Pelayo quoted in The Hill on the Trump’s administration outreach to the new Syrian leadership

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
Pelayo quoted in The Hill on the Trump’s administration outreach to the new Syrian leadership

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
Pelayo quoted in The Hill on the Trump’s administration outreach to the new Syrian leadership

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

Jan 7, 2025

Pelayo quoted in The Hill on the Trump’s administration outreach to the new Syrian leadership

By Atlantic Council

Middle East Politics & Diplomacy

New Atlanticist

Jan 6, 2025

Justin Trudeau is out. Here’s how the next Canadian prime minister can bolster US-Canada ties.

By Imran Bayoumi

Whoever follows Trudeau as prime minister should focus on three specific areas that will be central to US-Canada relations in the year ahead.

Energy & Environment Politics & Diplomacy

IranSource

Jan 6, 2025

Blinded Iranian activist Elaheh Tavakolian: ‘We lost our eyes on this path. Let us not lose sight of our goal’

By Holly Dagres

Holly Dagres sits down with blinded Iranian activist Elahe Tavakolian to share her story and discuss the situation in Iran and what the West needs to do.

Civil Society Freedom and Prosperity

New Atlanticist

Jan 6, 2025

What to expect from Poland’s EU presidency and its focus on ‘Security, Europe!’

By Aaron Korewa

Poland sought a leadership role in Europe, and now it has one as it takes up the six-month presidency of the Council of the European Union.

European Union Poland

Insights & Impact

Jan 6, 2025

Palkar on India’s Other Demographic Dividend

By Srujan Palkar

Read the full article for the South Asian Herald

India Migration

TURKEYSource

Jan 6, 2025

Assad’s fall has created an opportunity for US-Turkey cooperation

By Rich Outzen

Long a point of discord between Washington and Ankara, developments in Syria present an opportunity to return to cooperation.

Conflict Politics & Diplomacy
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani and his Kurdish counterpart Masrour Barzani sign deal to restart northern oil exports in Baghdad, April 4, 2023.

Report

Jan 6, 2025

Kurdistan’s share of the 2024 Iraqi budget: More than meets the eye

By Ahmed Tabaqchali

How to account for the autonomous Iraqi region of Kurdistan has complicated budgeting in Baghdad in the past. The latest budget cycle may have addressed some of these problems—and may help reset Baghdad-Erbil relations.

Economy & Business Iraq

In the News

Jan 6, 2025

Charai in the Jerusalem Strategic Tribune: Look to Middle Eastern Diasporas for Figures to Inspire Change

By Atlantic Council

Civil Society Democratic Transitions

In the News

Jan 3, 2025

Global China Hub nonresident fellow Dakota Cary in the Washington Post

By Dakota Cary

On January 3rd, 2025, Global China Hub nonresident fellow Dakota Cary spoke to the Washington Post about Beijing Integrity Tech, the cybersecurity company linked to the Flax Typhoon attacks.

China Cybersecurity

New Atlanticist

Jan 3, 2025

Biden’s blocked US Steel deal carries big risks. Here are the top three.

By Sarah Bauerle Danzman

On January 3, the US president blocked Nippon Steel’s proposed acquisition of the US company on national security grounds. It could have important consequences in the years ahead.

China Economy & Business
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