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Atlantic Council mentioned in Bloomberg on interview with Qatari Prime Minister

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
Atlantic Council mentioned in Bloomberg on interview with Qatari Prime Minister

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
Atlantic Council mentioned in Bloomberg on interview with Qatari Prime Minister

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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Atlantic Council mentioned in Bloomberg on interview with Qatari Prime Minister

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Atlantic Council mentioned in The Hill on interview with Qatari Prime Minister

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Atlantic Council mentioned in The Times of Israel on interview with Qatari Prime Minister

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Atlantic Council mentioned in Ynet on interview with Qatari Prime Minister

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Atlantic Council mentioned in Al Jazeera on interview with Qatari Prime Minister

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Atlantic Council mentioned in Middle East Eye on interview with Qatari Prime Minister
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Feb 22, 2024

Listen closely to Putin: His imperial ambitions could include Turkey

By Yevgeniya Gaber

The historical revisionism, imperial ambitions, and arbitrary interpretation of state borders displayed in Putin’s interview with Tucker Carlson should ring a warning bell for Ankara.

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