Nawaz speaks with American Pakistani Public Affairs Committee: Pakistan at a crossroads: the role of diaspora in uplifting the country

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
Nawaz speaks with American Pakistani Public Affairs Committee: Pakistan at a crossroads: the role of diaspora in uplifting the country

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
Nawaz speaks with American Pakistani Public Affairs Committee: Pakistan at a crossroads: the role of diaspora in uplifting the country

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 14, 2022

Nawaz speaks with American Pakistani Public Affairs Committee: Pakistan at a crossroads: the role of diaspora in uplifting the country

By Atlantic Council

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Aug 12, 2022

Younus published in Dawn: At 75 years, Pakistan is viewed as the sick man of South Asia. Can it heal over the next 25?

By Atlantic Council

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Aug 12, 2022

Azodi interviewed on Al Hurra about the status of the Iran nuclear deal

By Atlantic Council

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Aug 12, 2022

Pakistan at 75: Learning from history to chart a better future

By Uzair Younus and Ilhan Niaz

As it celebrates seventy-five years of independence, Pakistan today “requires a change in political thinking across the political class,” says historian and author Dr. Ilhan Niaz.

Conflict Migration

New Atlanticist

Aug 12, 2022

Afghan resistance leader Ahmad Massoud: There is ‘no other option’ but to fight on against the Taliban

By Atlantic Council

“Unfortunately,” Massoud told the Atlantic Council, Taliban leaders “have not changed. They are even more radical than before.”

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Aug 11, 2022

Shahid quoted in Foreign Policy: How China-Taiwan tensions play out in India

By Atlantic Council

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Aug 11, 2022

Kadhim interviewed on Alhurra about Al-Sadr’s movements in Iraq

By Atlantic Council

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Aug 11, 2022

Rafiq quoted in Voice of America: Security concerns bring China closer to Taliban

By Atlantic Council

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Aug 11, 2022

Mezran quoted in GIS Report about political turbulence in Libya

By Atlantic Council

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Aug 11, 2022

Stefanini in Politico: China suspends dialogue with US

By Stefano Stefanini

Stefano Stefanini argues that what is at stake in addressing the China question correctly for the US is not just Taiwan, but the Pacific.

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Fabio Petito

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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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Lukasz Lisicki

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

Millennium Leadership Program

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Rza Aliyev

Nonresident Senior Fellow, N7 Initiative

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Marek Magierowski

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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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