Politics & Diplomacy

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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The Western Balkans in today’s transatlantic landscape | A Debrief with Dimitris Tsarouhas

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 Western Balkans in today’s transatlantic landscape | A Debrief with Dimitris Tsarouhas

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
The Western Balkans in today’s transatlantic landscape | A Debrief with Dimitris Tsarouhas

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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Balkans Debrief

Mar 24, 2026

The Western Balkans in today’s transatlantic landscape | A Debrief with Dimitris Tsarouhas

Ilva Tare sits down with Dimitris Tsarouhas, Washington DC Representative of ELIAMEP, to discuss how the Western Balkans are navigating the current transatlantic landscape.

Europe & Eurasia International Norms

Eye on Europe's elections

Mar 20, 2026

Your primer on Denmark’s snap parliamentary elections

By Atlantic Council experts

As Danish voters head to the polls on March 24 for a snap parliamentary election, our experts provide their insights on the defining issues of the campaign.

Elections Europe & Eurasia

Dispatches

Mar 20, 2026

Demand destruction has begun: What Sri Lanka reveals about the global energy crisis

By Phillip Cornell

The disruption to oil and gas flows through the Strait of Hormuz has triggered a systemic shock to energy markets, and Sri Lanka is on the front line.

Conflict Energy & Environment

In the News

Mar 20, 2026

Temnycky in Forbes: Georgian Dream drifts from NATO and EU as opposition seeks integration

By Atlantic Council

Europe & Eurasia European Union

In the News

Mar 20, 2026

Karatnycky in the American Spectator: Russia’s vulnerabilities and Trump’s chance for peace in Ukraine

By Atlantic Council

Europe & Eurasia Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Mar 20, 2026

Karatnycky in Foreign Policy: Ukraine and the paradox of national conservatism

By Atlantic Council

Europe & Eurasia Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Mar 20, 2026

Hook in the Hill: Business with dictators is a security risk America has fallen for before

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Mar 20, 2026

Hook in the Hill: No peace in Ukraine until Russia returns its children

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Mar 20, 2026

Cohen in Forbes: Questions remain about Russian oil in US-India trade deal

By Atlantic Council

Europe & Eurasia India

In the News

Mar 20, 2026

Cohen in Forbes: Russia and Iran are reshaping regional power in crisis and confrontation

By Atlantic Council

Europe & Eurasia Iran
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Experts

Fellow

Zoltán Fehér

Nonresident Fellow

Global China Hub

Central Europe China

Fellow

Edward Fishman

Former Nonresident Senior Fellow

Eurasia Center

Russia Financial Sanctions and Economic Coercion

Fellow

Marie Forestier 

Nonresident Senior Fellow, Syria Project

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

Arabic French

Staff

Denise Forsthuber

Deputy Director, Strategic Engagement and Operations

Europe Center Transform Europe Initiative

Central Europe Eastern Europe

Fellow

Diane Francis

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Eurasia Center

Ukraine

Fellow

Daniel Fried

Weiser Family Distinguished Fellow

Economic Statecraft Initiative Eurasia Center

Eastern Europe Democratic Transitions
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Events

Public Event Mon, April 27, 2026 • 2:30 pm ET

The future of Iraq-Syria relations
Iraq Middle East Politics & Diplomacy Syria
Public Event Wed, May 13, 2026 • 9:00 am ET

The 2026 Iraq Dialogue
Geopolitics & Energy Security Iraq Middle East Politics & Diplomacy