The future of US and Japanese engagement with Central Asia

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.
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The future of US and Japanese engagement with Central Asia

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
The future of US and Japanese engagement with Central Asia

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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Issue Brief

Aug 15, 2025

The future of US and Japanese engagement with Central Asia

By Kyoko Imai

Situated between China and Russia, and with an abundance of vital natural resources, Central Asia is an area of strategic interest for Tokyo and Washington. Beijing and Moscow currently enjoy overwhelming political, economic, and cultural influence, which limits other countries’ ability to constructively shape the region. Some friction has emerged between the two authoritarian powers as post-Soviet dominance over Central Asia erodes and Chinese economic influence takes its place.

Central Asia China

UkraineAlert

Aug 14, 2025

Alaska Summit: Trump wants a real estate deal. Putin wants an empire.

By Peter Dickinson

US President Donald Trump appears to view peace negotiations with Vladimir Putin as a geopolitical real estate deal. But the Russian dictator is not fighting for land in Ukraine. He is fighting for Ukraine itself, writes Peter Dickinson.

Conflict Democratic Transitions

Inflection Points

Aug 14, 2025

When he meets Putin in Alaska, ‘heterodox’ Trump will face his biggest geopolitical test yet

By Frederick Kempe

The outcome of the meeting in Anchorage could have a long-lasting impact on geopolitics, Trump’s legacy, and his Nobel Peace Prize aspirations.

Conflict Peacekeeping and Peacebuilding

China in Europe

Aug 14, 2025

Global China Hub nonresident fellow Zoltán Fehér in Deutsche Welle

By Zoltán Fehér

On October 29th, 2024, Global China Hub nonresident fellow Zoltán Fehér spoke to Deutsch Welle about a legal batter in Bosnie-Herzegovina where a Chinese company has installed a wind farm.

China Energy & Environment

China in Europe

Aug 14, 2025

Global China Hub nonresident fellow Zoltán Fehér and Europe Center nonresident senior fellow Valbona Zeneli in National Interest

By Zoltán Fehér

On May 13th, 2025, Global China Hub nonresident fellow Zoltán Fehér and Europe Center nonresident senior fellow Valbona Zeneli co-authored an op-ed in the National Interest on how the US is pushing the EU closer to China.

China Europe & Eurasia

China in Europe

Aug 14, 2025

Global China Hub nonresident fellow Zoltán Fehér in Balkan Insight

By Zoltán Fehér

On May 20th, 2025, Global China Hub nonresident fellow Zolán Fehér spoke to Balkan Insight on Hungary’s foreign policy regarding the US and China.

China Europe & Eurasia

China in Europe

Aug 14, 2025

Global China Hub nonresident fellow Zoltán Fehér on the Beyond the Bubble podcast

By Zoltán Fehér

On July 14th, 2025, GCH nonresident fellow Zoltán Fehér was featured on an episode of the Beyond the Bubble podcast on how Europe, the US, and China compete for global influence.

China Europe & Eurasia

China in Europe

Aug 14, 2025

Global China Hub nonresident fellow Zoltán Fehér and Europe Center nonresident senior fellow Valbona Zeneli in The Diplomat

By Zoltán Fehér

On July 19th, Global China Hub nonresident fellow Zoltán Fehér and Europe Center nonresident senior fellow Valbona Zeneli co-authored an op-ed in The Diplomat on the 2025 EU-China Summit.

China Economy & Business

China in Europe

Aug 14, 2025

Global China Hub nonresident fellow Zoltán Fehér in Il Post

By Zoltán Fehér

On April 18th, 2025, Global China Hub nonresident fellow Zoltán Fehér spoke to Il Post about China’s attempt to portray itself as a more reliable partner for Europe than the US.

China Europe & Eurasia

New Atlanticist

Aug 13, 2025

Trump’s Armenia-Azerbaijan agreement advanced peace, but Washington can’t let up now

By Robert F. Cekuta and Richard L. Morningstar

The US-brokered agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan was an important step. But to achieve a lasting peace, the Trump administration must remain actively engaged as negotiations continue.

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Nic Adams

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