The Ukraine crisis is a reminder of why conflict-driven carbon emissions matter in MENA and beyond

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 Ukraine crisis is a reminder of why conflict-driven carbon emissions matter in MENA and beyond

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 Ukraine crisis is a reminder of why conflict-driven carbon emissions matter in MENA and beyond

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

MENASource

Mar 25, 2022

The Ukraine crisis is a reminder of why conflict-driven carbon emissions matter in MENA and beyond

By Ariel Ezrahi

The current Ukraine crisis is an alarming reminder that, as senseless wars continue to rage in the twenty-first century, the uphill struggle to combat climate change just got steeper. 

Energy & Environment
Middle East

SouthAsiaSource

Mar 24, 2022

As no-confidence vote looms, Pakistan’s democracy faces key stress test

By Fahd Humayun

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan faces a no-confidence motion in the country’s National Assembly (the lower house of its Parliament).

Elections
Pakistan

In the News

Mar 24, 2022

Sales in The Hill: Turn up the economic heat on Putin

By Atlantic Council

Conflict
Crisis Management

MENASource

Mar 24, 2022

Action must be taken to award reparations to victims of Russian war crimes

By Jomana Qaddour, Celeste Kmiotek

The international community is overdue for an overhaul of the legal tools accessible to victims of state-sponsored crimes in the twenty-first century. Perhaps justice mechanisms for Ukraine and Syria can stymie such impunity once and for all.

Middle East
Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Mar 24, 2022

Slavin quoted in CGTN on the Russia-Ukraine conflict’s potential to impact Iran nuclear talks

By Atlantic Council

Belarus
Crisis Management

In the News

Mar 24, 2022

Central Bank Digital Currency tracker cited in Brookings on the impacts of a digital dollar

Read the full article here.

Economic Sanctions
Economy & Business

Engagement Reframed

Mar 24, 2022

Engagement Reframed #5: Deploy America’s secret diplomatic superstars

By Evan Cooper

How the United States can leverage its immense musical talent for diplomatic benefit

Africa
Americas

In the News

Mar 24, 2022

Slavin joins CGTN America to discuss recent developments in Iran nuclear talks and potential obstacles

By Atlantic Council

Economic Sanctions
Non-Traditional Threats

In the News

Mar 24, 2022

Lipner quoted in Mother Jones on Israel’s response to Russian invasion of Ukraine and Israel’s diplomatic obstacles

By Atlantic Council

Arms Control
Conflict

In the News

Mar 24, 2022

Wechsler joins Slate to discuss the similarities between Russia’s involvement in Syria and invasion of Ukraine

By Atlantic Council

Conflict
Crisis Management
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Jeffrey Hovenier

Nonresident senior fellow

Europe Center

Croatian Europe & Eurasia

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Naz El-Khatib

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Europe Center

Europe & Eurasia Indo-Pacific

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Gabrielle Ellicott

Program Assistant

Forward Defense Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security

Defense Policy Democratic Transitions

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Federico Hoyos

Executive Director, Fundacion Los 8 Valores

Millennium Leadership Program

Colombia Latin America

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Lejla Nuhanović

Political Officer, OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina

Millennium Leadership Program

Eastern Europe Politics & Diplomacy

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Safwan Al-Amin

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Iraq Initiative Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

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