Zelenskyy wants Ukraine to be ‘a big Israel.’ Here’s a road map.

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
Zelenskyy wants Ukraine to be ‘a big Israel.’ Here’s a road map.

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
Zelenskyy wants Ukraine to be ‘a big Israel.’ Here’s a road map.

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

Content

New Atlanticist

Apr 6, 2022

Zelenskyy wants Ukraine to be ‘a big Israel.’ Here’s a road map.

By Daniel B. Shapiro

By adapting their mindset to mirror aspects of Israel’s approach to security challenges, Ukrainian officials can tackle their own critical challenges with confidence.

Civil Society Israel

In the News

Apr 6, 2022

Ashford in DW: West toughens Russia sanctions after Bucha killings

By Atlantic Council

On April 6, Emma Ashford was interviewed on DW about Russia’s war against Ukraine and the potential implications of cutting off Russian oil and gas imports to Europe. “The sanctions that have been levied on Russia, including the ones today, are probably not going to cause Russia to withdraw. But they are dialing up the […]

Conflict Crisis Management

In the News

Apr 6, 2022

Ashford in NPR’s All Things Considered: Where do sanctions on Russia go from here? A foreign policy expert weighs in

By Atlantic Council

On April 6, Emma Ashford was interviewed on DW about Russia’s war against Ukraine and the potential implications of cutting off Russian oil and gas imports to Europe. “These sanctions were initially intended as a deterrent. The Biden administration said to Russia, ‘If you invade Ukraine, we will slap the sanctions on you,’ in the […]

Conflict Crisis Management

UkraineAlert

Apr 6, 2022

Genocide in Ukraine: Putin will not stop until the world stops him

By Mykhailo Tkach

If Western leaders wish to defend the rules-based order that has served them all so well since WWII, they must urgently do so in Ukraine by supplying the country with the offensive weapons needed to defeat Russia.

Conflict Economic Sanctions

UkraineAlert

Apr 5, 2022

Zelenskyy tells UN: Act now on Russia or dissolve yourself altogether

By Oleksii Riabchyn

President Zelenskyy has called for the wholesale reform of the United Nations in an emotional address to the UN Security Council marked by scathing criticism of its toothless response to Putin’s invasion of Ukraine.

Conflict European Union

New Atlanticist

Apr 5, 2022

How the world’s parliaments can team up against Russian aggression

By Francis Shin and Riho Terras

An interparliamentary alliance against Kremlin aggression would maximize global efforts to coordinate sanctions and keep the pressure on Moscow.

Corruption Economic Sanctions

In the News

Apr 5, 2022

Polymeropoulos in Newsweek on Secretary Lloyd Austin’s House hearing

By Atlantic Council

Marc Polymeropoulos calls out comments by Rep. Matt Gaetz (FL-R) against Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin.

Media United States and Canada

In the News

Apr 5, 2022

Fontenrose quoted in The Hill on Saudi Arabia’s increase of oil prices amidst Ukraine crisis

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Economy & Business

IranSource

Apr 5, 2022

The potential side benefits of a revived JCPOA for Middle East stability

By Barbara Slavin

If there is to be any chance of recalibrating this policy after Khamenei dies, as many inside Iran and outside it would like to see, reviving the JCPOA is a necessary first step.

Iran Middle East

UkraineAlert

Apr 5, 2022

The whole world would benefit from a Ukrainian victory over Russia

By Chris Alexander

From the countries of the former USSR to nations targeted by Vladimir Putin's destabilization campaigns and secret wars, the whole world would stand to gain from a Ukrainian victory over Russia.

Conflict Democratic Transitions
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Deng Liu

Visiting Fellow

Freedom and Prosperity Center

China East Asia

European Leadership Accelerator Participant

Grégoire Roos

Head of Political Dialogue & Policy Innovation, BMW Foundation Herbert Quandt

Millennium Leadership Program

Energy & Environment Europe & Eurasia

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Brett McGurk

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

English Middle East

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Joanna Siekiera

Nonresident Fellow

Indo-Pacific Security Initiative Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security

Rule of Law Polish

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Alexander Young

Project Assistant

Forward Defense Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security

Defense Industry Europe & Eurasia

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Helene-Terese Jürgenson

E-Construction Services Project Manager, Estonian Ministry of Climate

Millennium Leadership Program

Energy & Environment Northern Europe
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Online Event Tue, June 17, 2025 • 1:00 pm ET

Drones, defense, and diplomacy: Negotiations and the battlefield in Ukraine
Conflict Defense Technologies Europe & Eurasia Politics & Diplomacy
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The societal value of religious freedom: An integral human development approach
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Public Event Tue, June 24, 2025 • 3:00 pm ET

2025 Freedom and Prosperity Indexes launch
Eastern Europe Freedom and Prosperity Human Rights Inclusive Growth