Politics & Diplomacy

Politics & Diplomacy

Healthy democratic societies are governed through the holding of elections, passage of policies through government institutions, and equal application of the law to all citizens. These activities influence not only the internal decisions of these societies, but also inform the ways countries interact with their regional and global neighbors, whether through direct bilateral ties or encompassed in larger international organizations.

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Demand destruction has begun: What Sri Lanka reveals about the global energy crisis

Issue Brief Aug 17, 2026

Sovereignty without borders: Decoding the transatlantic digital relationship at a time of change

An examination of the EU–US trust deficit and its implications for digital policymaking.
Digital Policy Europe
Demand destruction has begun: What Sri Lanka reveals about the global energy crisis

AfricaSource Aug 17, 2026

Africa’s World Cup breakthrough: What ten teams reveal about institutional capacity

By Deneyse A. Kirkpatrick

Strong sports ecosystems create jobs, strengthen institutions, and expand opportunities across education, public health, and economic development.
Africa Politics & Diplomacy

Content

Dispatches

Mar 20, 2026

Demand destruction has begun: What Sri Lanka reveals about the global energy crisis

By Phillip Cornell

The disruption to oil and gas flows through the Strait of Hormuz has triggered a systemic shock to energy markets, and Sri Lanka is on the front line.

Conflict Energy & Environment

Insights & Impact

Mar 20, 2026

Temnycky in Forbes: Georgian Dream drifts from NATO and EU as opposition seeks integration

By Atlantic Council

Europe & Eurasia European Union

Insights & Impact

Mar 20, 2026

Karatnycky in the American Spectator: Russia’s vulnerabilities and Trump’s chance for peace in Ukraine

By Atlantic Council

Europe & Eurasia Politics & Diplomacy

Insights & Impact

Mar 20, 2026

Karatnycky in Foreign Policy: Ukraine and the paradox of national conservatism

By Atlantic Council

Europe & Eurasia Politics & Diplomacy

Insights & Impact

Mar 20, 2026

Hook in the Hill: Business with dictators is a security risk America has fallen for before

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Europe & Eurasia

Insights & Impact

Mar 20, 2026

Hook in the Hill: No peace in Ukraine until Russia returns its children

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Mar 20, 2026

Pınar Dost comments on Ankara’s reaction to the Iran war in Italy’s ANSA
Iran Middle East

Insights & Impact

Mar 20, 2026

Cohen in Forbes: Questions remain about Russian oil in US-India trade deal

By Atlantic Council

Europe & Eurasia India

Insights & Impact

Mar 20, 2026

Cohen in Forbes: Russia and Iran are reshaping regional power in crisis and confrontation

By Atlantic Council

Europe & Eurasia Iran

Insights & Impact

Mar 20, 2026

Carpenter in Foreign Affairs: The postliberal superpower

By Atlantic Council

Politics & Diplomacy Security & Defense
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Experts

Millennium fellow

Fatima Abbas

Director of Tribal and Native Affairs, Department of Treasury

Millennium Leadership Program

Politics & Diplomacy Rule of Law

Fellow

Alhussain Abdalla

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Africa Center

Africa Arabic

Fellow

Nasredeen Abdulbari

Nonresident Senior Fellow, Project for Middle East Integration

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

Africa Arabic

Fellow

Gina Abercrombie-Winstanley

Distinguished Fellow

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security

Middle East National Security

Fellow

Ahmed Aboudouh

Former Nonresident Fellow

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs Scowcroft Middle East Security Initiative

Arabic China

Fellow

Gbemisola Abudu

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Africa Center

Africa Economy & Business
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Events

Online Event Wed, August 26, 2026 • 9:00 am ET

Opening Africa’s skies and markets through aviation
Africa Economy & Business Politics & Diplomacy
Public Event Thu, September 10, 2026 • 9:00 am ET

US engagement with Iraq and the region after Operation Inherent Resolve 
Iraq Middle East Politics & Diplomacy Security & Defense
Online Event Tue, September 22, 2026 • 4:15 pm ET

Spain’s foreign minister on European security and the transatlantic alliance
Europe NATO Politics & Diplomacy Security & Defense