Cynkin quoted in VOA on institutionalizing trilateral cooperation

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
Cynkin quoted in VOA on institutionalizing trilateral cooperation

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
Cynkin quoted in VOA on institutionalizing trilateral cooperation

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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In the News

Aug 22, 2023

Cynkin quoted in VOA on institutionalizing trilateral cooperation

On August 19, IPSI Nonresident Senior Fellow Thomas Cynkin was quoted in VOA Korea on the institutionalization of trilateral cooperation. In praising the success of the recent summit at Camp David,  he specifically points to “the heroic actions of South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol and the corresponding actions of Prime Minister Fumio Kishida to restore […]

Indo-Pacific Japan

UkraineAlert

Aug 22, 2023

Putin weaponizes history with new textbook justifying Ukraine invasion

By Taras Kuzio

A new Kremlin-approved history textbook for Russian schoolchildren offers an unapologetically imperialistic view of Russia's past while attempting to justify the current invasion of Ukraine, writes Taras Kuzio.

Conflict Democratic Transitions

New Atlanticist

Aug 22, 2023

Americans’ support for helping Ukraine remains strong. Just look at the polls.

By Andrew D’Anieri

Polling uncovering Americans' views of US aid to Ukraine should embolden US politicians to continue to advocate for Kyiv’s victory over the Russian invaders.

Conflict Media

UkraineAlert

Aug 22, 2023

Belarus dictator Lukashenka must face justice for role in Russia’s Ukraine war

By Katie LaRoque

It is time for a serious conversation on how to hold Belarusian dictator Alyaksandr Lukashenka accountable for his participation in Russia’s brutal full-scale invasion of Ukraine, writes Katie LaRoque.

Belarus Conflict

New Atlanticist

Aug 22, 2023

Ecuador’s presidential runoff will be about more than tackling violence

By Isabel Chiriboga, Diego Area

Luisa Gonzalez and Daniel Noboa will now go head-to-head in a runoff election on October 15 to determine the next leader of the Andean nation.

Americas Economy & Business

Atlantic Debrief

Aug 22, 2023

#AtlanticDebrief – Where is Europe headed politically? | A Debrief from Jon Henley

Rachel Rizzo speaks with the Guardian's Jon Henley to unpack the shifting political trends in Europe.

Democratic Transitions Elections

In the News

Aug 21, 2023

McCarthy tapped to lead the US Head of Delegation and Lead Negotiator

By Deborah McCarthy

On August 21, it was announced that Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Deborah McCarthy was designated as the US Head of Delegation and Lead Negotiator for the sixth negotiating session of the Ad Hoc Committee (AHC) to elaborate a UN cybercrime convention.  

Cybersecurity Security & Defense

New Atlanticist

Aug 21, 2023

Germany should create a new stereotype for itself: ‘Team power’

By Roderick Parkes and Benjamin Tallis

Berlin needs an approach that addresses allies’ concerns, plays to Germany’s strengths, and represents something Germans can get behind.

Defense Policy Europe & Eurasia

New Atlanticist

Aug 21, 2023

The United States has a message for China: Yes, de-risking is possible

By Gabriel Alvarado

De-risking seems to have struck a nerve in Beijing, even as high-level US officials make the case that the United States does not seek to decouple from China.

China Economy & Business

New Atlanticist

Aug 18, 2023

Experts react: The US-Japan-South Korea summit was ‘historic.’ But what did it accomplish?

By Atlantic Council experts

President Joe Biden, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, and President Yoon Suk Yeol set forward a common security agenda at Camp David. Atlantic Council experts share their insights on what's next.

China East Asia
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Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

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Amina Mohamed

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