Struggle for a democratic Belarus enters second year

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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Struggle for a democratic Belarus enters second year

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.
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Struggle for a democratic Belarus enters second year

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.
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BelarusAlert

Aug 15, 2021

Struggle for a democratic Belarus enters second year

By Vladislav Davidzon

Twelve months since Belarusians first shocked the world with an unprecedented wave of protests against dictator Alyaksandr Lukashenka, the nation’s biggest post-Soviet political crisis is still far from resolved.

Belarus Civil Society

AC Selects

Aug 15, 2021

AC Selects: Oceanic data gaps

Week of August 15, 2021 In this week’s episode, explore the ocean’s potential solutions to some of our world’s most pressing problems such as climate change and food security, and as an emergent strategic geopolitical battleground. Related events

Maritime Security Politics & Diplomacy

UkraineAlert

Aug 15, 2021

The West must not force a Russian “peace” on Ukraine

By Volodymyr Vasylenko

By appeasing Russia in Ukraine and pressuring Kyiv to accept peace on the Kremlin's terms, the democratic world risks turning Minsk into a new Munich, argues veteran Ukrainian diplomat Volodymyr Vasylenko.

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In the News

Aug 15, 2021

Alam’s interview with Ahmad Massoud in The News International: According to Ahmad Massoud Afghanistan must have strategic partnership with Pakistan

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Crisis Management

In the News

Aug 15, 2021

Nasr quoted in Vox: Who are the Taliban now?

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Conflict

In the News

Aug 15, 2021

Samad joins VOA Farsi to discuss Afghanistan’s government reforms and the possible transition period

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Conflict

In the News

Aug 15, 2021

Samad joins Aljazeera to discuss what Ashraf Ghani should do for Afghanistan

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Conflict

In the News

Aug 15, 2021

Nooruddin quoted in laRazón: Election 2019, a shame in Bolivia? If it was one of the best achieved

By Atlantic Council

Corruption Elections

In the News

Aug 15, 2021

Samad quoted in the Global Herald: Afghanistan: Kabul is the last major city controlled by the Afghan government | DW News

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Conflict

In the News

Aug 15, 2021

Samad quoted in DW: Taliban begins to enter Kabul and minister speaks of “peaceful transfer of power”

By Atlantic Council

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Kayla T. Orta

Nonresident Fellow

Indo-Pacific Security Initiative Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security

Arms Control East Asia

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Jake Sotiriadis

Nonresident Senior Fellow

GeoStrategy Initiative Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security

Defense Policy Europe & Eurasia

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Alan Pino

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs Scowcroft Middle East Security Initiative

Intelligence Iran

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William B. Taylor

Distinguished Fellow

Eurasia Center

English Europe & Eurasia

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Geoffrey Pyatt

Distinguished Fellow

Global Energy Center

Energy & Environment Europe & Eurasia

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Dan Rothem

Nonresident Senior Fellow, N7 Initiative

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

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