THE DAY AFTER: Anticipating trouble in the event of a US withdrawal from Syria

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
THE DAY AFTER: Anticipating trouble in the event of a US withdrawal from Syria

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
THE DAY AFTER: Anticipating trouble in the event of a US withdrawal from Syria

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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Issue Brief

Mar 18, 2022

THE DAY AFTER: Anticipating trouble in the event of a US withdrawal from Syria

By Jomana Qaddour

Jomana Qaddour's latest issue brief examines the social, political, and economic implications and the challenges to US presence in Syria.

Middle East Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Mar 17, 2022

Klain joins KCBS Radio to discuss Putin’s prospects in Ukraine

By Atlantic Council

"We don’t know what [Putin’s] going to do next, but we do know that he’s willing to go farther than any of us think is possible."

Politics & Diplomacy Russia

UkraineAlert

Mar 17, 2022

The EU needs Ukraine

By Paul Grod

The European Union needs to embrace Ukraine's membership aspirations in order to demonstrate its own commitment to European values and its opposition to Vladimir Putin's authoritarian alternative.

Civil Society Conflict

In the News

Mar 17, 2022

Nabi in STAT News: What I learned from Paul Farmer: Treat the systems around the patient, not just the disease

"I was dismayed by the enormity of the barriers — economic, social, and political — that impede the path toward good health." writes Junaid Nabi

Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Mar 17, 2022

Lipsky opinion piece on reforming the G20 featured in Foreign Policy

Read the full article here.

Economy & Business G20

In the News

Mar 17, 2022

Central Bank Digital Currency tracker cited in Betakit regarding Bank of Canada’s collaboration with MIT

Read the full article here.

Economic Sanctions Economy & Business

In the News

Mar 17, 2022

Qaddour quoted in the Middle East Eye on humanitarian access obstacles for Syrian civilians

By Atlantic Council

Civil Society Corruption

In the News

Mar 17, 2022

Lipner quoted in the Haaretz on Israel’s controversial position in Russia-Ukraine conflict

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Crisis Management

In the News

Mar 17, 2022

Asat quoted in Radio Free Asia on human rights abuses by China on Uyghur student in the US

By Atlantic Council

China Human Rights

Event Recap

Mar 17, 2022

Promoting tolerance: How can education counter decades of mistrust?

By Salwa Balla

Peace and stability are fragile, and the best way to build sustainable relationships between Israel and the Middle East is through tolerance-building and educational reforms initiatives.

Israel Middle East
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Millennium Leadership Program

Energy & Environment Northern Europe

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Eric V. Guichard

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Africa Center

Africa Corruption

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Clifford Sobel

Former United States Ambassador to Brazil

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Amina Mohamed

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Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

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