Democracy at a crossroads: Rule of law and the case for US engagement in the Balkans

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
Democracy at a crossroads: Rule of law and the case for US engagement in the Balkans

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
Democracy at a crossroads: Rule of law and the case for US engagement in the Balkans

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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Issue Brief

Oct 29, 2025

Democracy at a crossroads: Rule of law and the case for US engagement in the Balkans

By Stephen Nix and Megan Tamisiea

This issue brief is the third in the Freedom and Prosperity Center's "Future of democracy assistance" series, which analyzes the many complex challenges to democracy around the world—and highlights actionable policies that promote democratic governance.

Democratic Transitions Elections

Balkans Debrief

Oct 29, 2025

The Hague vs. KLA leaders: Justice or tragedy? | A Debrief with James Rubin

Ilva Tare, Atlantic Council Senior Fellow, speakers with James Rubin about the Hashim Thaci war crimes trial in The Hague.

Democratic Transitions Europe & Eurasia

New Atlanticist

Oct 29, 2025

Trump in Southeast Asia: Cease-fire, ceremonies, and the limits of regional diplomacy

By Amy Searight

The US president recently attended the Association of Southeast Asian Nations summit in Kuala Lumpur as one stop on his trip through the Indo-Pacific.

East Asia Economy & Business

In the News

Oct 29, 2025

Kroenig quoted in The Hill on Trump-Xi Meeting

On October 29, Matthew Kroenig, Atlantic Council vice president and Scowcroft Center senior director, was quoted in The Hill on President Trump’s meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. He argued a more comprehensive economic strategy for China is needed beyond short-term summit talks.

China Geopolitics & Energy Security

In the News

Oct 28, 2025

Taylor joins Al-Taghier to discuss the impact of Iranian factions on the US-Iraq partnership

By Atlantic Council

Arabic Iran

In the News

Oct 28, 2025

Romanowski quoted in Safaq on the meeting between the Iraqi Prime Minister and US Envoy

By Atlantic Council

Iraq Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Oct 28, 2025

Romanowski mentioned in Yemen Online on the return of the US ambassador to Yemen

By Atlantic Council

Politics & Diplomacy Yemen

In the News

Oct 28, 2025

Taylor joins Rudaw to discuss delays in KRG formation

By Atlantic Council

Democratic Transitions Elections

In the News

Oct 28, 2025

Taylor joins Kurdistan24 to discuss the U.S. partnership with Kurdish leaders

By Atlantic Council

Iraq Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Oct 28, 2025

Taylor quoted in The Washington Post on the release of a Wells Fargo banker in China

By Atlantic Council

China Politics & Diplomacy
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Fellow

Jaime Stansbury

Nonresident fellow

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs Rafik Hariri Center for the Middle East

Arabic Economy & Business

Fellow

Gabriele Natalizia

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Europe Center

Europe & Eurasia Italian

Fellow

Gorana Grgić

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security Transatlantic Security Initiative

Croatian Democratic Transitions

Fellow

Tasha Manoranjan

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

English Human Rights

Staff

Ginger Matchett

Program Assistant

GeoStrategy Initiative Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security

Africa Americas

Staff

Sibi Nyaoga

Program Assistant

Africa Center

Africa East Africa
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