Preble on Net Assessment: Competition in the Pacific

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.
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Preble on Net Assessment: Competition in the Pacific

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.
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Preble on Net Assessment: Competition in the Pacific

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.
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Jun 9, 2022

Preble on Net Assessment: Competition in the Pacific

By Atlantic Council

On June 9, Christopher Preble and his co-hosts discussed the Pacific Islands on the Net Assessment podcast. Beijing has sought, but thus far failed, to strike a deal with 10 of the islands. Meanwhile, US leaders are promising to devote more time and attention to the region. What is at stake? Can US leaders deliver […]

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Jun 9, 2022

Shapiro quoted in AP News on the Biden administration’s move to establish diplomatic ties with Palestine

By Atlantic Council

Middle East Politics & Diplomacy
Man carries a sack of wheat at World Food Program warehouse in Gode

Engagement Reframed

Jun 9, 2022

Engagement Reframed #7: Defending democracy and countering China requires US and Western support for a beleaguered developing world

By Mathew Burrows

The war in Ukraine has become a turning point for developing countries, many of whom could give up the gains made in economic growth and reduction in poverty over the past three decades.

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Jun 9, 2022

Azodi quoted in Al-Monitor on Egypt’s recent development of their nuclear sector

By Atlantic Council

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Jun 9, 2022

Shapiro quoted in The Washington Post on the Biden administration’s move to strengthen ties with Palestine

By Atlantic Council

Middle East Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Jun 9, 2022

Shapiro quoted in AP News on the Biden administration taking steps towards reestablishing a US consulate in Jerusalem

By Atlantic Council

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In the News

Jun 9, 2022

Shapiro interviewed on CNBC about Saudi Arabia beginning to view Israel as a ‘potential partner’

By Atlantic Council

Israel Politics & Diplomacy

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Jun 9, 2022

Sales joined US Senate Committee on Homeland Security Hearing to discuss domestic extremism and white supremacist violence

By Atlantic Council

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MENASource

Jun 9, 2022

Israel, guess who’s back? Netanyahu is back again.

By Amichai Stein

Yes, Israel might go, once again, to an early election, the fifth since 2019.

Israel Middle East

MENASource

Jun 8, 2022

Trade trumps strategic competition in the Middle East

By Jonathan Fulton

Washington would do well to understand that many outside the US have a different view of China, and very few are interested in being a theater of strategic competition. 

China Economy & Business
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