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Healthy democratic societies are governed through the holding of elections, passage of policies through government institutions, and equal application of the law to all citizens. These activities influence not only the internal decisions of these societies, but also inform the ways countries interact with their regional and global neighbors, whether through direct bilateral ties or encompassed in larger international organizations.

Warrick in The Hill: Congress needs to act immediately so drone authorities don’t lapse

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

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 Financial Sanctions and Economic Coercion

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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Dec 8, 2022

Warrick in The Hill: Congress needs to act immediately so drone authorities don’t lapse

By Atlantic Council

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Dec 8, 2022

Nia and Kmiotek in Foreign Policy: What Iranian Human Rights Defenders Can Learn From Syria and Beyond

By Atlantic Council

Iran Middle East

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Dec 8, 2022

Nia quoted in Quartz on the UN Commission on the Status of Women

By Atlantic Council

Middle East Politics & Diplomacy

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Dec 8, 2022

Nia quoted in The Guardian on the UN’s fact-finding mission in Iran

By Atlantic Council

Iran Middle East

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Dec 8, 2022

Nia joins NPR’s Morning Edition to discuss how other countries can help protestors in Iran

By Atlantic Council

Iran Middle East

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Dec 8, 2022

Nia joins CNN to discuss the UN resolution to investigate the protest crackdown in Iran

By Atlantic Council

Middle East Politics & Diplomacy

Insights & Impact

Dec 8, 2022

Nia joins The Mehdi Hasan Show to discuss the UN Commission on the Status of Women

By Atlantic Council

Middle East Politics & Diplomacy

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Dec 8, 2022

Nia quoted in L’Orient Le Jour on the protests in Iran

By Atlantic Council

French Iran

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Dec 8, 2022

Asat quoted in the Washington Post on violations of Uyghur human rights

By Atlantic Council

Middle East Politics & Diplomacy

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Dec 8, 2022

Mack quoted in Aljazeera on Israel and the US

By Atlantic Council

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Nasredeen Abdulbari

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Gina Abercrombie-Winstanley

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Ahmed Aboudouh

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Nonresident Senior Fellow

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The Gaza cease-fire is over. What’s next from Israel, Hamas, and the US?

Enough carrots for Putin. For better negotiations, serve ‘maximum pressure’ instead.

Present without impact? How the Middle East perceives China’s diplomatic engagement

Content

Warrick in The Hill: Congress needs to act immediately so drone authorities don’t lapse

Nia and Kmiotek in Foreign Policy: What Iranian Human Rights Defenders Can Learn From Syria and Beyond

Nia quoted in Quartz on the UN Commission on the Status of Women

Nia quoted in The Guardian on the UN’s fact-finding mission in Iran

Nia joins NPR’s Morning Edition to discuss how other countries can help protestors in Iran

Nia joins CNN to discuss the UN resolution to investigate the protest crackdown in Iran

Nia joins The Mehdi Hasan Show to discuss the UN Commission on the Status of Women

Nia quoted in L’Orient Le Jour on the protests in Iran

Asat quoted in the Washington Post on violations of Uyghur human rights

Mack quoted in Aljazeera on Israel and the US

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Fatima Abbas

Alhussain Abdalla

Nasredeen Abdulbari

Gina Abercrombie-Winstanley

Ahmed Aboudouh

Gbemisola Abudu

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