Saudi Arabia’s Prince Turki: No region in the world feels the dangers of strategic confusion more than the Middle East

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
Saudi Arabia’s Prince Turki: No region in the world feels the dangers of strategic confusion more than the Middle East

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
Saudi Arabia’s Prince Turki: No region in the world feels the dangers of strategic confusion more than the Middle East

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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Event Recap

Nov 12, 2021

Saudi Arabia’s Prince Turki: No region in the world feels the dangers of strategic confusion more than the Middle East

By Yaseen Rashed

On November 2-3, the Atlantic Council’s Scowcroft Middle East Security Initiative hosted a conference with TRENDS Research and Advisory addressing “Middle East Security in a Changing World: Building a Sustainable Regional Security System.”

Middle East Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Nov 12, 2021

Preble on the Crashing the War Party podcast: US is no longer “the indispensable” — so what now?

By Atlantic Council

On November 12, Christopher Preble featured on the Crashing the War Party podcast, where he discussed his latest Assumptions Testing paper, which examines the notion that the United States is indispensable for the global order. Preble examined the question of what the international order might look like without American hegemony. More about our expert

English Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Nov 12, 2021

Ahmad with MEI: Afghanistan Under the Taliban

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Indo-Pacific

In the News

Nov 11, 2021

Kadhim and Slavin quoted in TRT World on the failed assassination attempt on President Mustafa al-Kadhimi

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Crisis Management

In the News

Nov 11, 2021

Ashford on SpectatorTV: Why does Taiwan matter so much?

By Atlantic Council

On November 11, Emma Ashford featured on SpectatorTV’s “The Week in 60 minutes” where she discussed the major strategic questions over the US relationship with Taiwan and highlighted the dangers posed to US security and prosperity if it engages in conflict with China over the status of the island. Ashford examined the benefits of strategic […]

China English

In the News

Nov 11, 2021

Preble on the Net Assessment podcast: Richard Haass is here!

By Atlantic Council

On November 11, Christopher Preble and Net Assessment podcast co-hosts Melanie Marlowe (CSIS), and Zack Cooper (AEI) welcomed special guest Richard Haass, President of the Council on Foreign Relations. The four discussed what the United States has gotten right and wrong the last few decades, focusing particularly on decisions about when to use force as […]

English Politics & Diplomacy

Press Release

Nov 11, 2021

Atlantic Council’s Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center announces partnership with US Department of State

Atlantic Council’s Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center partners with US Department of State to launch campaign for renewed hemispheric cooperation alongside the ninth Summit of the Americas

Americas Climate Change & Climate Action

New Atlanticist

Nov 10, 2021

Full Transcript: 2021 Distinguished Leadership Awards honor bold visionaries in challenging times

By Atlantic Council

Uğur Şahin, Özlem Türeci, Ursula von der Leyen, Dua Lipa, and Albert Bourla accepted the Atlantic Council's recognition Wednesday night for their leadership in shaping the global future.

European Union International Organizations

New Atlanticist

Nov 10, 2021

The 2021 Distinguished Leadership Awards: Celebrating the exceptional individuals meeting today’s extraordinary challenges

By Dan Peleschuk

Singer Dua Lipa, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Pfizer's Albert Bourla, and BioNTech's Özlem Türeci and Ugur Sahin earn the Atlantic Council's highest honors for shaping the global future together.

Coronavirus European Union

In the News

Nov 10, 2021

Drun quoted in Newsweek: China rejects historic US law protecting Taiwan as ‘illegal and invalid’

By Atlantic Council

On November 10, 2021, Jessica Drun was quoted in a Newsweek article, “China rejects historic US law protecting Taiwan as ‘illegal and invalid’.”

China Politics & Diplomacy
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Laura Updegrove

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Richard Hurowitz

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Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia

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Fabio Petito

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Rza Aliyev

Nonresident Senior Fellow, N7 Initiative

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

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Henrique Arevalo

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