Milei came to Washington wanting freer trade. What would that mean for the US and Argentina?

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
Milei came to Washington wanting freer trade. What would that mean for the US and Argentina?

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
Milei came to Washington wanting freer trade. What would that mean for the US and Argentina?

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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New Atlanticist

Feb 26, 2025

Milei came to Washington wanting freer trade. What would that mean for the US and Argentina?

By Ignacio Albe, Valentina Sader

The Argentine president used his recent trip to Washington to call for closer trade relations with the United States. Here is what is at stake.

Economy & Business Latin America

New Atlanticist

Feb 26, 2025

Why the US should not lift sanctions against Russia

By Charles Lichfield

Sanctions are having an unmistakable effect, albeit below the inflated expectations of many in the West in early 2022. Lifting them now would be a mistake.

Conflict Economic Sanctions

In the News

Feb 26, 2025

Michta in 19FortyFive on the impact of EU climate policies on Europe’s economy  

On February 15, Andrew Michta, senior fellow in the GeoStrategy Initiative, was published in 19FortyFive on the effect of the European Union’s climate policies on Europe’s economy. He argues that the European Union’s “overly-ambitious emissions reduction targets” and “rigid climate policy” have stagnated European economic growth and overly burdened its corporations.  

Energy & Environment Europe & Eurasia

Fast Thinking

Feb 26, 2025

Digging into the US-Ukraine minerals deal

By Atlantic Council

Everything you need to know about the reported Trump-Zelenskyy economic pact on Ukraine’s natural resources.

Conflict Economy & Business

UkraineAlert

Feb 25, 2025

US sides with Russia against Ukraine and Europe at the United Nations

By Shelby Magid

A diplomatic clash at the UN has illustrated the dramatic divide that has emerged between the United States and Europe since the inauguration of US President Donald Trump just over one month ago, writes Shelby Magid.

Conflict Freedom and Prosperity

In the News

Feb 25, 2025

Svetlova in The Jerusalem Post: Here’s why Israel should care about the Modi-Trump meeting

By Atlantic Council

India Israel

In the News

Feb 25, 2025

Bakir in Middle East Institute of Singapore: Insight 315: Draining Diplomacy

By Atlantic Council

Climate Change & Climate Action Middle East

In the News

Feb 25, 2025

Samaan in Middle East Council on Global Affairs: Could the Russia-Iran Comprehensive Partnership Treaty Challenge Gulf Security?

By Atlantic Council

Iran Middle East

In the News

Feb 25, 2025

Wechsler quoted in The Wall Street Journal on Trump’s motivations in Gaza

By Atlantic Council

Israel Middle East

In the News

Feb 25, 2025

Panikoff quoted in Bloomberg on why Saudi Arabia is hosting Trump-Putin meeting

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Middle East
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Rza Aliyev

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Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

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Marek Magierowski

Nonresident Senior Fellow

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Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia

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Max Neufeind

Head of Transformation and Public Dialogue, German Federal Chancellery

Millennium Leadership Program

Central Europe Entrepreneurship

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Tobias Ellwood

Distinguished Fellow

GeoStrategy Initiative

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Peter Mandaville

Nonresident Senior Fellow

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Head of LBS Startup Incubator & Senior Manager of Ventures, London Business School

Millennium Leadership Program

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