Slavin interviewed on Al Jazeera about the challenges to the Iran nuclear deal

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
Slavin interviewed on Al Jazeera about the challenges to the Iran nuclear deal

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
Slavin interviewed on Al Jazeera about the challenges to the Iran nuclear deal

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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Aug 25, 2022

Slavin interviewed on Al Jazeera about the challenges to the Iran nuclear deal

By Atlantic Council

Arabic Iran

In the News

Aug 25, 2022

Slavin interviewed on Al Hurra about the US and Iran in Syria

By Atlantic Council

Arabic Iran

UkraineAlert

Aug 25, 2022

Amnesty announces review as Ukraine report backlash continues

By Lillian Posner

Amnesty International has announced an independent review of a controversial report that accused the Ukrainian military of endangering civilians and was subsequently used by the Kremlin to justify war crimes.

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In the News

Aug 25, 2022

Karatnycky in the National Review: The Biden Administration’s Unexplored Failures in Ukraine

By Atlantic Council

Politics & Diplomacy Security & Defense

IranSource

Aug 25, 2022

The Ukraine war has made Iran and Russia allies in economic isolation. Here’s how.

By Alam Saleh and Zakiyeh Yazdanshenas

A now heavily-sanctioned Russia may seem a weakened strategic partner for Iran; however, the imposition of western sanctions and the demonization of Russia may bring Moscow and Tehran closer as mutual enemies of the United States and NATO-led international framework.

Iran Middle East

In the News

Aug 24, 2022

Warrick quoted in Bloomberg on the race to be in the House Homeland Security Committee

By Atlantic Council

Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Aug 24, 2022

Sales quoted The Washington Examiner on the Biden administration’s position on Russia-Ukraine

By Atlantic Council

Politics & Diplomacy Russia

In the News

Aug 24, 2022

Khan quoted in Al Jazeera: Qatar to invest $3bn in Pakistan economy

By Atlantic Council

Economy & Business Middle East

In the News

Aug 24, 2022

Younus quoted in Al Jazeera: Qatar to invest $3bn in Pakistan economy

By Atlantic Council

Economy & Business Middle East

UkraineAlert

Aug 24, 2022

Ukraine’s six key conditions for peace talks with Putin’s Russia

By Anders Åslund

After six months of battlefield setbacks in Ukraine, there are indications that Vladimir Putin is seeking a return to the negotiating table. Anders Åslund sets out six key conditions for Ukraine ahead of any potential peace talks.

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Fabio Petito

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Freedom and Prosperity Center

Freedom and Prosperity Human Rights

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Leon Leskovec

Head of Cabinet for Karlo Ressler, Member of the European Parliament

Millennium Leadership Program

Central Europe Politics & Diplomacy

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Laura Updegrove

Nonresident Senior Fellow, GeoStrategy Initiative

GeoStrategy Initiative Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security

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European Leadership Accelerator Participant

Lukasz Lisicki

Policy Assistant to the Director-General for Energy, European Commission

Millennium Leadership Program

Central Europe Energy & Environment

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Rza Aliyev

Nonresident Senior Fellow, N7 Initiative

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Marek Magierowski

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Europe Center

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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.
Europe & Eurasia Politics & Diplomacy
Public Event Wed, May 7, 2025 • 10:00 am ET

Taking stock: Bilateral ties after 100 days of the Trump administration
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Online Event Fri, May 16, 2025 • 10:00 am ET

Lucian Kim on “Putin’s Revenge” and Russia’s war on Ukraine
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