Sales in The Hill: Turn up the economic heat on Putin

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
Sales in The Hill: Turn up the economic heat on Putin

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
Sales in The Hill: Turn up the economic heat on Putin

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

In the News

Mar 24, 2022

Sales in The Hill: Turn up the economic heat on Putin

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Crisis Management

MENASource

Mar 24, 2022

Action must be taken to award reparations to victims of Russian war crimes

By Jomana Qaddour, Celeste Kmiotek

The international community is overdue for an overhaul of the legal tools accessible to victims of state-sponsored crimes in the twenty-first century. Perhaps justice mechanisms for Ukraine and Syria can stymie such impunity once and for all.

Middle East Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Mar 24, 2022

Slavin quoted in CGTN on the Russia-Ukraine conflict’s potential to impact Iran nuclear talks

By Atlantic Council

Belarus Crisis Management

In the News

Mar 24, 2022

Central Bank Digital Currency tracker cited in Brookings on the impacts of a digital dollar

Read the full article here.

Economic Sanctions Economy & Business

Engagement Reframed

Mar 24, 2022

Engagement Reframed #5: Deploy America’s secret diplomatic superstars

By Evan Cooper

How the United States can leverage its immense musical talent for diplomatic benefit

Africa Americas

In the News

Mar 24, 2022

Slavin joins CGTN America to discuss recent developments in Iran nuclear talks and potential obstacles

By Atlantic Council

Economic Sanctions Non-Traditional Threats

In the News

Mar 24, 2022

Lipner quoted in Mother Jones on Israel’s response to Russian invasion of Ukraine and Israel’s diplomatic obstacles

By Atlantic Council

Arms Control Conflict

In the News

Mar 24, 2022

Wechsler joins Slate to discuss the similarities between Russia’s involvement in Syria and invasion of Ukraine

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Crisis Management

Experts react

Mar 24, 2022

Remembering a diplomatic trailblazer: Our experts reflect on Madeleine Albright’s lasting legacy

The first female US secretary of state and Atlantic Council International Advisory Board member passed away on March 23 at the age of 84. Here's what Council board members and staff had to say about her legacy.

Politics & Diplomacy United States and Canada

In the News

Mar 24, 2022

Drun in Taiwan News: US must actively counter China’s distortion of UN treaty to isolate Taiwan – think tank report

By Atlantic Council

On March 24, 2022, Global China Hub fellow Jessica Drun’s report was discussed in a Taiwan News article, “US must actively counter China’s distortion of UN treaty to isolate Taiwan: think tank report.”

China Politics & Diplomacy
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Millennium Leadership Program

Eastern Europe Education

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Deng Liu

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Freedom and Prosperity Center

China East Asia

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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

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Joanna Siekiera

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Indo-Pacific Security Initiative Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security

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