Montenegro on the fast track to EU membership?

By Agon Maliqi

Albania and Montenegro are capitalizing on the European Union’s renewed momentum for enlargement as a result of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Elections International Norms

In the News

Jun 17, 2025

Bayoumi quoted in the Washington Examiner on Canada’s cooperation on Trump’s Golden Dome

On June 17, Imran Bayoumi, associate director of the GeoStrategy Initiative, was quoted in the Washington Examiner emphasizing the need for clarity on the scope and objectives of US President Donald Trump’s Golden Dome defense system to secure Canadian support.

Politics & Diplomacy Security & Defense

New Atlanticist

Jun 16, 2025

Did Trump effectively nationalize US Steel with his ‘golden share’?

By Sarah Bauerle Danzman

The Atlantic Council’s Sarah Bauerle Danzman delves into the details of the recently finalized deal between Nippon Steel and US Steel.

Economy & Business Japan

In the News

Jun 16, 2025

Ullman in the Hill on how the simultaneity of crises threaten US national security

On June 16, Atlantic Council Senior Advisor Harlan Ullman published an op-ed in the Hill warning of a potential “crisis point” for the US government if domestic immigration protests intensify while tensions escalate in the Middle East. He argues that convergence of crises at home and abroad could overwhelm policymakers and stain the US government’s […]

Middle East National Security

New Atlanticist

Jun 16, 2025

How the US can reduce the risk of wider war in the Middle East

By Caroline Zier

Five steps taken now can help put the White House in a better position to manage the spiral of escalation between Israel and Iran.

Conflict Iran

In the News

Jun 16, 2025

Lipsky cited in Politico on expectations for the upcoming G7 summit

Read the full article here.

Economy & Business France

In the News

Jun 14, 2025

Kroenig quoted in the Wall Street Journal on Trump’s potential framing of Israel’s strikes on Iran

On June 13, Matthew Kroenig, Atlantic Council vice president and Scowcroft Center senior director, was quoted in the Wall Street Journal on how President Trump may choose to present Israel’s strikes on Iranian military and nuclear installations, as well as its military leadership, in light of his “peacemaker” pledge.

Conflict Iran

In the News

Jun 13, 2025

Zier in Military Times analyzes US military deployment at southern border

On May 28, Caroline Zier, nonresident senior fellow in the GeoStrategy Initiative, was published in the Military Times examining the Trump administration’s policy of using miliary personnel at the US southern border. Zier argues that the military’s “unprecedented” role at the border diverts time and resources from national security operations that “only the military can perform” […]

Crisis Management National Security

UkraineAlert

Jun 12, 2025

Putin’s peace plan is a blueprint for the end of Ukrainian statehood

By Tetiana Kotelnykova

Russia’s peace plan sends a clear signal that Moscow wants to erase Ukraine as a state and as a nation. If Western leaders wish to avoid this catastrophic outcome, they must convince Putin that the alternative to a negotiated peace is a Russian defeat, writes Tetiana Kotelnykova.

Conflict Freedom and Prosperity
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Fabio Petito

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Freedom and Prosperity Center

Freedom and Prosperity Human Rights

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

Fellow

Henrique Arevalo

Visiting Fellow

Freedom and Prosperity Center

Elections Latin America

Fellow

Marek Magierowski

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Europe Center

Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia

European Leadership Accelerator Participant

Max Neufeind

Head of Transformation and Public Dialogue, German Federal Chancellery

Millennium Leadership Program

Central Europe Entrepreneurship
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