With Macron’s victory, the ‘fragile’ center holds in France

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
With Macron’s victory, the ‘fragile’ center holds in France

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
With Macron’s victory, the ‘fragile’ center holds in France

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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Fast Thinking

Apr 24, 2022

With Macron’s victory, the ‘fragile’ center holds in France

By Atlantic Council

Our experts break down Sunday’s presidential election triumph for French President Emmanuel Macron and what it means for Europe.

Elections Europe & Eurasia

Inflection Points

Apr 24, 2022

Biden should deploy ‘great arsenal of democracy’ to defend Ukraine

By Frederick Kempe

Today, FDR's message to President Joe Biden would be: Do more now to stop Vladimir Putin.

Conflict International Norms

In the News

Apr 24, 2022

Fontenrose quoted in The Guardian on US-Saudi relations amidst Russian invasion of Ukraine

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Defense Policy

In the News

Apr 24, 2022

Ashford in the Washington Post and Bloomberg: Does America’s foreign policy need to get real?

By Atlantic Council

On April 24, Emma Ashford was featured in a written interview by Bloomberg about her forthcoming book on energy and foreign policy.  “Prior to the invasion, the Biden administration did a relatively good job continuing to talk to Russia, trying to see if there was a way that this could be resolved other than conflict. […]

Conflict Eastern Europe

In the News

Apr 24, 2022

Manning in The National Interest: The coming anarchy in outer space

By Atlantic Council

On April 24, Robert Manning published an article in the National Interest with Peter Wilson concerning international space activities. They argue that space is becoming increasingly anarchic, and advocate for a return to heavier international regulations on humanity’s final frontier. “It is a sign of the times that NASA, whose accords would be a strong […]

China Defense Technologies

UkraineAlert

Apr 23, 2022

New stamp captures Ukraine’s resolve to defy Putin and defeat Russia

By Peter Dickinson

A new Ukrainian postage stamp commemorating an iconic act of resistance to Vladimir Putin’s invasion has become a symbol of surging patriotic pride and growing confidence in Ukraine’s eventual victory over Russia.

Civil Society Conflict

In the News

Apr 23, 2022

Lipsky quoted in Associated Press on how Russia benefits from the US calling for its removal from the G20

Read the full article here.

Economy & Business European Union

UkraineAlert

Apr 22, 2022

Putin’s Unholy War

By Knox Thames

Vladimir Putin's unholy war in Ukraine has sought to exploit centuries of shared Orthodox faith but the ongoing invasion has only served to expose the growing gulf separating modern Ukraine from Russia.

Civil Society Conflict

In the News

Apr 22, 2022

Lipsky quoted in Bloomberg on the importance of the G20 in coordinating global action

Read the full article here.

Economy & Business European Union

In the News

Apr 22, 2022

Friedlander interviewed by the RUSI Suspicious Transaction Report podcast

Listen to the episode here.

Economic Sanctions Economy & Business
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