The uprising in Sweida will continue until the regime changes in Syria

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 uprising in Sweida will continue until the regime changes in Syria

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
The uprising in Sweida will continue until the regime changes in Syria

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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MENASource

Sep 5, 2023

The uprising in Sweida will continue until the regime changes in Syria

By Rima Flihan

These demonstrations call for a change in the Syrian regime and the full implementation of UNSC Resolution 2254.

Middle East Politics & Diplomacy

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Sep 5, 2023

Lipsky quoted by Semafor on Xi’s absence from the New Delhi G20 summit

Read the full piece here.

China G20

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Sep 5, 2023

Atlantic Council Experts cited by the Hinrich Foundation on the BRICS expansion

Read the full article here.

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UkraineAlert

Sep 4, 2023

Jewish president picks Muslim defense minister: Ukraine’s diverse leadership debunks Russia’s “Nazi” slurs

By Peter Dickinson

Ukraine now has a Jewish president and a Muslim minister of defense, underlining the diversity of the country's leadership while exposing the absurdity of Russia's “Nazi Ukraine” propaganda, writes Peter Dickinson.

Civil Society Conflict

In the News

Sep 4, 2023

Ukraine’s long and sordid history of treason

By Atlantic Council

Rule of Law Ukraine

In the News

Sep 4, 2023

Yevgeniya Gaber joins Al-Monitor for commentary on President Erdogan-Putin meeting
Conflict Europe & Eurasia

New Atlanticist

Sep 2, 2023

Why the Inter-American Development Bank-World Bank deal matters, and what’s next

By Jason Marczak and Pepe Zhang

Presidents Ilan Goldfajn and Ajay Banga signed a landmark agreement on August 31 to address development in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Americas Economy & Business

In the News

Sep 2, 2023

Yevgeniya Gaber joins TVP World to discuss president Erdoğan’s visit to Sochi, the future of the Grain Initiative, Ankara’s relations with Assad, drivers behind Turkish-Russian cooperation, and the economic situation in Turkey.
Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Sep 1, 2023

Lipsky interviewed by the Financial Times on the implications of Xi’s absence for the G20

By Josh Lipsky

Read the full piece here.

China G20

New Atlanticist

Sep 1, 2023

Fifty years later, the Helsinki process stands as a turning point for human rights in Europe

By Daniel Fried

A half century after landmark meetings in Geneva and Helsinki, it is easier to see the CSCE's role in advancing human rights in Central and Eastern Europe.

Central Europe Democratic Transitions
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Elizabeth Shortino

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Economy & Business Inclusive Growth

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Tatiana Gfoeller

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Achilles Tsirgis

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