Politics & Diplomacy

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.

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Nooruddin in Financial Times: India takes political gamble on $1.3bn battle with satellite firm

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
Nooruddin in Financial Times: India takes political gamble on $1.3bn battle with satellite firm

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
Nooruddin in Financial Times: India takes political gamble on $1.3bn battle with satellite firm

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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In the News

Jul 19, 2022

Nooruddin in Financial Times: India takes political gamble on $1.3bn battle with satellite firm

By Atlantic Council

Economy & Business India

UkraineAlert

Jul 19, 2022

Ukraine’s vibrant civil society deserves key role in post-war transformation

By Mykhailo Zhernakov

Ukraine's vibrant civil society sector is the country's secret weapon in its civilizational struggle against Putin's Russia and should be a key focus of support efforts as the international community looks to rebuild Ukraine.

Civil Society Conflict

In the News

Jul 19, 2022

Nasr in Foreign Affairs: Iran Nuclear Talks Likely to Resume After Biden’s Mideast Trip

By Atlantic Council

Iran Nuclear Deterrence

In the News

Jul 19, 2022

Nasr in The News International: Manufacturing a Policy

By Atlantic Council

Politics & Diplomacy South Asia

In the News

Jul 19, 2022

Sakhi in The Hill: The Taliban has failed to gain legitimacy — what can be done?

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Jul 19, 2022

Nawaz on Riazul Haq: Civil military tussle & way forward for Pakistan

By Atlantic Council

Pakistan Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Jul 19, 2022

Slavin interviewed on VOA Russia about Putin’s visit to Iran

By Atlantic Council

Iran Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Jul 18, 2022

Charai in The Hill: Biden’s Middle East pledge couldn’t have come at a better time

By Ahmed Charai

Middle East Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Jul 18, 2022

Lipner quoted in Jewish Insider on US-Israel relations following Biden’s Middle East trip

By Atlantic Council

Israel Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Jul 18, 2022

Slavin quoted in L’Orient Le Jour on what Biden’s Middle East trip means for Iran

By Atlantic Council

French Iran
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Experts

European Leadership Accelerator Participant

Slavina Ancheva

MPP Candidate and Belfer Young Leader, Harvard Kennedy School

Millennium Leadership Program

Central Europe Civil Society

Fellow

Mark Boris Andrijanič

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Europe Center Millennium Leadership Program

Central Europe Economy & Business

Fellow

Lukas Andriukaitis

Nonresident Fellow

Digital Forensic Research Lab

Disinformation Eastern Europe

Fellow

Piotr Arak

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Europe Center

Central Europe Economy & Business

Fellow

Gérard Araud

Distinguished Fellow

Europe Center

English Europe & Eurasia

Fellow

Carmiel Arbit

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs Scowcroft Middle East Security Initiative

Civil Society Extremism
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Events

Online Event Thu, March 26, 2026 • 10:00 am ET

Still watching: How Venezuela deploys surveillance to maintain political control
Democratic Transitions Intelligence Latin America National Security
Public Event Thu, March 26, 2026 • 2:30 pm ET

Gina McCarthy and the European Commission’s Teresa Ribera on climate cooperation
Climate Change & Climate Action Politics & Diplomacy
Public Event Mon, March 30, 2026 • 2:00 pm ET

Report launch: How the West lost the post-Cold War era
Central Europe Eastern Europe Europe & Eurasia Politics & Diplomacy
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