Iran’s Supreme Leader threatened protesters. But Iranians aren’t listening.

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
Iran’s Supreme Leader threatened protesters. But Iranians aren’t listening.

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
Iran’s Supreme Leader threatened protesters. But Iranians aren’t listening.

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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IranSource

Jul 8, 2022

Iran’s Supreme Leader threatened protesters. But Iranians aren’t listening.

By Anonymous

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei explicitly threatened a harsh crackdown on dissidents and proposed limits on the Internet and cyberspace, harkening back to the country’s bloody suppression of dissent during the 1980s.

Iran Middle East

New Atlanticist

Jul 8, 2022

Shinzo Abe’s murder has shocked the world. What legacy will he leave behind?

By Atlantic Council experts

Experts from the Council’s Asia Security Initiative weigh in on what Abe’s death means for Japan’s future.

Japan Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Jul 8, 2022

Nasr in European Council of Foreign Relations: Can the Iran nuclear deal be saved?

By Atlantic Council

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In the News

Jul 8, 2022

Shahid in East Asia Forum: India’s Bangladeshi bogeyman

By Atlantic Council

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Scorecard

Jul 7, 2022

Scowcroft Strategy Scorecard: NATO’s Strategic Concept clear on threats, but will require sustained commitment from Alliance

By Atlantic Council

Several of the Scowcroft Center's strategy experts analyzed the Alliance's new Strategic Concept, assessing the strategy based on five criteria. The reviewers generally agreed that the document was clear-sighted about threats facing the Alliance. However, implementing the ambitious strategy will require sustained commitment and high investment from Alliance members. Here are the full assessments.

Europe & Eurasia International Organizations

MENASource

Jul 7, 2022

Libyans are protesting. What can they learn from the events rocking Tunisia?

By Karim Mezran

Tunisia is experiencing one of its most difficult moments since its independence from France in 1956.

Libya Middle East

New Atlanticist

Jul 7, 2022

Experts react: Boris Johnson is resigning. What’s next for the United Kingdom on the world stage?

By Atlantic Council experts

Our experts gauge the reaction in foreign capitals to the drama in Westminster, and what the future might hold for the United Kingdom.

Europe & Eurasia Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Jul 7, 2022

Nawaz in The New World with Dr. Cheema: De-personalize decision making to run Pakistan

By Atlantic Council

Pakistan Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Jul 7, 2022

Riaz in Business Day: Bangladesh floods expose weak preparations against climate threat

By Atlantic Council

Bangladesh Climate Change & Climate Action

Fast Thinking

Jul 7, 2022

What does a post-Boris Britain look like?

By Atlantic Council

From both sides of the Atlantic, our experts weigh in on the next act for Great Britain.

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Jennifer Gavito

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Ryan Pan

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Will Mortenson

Program Assistant

Freedom and Prosperity Center

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Tyler Lennon

Project Assistant

Millennium Leadership Program

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Ignacio Albe

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What to expect from Germany’s next government
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