Ukraine must not forget fight against corruption while battling Russia

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
Ukraine must not forget fight against corruption while battling Russia

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
Ukraine must not forget fight against corruption while battling Russia

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

UkraineAlert

Jul 27, 2023

Ukraine must not forget fight against corruption while battling Russia

By Brian Mefford

The Ukrainian fightback against Russia's invasion has won the admiration of the watching world, but corruption continues to threaten the country from within and could undo any battlefield success, warns Brian Mefford.

Civil Society Conflict

UkraineAlert

Jul 27, 2023

Russia’s mass abduction of Ukrainian children may qualify as genocide

By Vladyslav Havrylov

Vladimir Putin has already been charged with war crimes by the International Criminal Court over the mass abduction of Ukrainian children. Many believe the deportations quality as genocide, writes Vladyslav Havrylov.

Civil Society Conflict

UkraineAlert

Jul 27, 2023

Ukraine’s digital revolution is proving vital for the country’s war effort

By Mykhailo Fedorov

Ukraine's remarkable resilience amid the biggest European war since World War II owes much to the country's ongoing digital revolution, writes Ukrainian Minister for Digital Transformation Mykhailo Fedorov.

Conflict Cybersecurity

Econographics

Jul 27, 2023

The G20 still hasn’t made a breakthrough on sovereign debt restructuring

By Hung Tran

The G20's recent meeting failed to make progress on sovereign debt restructuring, disappointing low and middle-income countries. Zambia's deal favored China's preferences, revealing the challenges in establishing an equitable framework for debt relief.

Africa China
Construction in downtown Cairo

Report

Jul 27, 2023

The North African complex: Regional players, global challenges

By Karim Mezran, Alessia Melcangi, Riccardo Fabiani, Sebastian Sons, Hisham Hellyer, Matteo Villa, Alissa Pavia

North Africa is, once again, the theatre of local and global challenges, which makes it a highly unstable regional complex. Unresolved crises like the ones in Libya and Western Sahara create obstacles to regional security, economic integration, and peaceful coexistence.

Middle East North & West Africa

Atlantic Debrief

Jul 27, 2023

#AtlanticDebrief – What’s the outcome of Spain’s snap election? | A Debrief from Manuel Muñiz

Rachel Rizzo sits down with Manuel Muñiz to examine the results of Spain's snap election and impact to Spanish society and politics.

Elections Europe & Eurasia

New Atlanticist

Jul 26, 2023

Pakistan needs to press pause on its data overhaul

By Uzair Younus

Islamabad appears poised to push through onerous data regulations that will put the country's tech industry under strain—and raise concerns for consumers.

Cybersecurity Digital Policy

In the News

Jul 26, 2023

Liubakova quoted in Newsweek: Lukashenka looking to bolster his standing

By Atlantic Council

Belarus Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Jul 26, 2023

Warrick joins Al-Arabiya to discuss the Knesset’s vote to curb the Supreme Court’s power

By Atlantic Council

Civil Society Democratic Transitions

In the News

Jul 26, 2023

Lipner quoted in Jewish News on the economic implications of the judicial reform vote

By Atlantic Council

Economy & Business Israel
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Deng Liu

Visiting Fellow

Freedom and Prosperity Center

China East Asia

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Eveline Debora Nuta

Founder & CEO, Kollabrix

Millennium Leadership Program

Eastern Europe Education

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Alexander Young

Project Assistant

Forward Defense Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security

Defense Industry Europe & Eurasia

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Grégoire Roos

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Millennium Leadership Program

Energy & Environment Europe & Eurasia

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Brett McGurk

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

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Amina Mohamed

Nonresident Senior Fellow, N7 Initiative

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

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Public Event Thu, May 1, 2025 • 3:00 pm ET

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot on Europe and the new world order

AN #ACFRONTPAGE EVENT—French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noël Barrot will share his vision of Europe’s role for the future of transatlantic relations.
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Taking stock: Bilateral ties after 100 days of the Trump administration
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Lucian Kim on “Putin’s Revenge” and Russia’s war on Ukraine
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