Friedlander interviewed by Bloomberg on President Biden’s proposal to seize and sell the assets of Russian oligarchs to help Ukraine 

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
Friedlander interviewed by Bloomberg on President Biden’s proposal to seize and sell the assets of Russian oligarchs to help Ukraine 

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
Friedlander interviewed by Bloomberg on President Biden’s proposal to seize and sell the assets of Russian oligarchs to help Ukraine 

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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Apr 28, 2022

Friedlander interviewed by Bloomberg on President Biden’s proposal to seize and sell the assets of Russian oligarchs to help Ukraine 

Listen to the episode here.

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Apr 28, 2022

Shapiro quoted in the Jewish Insider the lasting impacts of U.S. veto power on the UN Security Council

By Atlantic Council

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In the News

Apr 28, 2022

Slavin in InkStick: The Iran deal is in limbo

By Atlantic Council

Economic Sanctions Iran

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Apr 28, 2022

Ferziger in Circuit News: Emirates rabbi sees interfaith shrine opening by year’s end

By Atlantic Council

International Norms Israel

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Apr 28, 2022

Friedlander quoted in NPR on sanctions imposed on Russia as the ultimate test for the future use of the tool

Listen to the episode here.

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UkraineAlert

Apr 27, 2022

Beyond Putin: Russian imperialism is the No. 1 threat to global security

By Volodymyr Vakhitov, Natalia Zaika

Many Western leaders accuse Vladimir Putin of single-handedly sparking the current war in Ukraine but in reality the roots of the conflict are far deeper and reflect longstanding Russian imperial attitudes toward Ukraine.

Conflict Disinformation
Chinese icebreaker Xuě Lóng (Snow Dragon)

Podcast

Apr 27, 2022

Episode 3: “The Geopolitical Arctic”

Dr. Camilla Tenna Nørup Sørensen, Associate Professor at the Royal Danish Defence College, discusses the changing geopolitical dynamics of the Arctic.

China Northern Europe

BelarusAlert

Apr 27, 2022

Putin’s Ukraine War leaves Lukashenka with nothing but bad options

By Brian Whitmore

Belarus dictator Alyaksandr Lukashenka has gone against Belarusian public opinion and involved his country directly in Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine. Whoever now wins the war, his position will likely be weakened.

Belarus Conflict

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Apr 27, 2022

Ashford quoted in the Washington Post: Ukraine and the future of war

By Atlantic Council

On April 27, Emma Ashford was quoted in a Washington Post op-ed by Daniel Drezner on the implications of the war in Ukraine for future conflicts.  “I love realists…the claim that they have no heart when it comes to their analysis of international relations is poorly founded. It is rather that realists are painfully aware […]

Conflict Eastern Europe

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Apr 27, 2022

Mezran and Melcangi in the Italian Journal of International Affairs: “Truly a Proxy War? Militias, Institutions, and External Actors in Libya between Limited Statehood and Rentier State”

By Atlantic Council

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