Webster quoted by ABC on possible Trump-Putin phone call

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
Webster quoted by ABC on possible Trump-Putin phone call

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
Webster quoted by ABC on possible Trump-Putin phone call

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

Jan 25, 2025

Webster quoted by ABC on possible Trump-Putin phone call

By Joseph Webster

Energy & Environment Politics & Diplomacy

TURKEYSource

Jan 24, 2025

There’s a path forward for Turkey-Greece cooperation—but it requires a dose of realism

By Harry Tzimitras

For a successful Turkey-Greece partnership, both sides need to actively seize the opportunities of cooperation.

Energy & Environment Europe & Eurasia

New Atlanticist

Jan 24, 2025

Dispatch from Davos: The divide is shrinking between Davos and DC

By Josh Lipsky, Ananya Kumar

At the World Economic Forum this year, business and government leaders alike signaled that they want to work with the United States and the new US president. They have good reason: there is no alternative.

Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Jan 24, 2025

Blakemore and Wald quoted by US News and World Report on Trump’s executive orders

By Ellen Wald, Reed Blakemore

Americas Energy & Environment

AfricaSource

Jan 24, 2025

Immigration looms large over US-Africa relations in 2025

By Alexander Tripp

Immigration will likely top the United States’ agenda in its relations with African nations in the months to come.

Africa Migration

New Atlanticist

Jan 23, 2025

Trump’s clear path to securing US oil and gas dominance

By Richard L. Morningstar, Landon Derentz

The United States should seize on this moment to ensure long-term US LNG exports to Europe permanently replace Russian natural gas flows.

Economy & Business Energy & Environment
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Freedom and Prosperity Around the World

Jan 23, 2025

Georgia protests highlight urgent need for government reforms

By Tinatin Khidasheli

Recent democratic regression in Georgia undermines the rights of citizens and threatens long-term prosperity. To restore faith in Georgian democracy and build on past economic progress, the government must address challenges related to the judiciary, Russian influence, and social inequalities.

Europe & Eurasia Freedom and Prosperity

Report

Jan 23, 2025

In the Horn of Africa, Turkey and Egypt unfold a strategic alignment—or potential rivalry

By Federico Donelli

The recent reconciliation between Turkey and Egypt illustrates the potential for cooperation in the Horn of Africa.

Africa Ethiopia

Report

Jan 23, 2025

Together, Egypt and Turkey may have what it takes to restart Israeli-Palestinian peace negotiations

By Abderahman Salaheldin

The Egyptian-Turkish summit in Ankara on September 4 marked years of efforts to normalize relations between the two countries.

Middle East Politics & Diplomacy

Report

Jan 23, 2025

Turkey and Egypt want better relations. But will Libya doom the rapprochement?

By Alia Brahimi

One major effect of the war in Gaza was to accelerate a rapprochement between rival regional hegemons, Turkey and Egypt.

Libya Middle East
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Thayz Guimarães

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Santiago Villa

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Ethel Rudnitzki

Nonresident Journalist Fellow

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María Celeste Maradiaga

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Omar Vargas

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