Politics & Diplomacy

Healthy democratic societies are governed through the holding of elections, passage of policies through government institutions, and equal application of the law to all citizens. These activities influence not only the internal decisions of these societies, but also inform the ways countries interact with their regional and global neighbors, whether through direct bilateral ties or encompassed in larger international organizations.

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The 2024 Distinguished Leadership Awards: Celebrating leaders with insight, experience, and resolve

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
The 2024 Distinguished Leadership Awards: Celebrating leaders with insight, experience, and resolve

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 Financial Sanctions and Economic Coercion
The 2024 Distinguished Leadership Awards: Celebrating leaders with insight, experience, and resolve

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

New Atlanticist

May 8, 2024

The 2024 Distinguished Leadership Awards: Celebrating leaders with insight, experience, and resolve

By Katherine Golden

On May 8, the Atlantic Council honored Romanian President Klaus Werner Iohannis, US Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo, General Christopher G. Cavoli, and actress and producer Michelle Yeoh for their leadership.

Economy & Business Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

May 8, 2024

Abercrombie-Winstanley quoted in City Journal on DEI policies

By Atlantic Council

Americas Human Rights

In the News

May 8, 2024

Bakir quoted in The New Arab on Qatar’s role as mediator in the war on Gaza

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Human Rights

In the News

May 8, 2024

Aboudouh quoted in Middle East Eye on Hamas and Fatah officials meeting in China for unity talks

By Atlantic Council

China Conflict

In the News

May 8, 2024

Aboudouh quoted in NewsCop on China hosting Fatah-Hamas reconciliation talks

By Atlantic Council

China Conflict

In the News

May 8, 2024

Alkhatib in Newsweek: 30 Years and Thousands of Lives Too Late, Hamas Considers Compromise – Opinion

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Human Rights

In the News

May 8, 2024

Zeneli featured in The National Interest on Italy’s G7 presidency

By Valbona Zeneli

On May 8, Transatlantic Security Initiative non-resident senior fellow Valbona Zeneli wrote an article in The National Interest discussing Italy’s G7 presidency and the future of the Mediterranean region.   

International Organizations Southern & Southeastern Europe

In the News

May 7, 2024

Abercrombie-Winstanley mentioned in Fox News about State Department mandates on DEI

By Atlantic Council

Politics & Diplomacy United States and Canada

In the News

May 7, 2024

Abercrombie-Winstanley joins BBC News to discuss the Israeli government’s response to Biden administration pressure

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Human Rights

In the News

May 7, 2024

Warrick joins CBS Saturday Morning to discuss a rally in support of January 6 rioters

By Atlantic Council

Democratic Transitions Elections
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Experts

Millennium fellow

Fatima Abbas

Director of Tribal and Native Affairs, Department of Treasury

Millennium Leadership Program

Politics & Diplomacy Rule of Law

Fellow

Nasredeen Abdulbari

Nonresident Senior Fellow, N7 Initiative

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

Africa Arabic

Fellow

Gina Abercrombie-Winstanley

Distinguished Fellow

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security

Middle East National Security

Fellow

Ahmed Aboudouh

Former Nonresident Fellow

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs Scowcroft Middle East Security Initiative

Arabic China

Fellow

Gbemisola Abudu

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Africa Center

Africa Economy & Business

Staff

Aalaa Abuzaakouk

Deputy Director, Millennium Leadership Program

Millennium Leadership Program

Arabic Civil Society
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Events

Public Event Thu, March 12, 2026 • 10:00 am ET

Resilience in Security and Economics Dialogue
Central Europe Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia Politics & Diplomacy
Public Event Fri, March 20, 2026 • 2:00 pm ET

The fight for influence in Venezuela against Russia, China, Iran, and Cuba
Americas Latin America Politics & Diplomacy Venezuela
Public Event Mon, March 23, 2026 • 10:00 am ET

Kurt Campbell on what to expect from Trump’s Beijing visit
China Economy & Business Politics & Diplomacy Technology & Innovation
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