Slavin quoted in Stripes on Biden’s potential discussion about a future air defense alliance during his Middle East trip

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 quoted in Stripes on Biden’s potential discussion about a future air defense alliance during his Middle East trip

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 quoted in Stripes on Biden’s potential discussion about a future air defense alliance during his Middle East trip

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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In the News

Jul 8, 2022

Slavin quoted in Stripes on Biden’s potential discussion about a future air defense alliance during his Middle East trip

By Atlantic Council

Iran Middle East

In the News

Jul 8, 2022

Cooper quoted in Middle East Eye on Israeli military officials recent move to Qatar to bolster security ties

By Atlantic Council

Israel Middle East

In the News

Jul 8, 2022

Badi in ISPI: Armed groups no longer – Libya’s competitive political militias

By Atlantic Council

Libya Politics & Diplomacy

Insights & Impact

Jul 8, 2022

Mezran in ISPI: Libya – The Recent History of a Proxy War

By Atlantic Council

Libya Politics & Diplomacy

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

European Union Iran

In the News

Jul 8, 2022

Shahid in East Asia Forum: India’s Bangladeshi bogeyman

By Atlantic Council

Bangladesh India
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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
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Alexandria J. Maloney

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Africa Center

Africa Defense Policy

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Richard K. Bell

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Africa Center

Africa Arabic

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Heidi Hardt

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Transatlantic Security Initiative

Climate Change & Climate Action International Organizations

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Vicky Kuperman

Global Advisor, Women for Prosperity

Freedom and Prosperity Center

Media Russia

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Gordon Humphrey

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Freedom and Prosperity Center

Disinformation Freedom and Prosperity

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Julie Recinos

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

English Human Rights
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Rethinking US policy options in Afghanistan
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Critical minerals and the pathways to prosperity, peace, and security in the DRC
Africa Democratic Republic of the Congo Economy & Business Politics & Diplomacy
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Lucian Kim on “Putin’s Revenge” and Russia’s war on Ukraine
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