Politics & Diplomacy Archives

Israel’s policy toward Iran is failing by ‘a thousand cuts.’ Here’s why.

New Atlanticist Mar 29, 2024

A year in detention: Russia must release Evan Gershkovich

By Mercedes Sapuppo

Gershkovich embodies what Putin apparently fears: He is a journalist working to uncover the truth, to show the world for what it really is.

Media Politics & Diplomacy

New Atlanticist Mar 28, 2024

The G7 needs a permanent secretariat. The 2024 elections cycle demonstrates why.

By Francis Shin

Establishing a permanent secretariat would enable Group of Seven members to develop more consistent strategies together.

Economy & Business European Union

New Atlanticist Mar 26, 2024

In this year of elections, the US-EU Trade and Technology Council should get strategic

By Frances Burwell

On April 4-5, US and EU officials will meet in Leuven, Belgium, where they will need to chart a bolder way forward for the US-EU Trade and Technology Council.

Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia

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IranSource

Jun 13, 2022

Israel’s policy toward Iran is failing by ‘a thousand cuts.’ Here’s why.

By Danny Citrinowicz

There is a growing gap between the statements of senior Israeli officials and the reality on the ground.

Iran Israel

In the News

Jun 13, 2022

Kadhim quoted in the New York Times on the elections for the new government in Iraq

By Atlantic Council

Democratic Transitions Iraq

UkraineAlert

Jun 11, 2022

Russia accused of deliberately targeting Ukraine’s medical facilities

By Pete Shmigel

Russia has been accused of deliberately targeting Ukrainian hospitals and healthcare facilities as part of a campaign to destroy the country's basic medical infrastructure and force millions to flee their homes.

Conflict Human Rights

In the News

Jun 11, 2022

Asat participated in Oxford Union Debates on Uyghur mistreatment

By Atlantic Council

China Human Rights

UkraineAlert

Jun 10, 2022

Putin admits Ukraine invasion is an imperial war to “return” Russian land

By Peter Dickinson

By abandoning all pretense and comparing himself to Peter the Great, Russian dictator Vladimir Putin has confirmed that he is waging an old-fashioned imperial war of conquest with the goal of annexing Ukrainian land.

Conflict Disinformation

Mass of Afghan people standing in a crowd

Issue Brief

Jun 9, 2022

Lessons from Afghanistan for Western state-building in a multipolar world

By Abdul Waheed Ahmad and Dr. Gabriella Lloyd

The emergent multipolar world has created new challenges for Western liberal democratic diplomats and leaders. Among these challenges is how to continue to support developing allies in a political landscape where these allies are facing growing, existential threats from powerful, authoritarian anti-liberal states.

Afghanistan Economy & Business

In the News

Jun 9, 2022

Shapiro quoted in The Washington Post on the timing of Biden’s trip to Israel

By Atlantic Council

Israel Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Jun 9, 2022

Preble on Net Assessment: Competition in the Pacific

By Atlantic Council

On June 9, Christopher Preble and his co-hosts discussed the Pacific Islands on the Net Assessment podcast. Beijing has sought, but thus far failed, to strike a deal with 10 of the islands. Meanwhile, US leaders are promising to devote more time and attention to the region. What is at stake? Can US leaders deliver […]

Australia China

In the News

Jun 9, 2022

Shapiro quoted in AP News on the Biden administration’s move to establish diplomatic ties with Palestine

By Atlantic Council

Middle East Politics & Diplomacy

Man carries a sack of wheat at World Food Program warehouse in Gode

Engagement Reframed

Jun 9, 2022

Engagement Reframed #7: Defending democracy and countering China requires US and Western support for a beleaguered developing world

By Mathew Burrows

The war in Ukraine has become a turning point for developing countries, many of whom could give up the gains made in economic growth and reduction in poverty over the past three decades.

Africa Americas