Qaddour quoted in BBC News on recent capture of ISIS leader in 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
Qaddour quoted in BBC News on recent capture of ISIS leader in 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
Qaddour quoted in BBC News on recent capture of ISIS leader in 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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In the News

Feb 3, 2022

Qaddour quoted in BBC News on recent capture of ISIS leader in Syria

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Crisis Management

MENASource

Feb 3, 2022

Iraq is forming a new government. But getting there will be complicated.

By Abbas Kadhim

Whatever the outcome of the ongoing negotiations, the prospects of the next Iraqi government will depend on the conditions of intra-Shia relations.

Iraq Middle East

MENASource

Feb 3, 2022

China may now feel confident to challenge the US in the Gulf. Here’s why it won’t succeed.

By Ahmed Aboudouh

Despite China’s growing aggressive approach towards the United States in the region, it has no detailed plan to execute it successfully.

China East Asia

In the News

Feb 2, 2022

Schuman in The Atlantic: These Beijing Olympics send a much darker message

By Atlantic Council

On February 2, 2022, Michael Schuman published an article in The Atlantic, “These Beijing Olympics Send a Much Darker Message.” The article explores how “the China of 2022 is not the China of 2008, and the Olympics are making that all too clear.”

China Politics & Diplomacy

UkraineAlert

Feb 2, 2022

The new Ukraine needs a new census

By Andrew D’Anieri

Ukraine has not conducted a national census in more than two decades and must address this issue in order to provide up-to-date information reflecting the dramatic changes taking place within Ukrainian society.

Conflict Democratic Transitions

In the News

Feb 2, 2022

Katz quoted in Asia Times on Iran-Russia diplomatic relations

By Atlantic Council

Economy & Business Iran

In the News

Feb 2, 2022

Slavin quoted in L’Oreient Le Jour on significance of US-Iran nuclear talks

By Atlantic Council

Economic Sanctions French

In the News

Feb 2, 2022

Asat quoted in Al-Jazeera on Chinese exiles boycotting Winter Olympics about Uighur genocide

By Atlantic Council

China Human Rights

SouthAsiaSource

Feb 1, 2022

Afghanistan needs a political roadmap to reduce economic hardship

By Omar Samad

Afghans in general are aware that inside the country the Taliban are in the driver’s seat, but the vehicle cannot go far without having other major constituencies onboard as part of a new social contract.

Afghanistan Economy & Business

In the News

Feb 1, 2022

Slavin quoted in Tehran Times on the renewal of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action and US-Iran talks in Vienna

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Crisis Management
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