Iran’s new president has blood on his hands

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
Iran’s new president has blood on his hands

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
Iran’s new president has blood on his hands

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

IranSource

Sep 8, 2021

Iran’s new president has blood on his hands

By Nasser Mohajer and Kaveh Yazdani

Iran’s new President, Ebrahim Raisi, played a key role in the execution of some 5,000 political prisoners and was part of the “Death Commission” responsible for the 1988 massacre.

Human Rights Iran

In the News

Sep 7, 2021

Melcangi quoted in the New Arab on the future of Egyptian-Tunisian relations

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Crisis Management

In the News

Sep 7, 2021

Slavin quoted in Tehran Times on the American view of the Iran deal

By Atlantic Council

Economic Sanctions Iran

In the News

Sep 7, 2021

Shahid joined Economic Reporters’ Forum in collaboration with the Research Policy Integration for Development and Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung for a webinar: Cautious rope walking wise for Bangladesh skipping any orbit

By Atlantic Council

Bangladesh China

In the News

Sep 7, 2021

Alam was quoted in CNBC News: “Fighting continues in Afghanistan’s Panjshir Valley as anti-Taliban resistance vows to hold out.”

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Conflict

Article

Sep 7, 2021

The global war on terrorism wrecked relations with Iran

By Barbara Slavin

The most fundamental strategic error of the George W. Bush administration following the September 11, 2001, attacks was launching a “Global War on Terrorism” that failed to distinguish properly between those responsible for the 9/11 attacks and other US adversaries.

Iran Middle East

Article

Sep 7, 2021

Hyper-tribalism and the US domestic terrorism threat

By Christopher P. Costa

After the January 6, 2021, breach of the US Capitol, the consequences of polarization, disinformation, and hyper-tribalism make domestic political violence the most pressing terrorism challenge facing US counterterrorism.

Nationalism Politics & Diplomacy

Insights & Impact

Sep 6, 2021

Nawaz joins East Asia Forum to contribute an analytical piece on Pakistan: “Reality bites for Imran Khan’s ‘New Pakistan’
Conflict Economy & Business

In the News

Sep 6, 2021

Nasr quoted in Money Control on the emerging Biden doctrine

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Conflict

AC Selects

Sep 5, 2021

AC Selects: German elections and mining sustainability

Week of September 5, 2021 This week, highlights from the Europe Center’s Superwahljahr Series exploring the upcoming German elections and the Global Energy Center’s virtual fireside chat with TechMet Founder and CEO Brian Menell on sustainable critical mineral supply chains. Related events

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Jennifer A. Counter

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Forward Defense Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security

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Dakota Cary

Nonresident Fellow

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China Cybersecurity

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Kelley E. Currie

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Freedom and Prosperity Center Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security

Human Rights Indo-Pacific

Staff

Aleksander Cwalina

Assistant Director

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Nour Dabboussi

Assistant Director, WIn Fellowship

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Andrew D’Anieri

Resident Fellow, Eurasia Center

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