Politics & Diplomacy

Politics & Diplomacy

Healthy democratic societies are governed through the holding of elections, passage of policies through government institutions, and equal application of the law to all citizens. These activities influence not only the internal decisions of these societies, but also inform the ways countries interact with their regional and global neighbors, whether through direct bilateral ties or encompassed in larger international organizations.

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Manning quoted in VOA: The Biden administration, the Yun Seok-Yeol administration and the North Korean deterrence, strengthening US-Korea cooperation, and seeking a check on China [translated from Korean]

Issue Brief Aug 17, 2026

Sovereignty without borders: Decoding the transatlantic digital relationship at a time of change

An examination of the EU–US trust deficit and its implications for digital policymaking.
Digital Policy Europe & Eurasia
Manning quoted in VOA: The Biden administration, the Yun Seok-Yeol administration and the North Korean deterrence, strengthening US-Korea cooperation, and seeking a check on China [translated from Korean]

AfricaSource Aug 17, 2026

Africa’s World Cup breakthrough: What ten teams reveal about institutional capacity

By Deneyse A. Kirkpatrick

Strong sports ecosystems create jobs, strengthen institutions, and expand opportunities across education, public health, and economic development.
Africa Politics & Diplomacy

Content

In the News

Apr 14, 2022

Manning quoted in VOA: The Biden administration, the Yun Seok-Yeol administration and the North Korean deterrence, strengthening US-Korea cooperation, and seeking a check on China [translated from Korean]

By Atlantic Council

On April 14, Manning was quoted in a VOA article, speaking about the priority of increased intelligence sharing between the United States, Japan, and South Korea.  “Atlantic Council senior fellow Robert Manning said in a phone call with VOA on the 13th that ‘the United States wishes for stronger security cooperation between the United States […]

China East Asia

In the News

Apr 14, 2022

Nia quoted in the Associated Press on the implications of classifying Russian war crimes in Ukraine as ‘genocide’

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Eastern Europe

In the News

Apr 14, 2022

Asat in Foreign Policy: China’s Transnational Repression Gets Saudi Backing

By Atlantic Council

China Civil Society

In the News

Apr 14, 2022

Pavia in TRT World: Tunisia’s economic woes hang over Saied’s quest to consolidate power

By Atlantic Council

Corruption Democratic Transitions

BelarusAlert

Apr 13, 2022

Putin’s Ukraine War: Belarus dictator switches from arsonist to firefighter

By Brian Whitmore

Belarus dictator Alyaksandr Lukashenka is trying to change his role in Vladimir Putin's Ukraine War from that of arsonist to firefighter as Belarusian public opinion firmly opposes any involvement in the conflict.

Belarus Conflict

In the News

Apr 13, 2022

Bociurkiw in CNN Opinion: Putin is shifting the goal posts. The West must, too.

By Atlantic Council

Politics & Diplomacy Security & Defense
Rossiya TV video claiming to show Ukrainians dressing mannequins actually originated from behind-the-scenes footage of a Russian TV series. (Source: Rossiya TV)

New Atlanticist

Apr 13, 2022

Russian War Report: Russia promotes misleading video accusing Ukraine of using mannequins as casualties

By Digital Forensic Research Lab

Kremlin-controlled TV network Rossiya 24 broadcast a misleading video claiming that mannequins were being used in Ukraine to stage war casualties.

Belarus Disinformation

MENASource

Apr 13, 2022

Israel won’t stick out its neck for Ukraine. It’s because of Russia.

By David Daoud

Over the last decade, regional developments have forced Israel to balance its moral sense regarding the Russia-Ukraine conflict against its vital national interests.

Israel Middle East

In the News

Apr 13, 2022

Lipsky quoted in the Washington Post on the importance of the G20

Read the full article here.

Conflict Economy & Business

New Atlanticist

Apr 12, 2022

Experts react: A new leader emerges from Pakistan’s political turmoil. Now what?

By Atlantic Council experts

We reached out to several Pakistan-based experts for their thoughts on new Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and what comes next in the pivotal South Asian nation.

Civil Society Democratic Transitions
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Experts

Millennium fellow

Cameron Thomas-Shah

Foreign Service Officer, U.S. Department of State

Global Leadership Center

East Asia Media

European Leadership Accelerator Participant

Anne Thomassen

Head of Department, Danish Ministry of Climate, Energy and Utilities

Global Leadership Center

Economy & Business Energy & Environment

Fellow

Amanda Thorpe

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Europe Center

Europe & Eurasia Politics & Diplomacy

Fellow

Aleksandra Gadzala Tirziu

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Africa Center

Economy & Business Technology & Innovation

Fellow

Brianne Todd

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Eurasia Center

Central Asia English

Fellow

Ross Tokola

Nonresident Fellow

Indo-Pacific Security Initiative Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security

English Europe & Eurasia
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Events

Online Event Wed, November 18, 2026 • 11:00 am ET

The future of Iraq-Syria relations
Iraq Politics & Diplomacy Syria