Manning in The Straits Times: New Japanese PM Kishida will continue Abe’s foreign policy

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
Manning in The Straits Times: New Japanese PM Kishida will continue Abe’s foreign policy

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
Manning in The Straits Times: New Japanese PM Kishida will continue Abe’s foreign policy

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

Oct 6, 2021

Manning in The Straits Times: New Japanese PM Kishida will continue Abe’s foreign policy

By Atlantic Council

On October 6, Robert Manning was quoted in The Straits Times in an article about how the election of a new prime minister in Japan may change the foreign policy of the country. Manning predicted that there would be no major shift in policies, saying “He will continue the assertive stance on China and support for Taiwan of his […]

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New Atlanticist

Oct 5, 2021

How a misguided Vietnam analogy sealed the Afghanistan disaster

By Paul D. Miller

During Afghanistan, the Vietnam analogy said a lot about the state of mind of those using it—a state of mind that ultimately led policymakers to make decisions based on a faulty view of the war.

Afghanistan Conflict

UkraineAlert

Oct 5, 2021

Saakashvili arrest overshadows Georgian ruling party’s election win

By Peter Dickinson

Georgia’s ruling party Georgian Dream secured victory in October 2 local elections but the imprisonment of returning ex-president Mikheil Saakashvili leaves little realistic chance of an end to political tensions.

Elections The Caucasus

UkraineAlert

Oct 4, 2021

Time to rethink Ukraine’s fight against corruption

By Bohdan Vitvitsky

The ongoing struggle against corruption in Ukraine would benefit from greater coordination among the country's international partners and a longer term strategy, argues Bohdan Vitvitsky.

Corruption Democratic Transitions

New Atlanticist

Oct 4, 2021

The Pandora Papers should reinvigorate Biden’s anti-corruption push

By Andrew R. Marshall

An anti-corruption campaign appeals to disparate domestic groups but also is bound up in many of the core objectives Biden has staked out for the United States in the world. 

Corruption Economy & Business

In the News

Oct 4, 2021

Katz in The Hill: “Moscow won’t side with Washington against Beijing just because we think it should”

By Atlantic Council

China International Norms

In the News

Oct 4, 2021

Sales joins Madison’s Notes to discuss the US withdrawal from Afghanistan

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Defense Policy

In the News

Oct 4, 2021

Mezran quoted in Arab News on the challenges of the UN peace efforts in Libya

By Atlantic Council

Democratic Transitions International Organizations

AC Selects

Oct 3, 2021

AC Selects: German elections and peace in Afghanistan

Week of October 3, 2021 In this week’s episode, hear from Georgina Wright, Head of Europe Program, Institut Montaigne, Young-kwan Yoon, Professor Emeritus, Seoul National University, and Ambassador Paula J. Dobriansky, Vice Chair, Scowcroft Center for Strategy & Security, Atlantic Council on Peace in Afghanistan and the German Elections. Related events

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In the News

Oct 3, 2021

Azodi in Arms Control Association: “New Iran Leadership Complicates Negotiations”

By Atlantic Council

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Kate Springs

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Helena Fee Rasch

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Daniel Di Giusto

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Len Khodorkovsky

Nonresident senior fellow, N7 Initiative

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Deng Liu

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Eveline Debora Nuta

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What to expect from Germany’s next government
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Taking stock: Bilateral ties after 100 days of the Trump administration
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Rethinking US policy options in Afghanistan
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