State of the Order: Looking Back on 2021

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
State of the Order: Looking Back on 2021

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
State of the Order: Looking Back on 2021

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

Blog Post

Jan 3, 2022

State of the Order: Looking Back on 2021

This special edition of State of the Order breaks down the most important events that shaped the democratic world order last year.

China Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Jan 3, 2022

Katz joins tbs eFM This Morning to discuss how China and Russia’s relationship could affect the US

By Atlantic Council

China International Norms

In the News

Jan 3, 2022

Katz in National Interest: Could a Democratic China Supplant America’s Role in the World?

By Atlantic Council

China International Norms

In the News

Jan 1, 2022

Riaz in BBC Bengali: জো বাইডেন: যুক্তরাষ্ট্রের মানুষের মধ্যে নতুন প্রেসিডেন্টের জনপ্রিয়তা এত দ্রুত কমছে কেন?

By South Asia Center

Bangladesh Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Jan 1, 2022

Sales quoted in CNN World on the consequences of Russia’s potential invasion of Ukraine

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Crisis Management

In the News

Dec 31, 2021

Riaz contributes to the book “Routledge Handbook of Autocratization in South Asia”: Bangladesh: In Pursuit of a One-Party State?

By South Asia Center

Bangladesh Political Reform

UkraineAlert

Dec 30, 2021

How to deal with the Kremlin-created crisis in Europe

By Eurasia Center

The Kremlin appears to be setting the stage for a major conventional assault on Ukraine. Twenty-five distinguished experts and former senior officials urge the Biden administration to take decisive action.

Conflict Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Dec 29, 2021

Manning in The Hill: Is China’s power peaking?

By Atlantic Council

On December 29, Robert Manning’s column in The Hill highlighted the findings from the recent Atlantic Council’s Global Foresight 2022 report. “Some fear that Xi may divert attention from stagnation with a more aggressive military policy toward Taiwan to shore up the CCP’s nationalist legitimacy. But an economically struggling China could also unravel global stability: […]

Politics & Diplomacy Security & Defense

UkraineAlert

Dec 29, 2021

Debunking the myth of a divided Ukraine

By Peter Dickinson

Russia's attempts to promote the false narrative of an artificial and divided Ukraine are a central element of the Kremlin's ongoing campaign of imperial aggression against the country.

Conflict Democratic Transitions

In the News

Dec 28, 2021

Fulton quoted in CNN on the US-China rivalry in the Middle East

By Atlantic Council

China Defense Policy
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Experts

Fellow

Thayz Guimarães

Nonresident Journalist Fellow

Global China Hub

Americas Brazil

Fellow

Santiago Villa

Nonresident Journalist Fellow

Global China Hub

Africa China

Fellow

Ethel Rudnitzki

Nonresident Journalist Fellow

Global China Hub

Brazil China

Fellow

María Celeste Maradiaga

Nonresident Journalist Fellow

Global China Hub

Americas Climate Change & Climate Action

Advisory Council member

Omar Vargas

Member, Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center Advisory Council

Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center

Economy & Business English

Fellow

Ross Tokola

Nonresident Fellow

Indo-Pacific Security Initiative Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security

English Europe & Eurasia
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Events

Online Event Tue, May 13, 2025 • 10:00 am ET

Rethinking US policy options in Afghanistan
Afghanistan Economy & Business Human Rights Politics & Diplomacy
Online Event Fri, May 16, 2025 • 10:00 am ET

Lucian Kim on “Putin’s Revenge” and Russia’s war on Ukraine
Europe & Eurasia Human Rights Politics & Diplomacy Ukraine