Albright and Mogherini in CNN: It’s time for the US to make good with Afghanistan

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
Albright and Mogherini in CNN: It’s time for the US to make good with Afghanistan

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
Albright and Mogherini in CNN: It’s time for the US to make good with Afghanistan

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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Op-Ed

Dec 1, 2021

Albright and Mogherini in CNN: It’s time for the US to make good with Afghanistan

By Madeleine Albright and Federica Mogherini

"With new leadership in the White House, there is an opportunity to strengthen the Afghan peace process and secure our shared interests in peace, security, and regional stability," write Secretary Madeline Albright and Rector Federica Mogherini in CNN Opinion.

Afghanistan Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Dec 1, 2021

Sakhi deliver Biannual McMillan-Stewart Lecture on Afghanistan’s Traditional and Non-Traditional Security Issues and Regional Implications

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Conflict

IranSource

Dec 1, 2021

Iran’s COVID-19 deaths ‘2.5 times higher’ than health ministry numbers

By Anonymous

Despite reassuring statistics, Iran—which already has the highest number of deaths and cases in the Middle East—appears to be entering a sixth wave of COVID-19 with no end in sight.

Iran Middle East

In the News

Nov 30, 2021

Melcangi quoted in The Christan Science Monitor on the viability of Libya’s December elections

By Atlantic Council

Democratic Transitions Elections

UkraineAlert

Nov 30, 2021

Transforming Ukraine into an international manufacturing hub

By Sergiy Tsivkach

Ukraine is taking steps to build on the country's huge potential as a major international manufacturing hub and is now seeking to attract international investment that can drive further economic growth.

Economy & Business Education

In the News

Nov 30, 2021

Asat quoted in ProPublica on China cracking down on students who speak out in the US

By Atlantic Council

China Corruption

In the News

Nov 30, 2021

Schuman in The Atlantic: What the Peng Shuai Scandal Is Really About

By Atlantic Council

On November 30, 2021, Michael Schuman published a story in The Atlantic, “What the Peng Shuai Scandal Is Really About.” The piece explores how Beijing’s response to the scandal “undercuts its campaign to present the Chinese system as a model for the world.”

China Politics & Diplomacy

AfricaSource

Nov 29, 2021

Africa’s digital infrastructure is the next playing field for great-power competition

By Aubrey Hruby

US-China competition will be shaped by efforts to support Africa's digital infrastructure.

Africa Digital Currencies

In the News

Nov 29, 2021

Ashford in Politico: “There’s nothing strategic…about a global force posture review that fails to accept the notion of resource constraints”

By Atlantic Council

On November 29, Emma Ashford was quoted in Politico’s National Security Daily newsletter on the conclusion of the Biden administration’s global posture review. “There’s nothing strategic — or even useful — about a global force posture review that fails to accept the notion of resource constraints and declines to face any hard choices about America’s […]

English Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Nov 29, 2021

Manning in The Hill: The dangers of anarchy in space

By Atlantic Council

On November 29, Robert Manning published an op-ed in The Hill of the need for agreements surrounding space policy. “The US is well positioned as first among equals to launch an ad hoc coalition of space powers to pool resources and (non-national security sensitive) capabilities to better monitor, clean up space debris and seek mutually […]

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Global China Hub

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Amany Qaddour 

Nonresident Senior Fellow

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Britt Gronemeyer

Program Assistant, Strategic Litigation Project

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

Human Rights International Organizations

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Diana Rayes 

Nonresident Fellow, Syria Project

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

Arabic Civil Society

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Aalaa Abuzaakouk

Deputy Director, Millennium Leadership Program

Millennium Leadership Program

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Danuta Hübner

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Europe Center

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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