Predicting the predictable: What do pre-election polls tell us about Iran’s election?

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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Predicting the predictable: What do pre-election polls tell us about Iran’s election?

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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Predicting the predictable: What do pre-election polls tell us about Iran’s election?

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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IranSource

Jun 23, 2021

Predicting the predictable: What do pre-election polls tell us about Iran’s election?

By Dara Conduit

Why were pre-election polls conducted throughout Iran's presidential campaign period if there was never any doubt of the election result? The answer lies in the election process itself.

Elections Iran

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Jun 22, 2021

Ashford in Foreign Affairs: Is Washington Right to Leave Afghanistan?

By Atlantic Council

On June 22, Emma Ashford was featured in Foreign Affairs’ Ask the Experts series on the question of the US withdrawal from Afghanistan. “The United States achieved the initial security goals it set out to achieve in Afghanistan: al Qaeda was disrupted and the 2001-era Taliban was removed from power. The United States didn’t succeed […]

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IranSource

Jun 22, 2021

An uncertain future for Iran under a minority president

By Hezha Barzani

On June 21, 2021, the Atlantic Council’s Future of Iran Initiative hosted an event to discuss the implications of Iran’s June 18 presidential elections for US-Iran relations. Read the key takeaways.

Iran Middle East

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Jun 22, 2021

Slavin and Azodi join CGTN to discuss Iran’s presidential elections
Elections Iran

In the News

Jun 22, 2021

IranSource quoted on The Jerusalem Post about Iran’s new president

By Atlantic Council

Elections Iran

In the News

Jun 22, 2021

Slavin quoted in Middle East Eye on how Raisi is unlikely to derail a return to the nuclear deal

By Atlantic Council

Elections Iran

UkraineAlert

Jun 22, 2021

Land reform can make Ukraine an agricultural superpower

By Roman Leshchenko

Ukraine stands today on the threshold of historic change. The country will launch its agricultural land market on July 1. This is one of the most significant landmarks in the 30 years of Ukrainian independence.

Corruption Economy & Business

New Atlanticist

Jun 21, 2021

Tony Blinken on the Putin summit and why the ‘democratic recession’ matters for LGBTQI rights

By Daniel Malloy

The US secretary of state spoke at an Atlantic Council Front Page event in honor of Pride Month, setting out the department’s priorities on LGBTI issues.

Afghanistan Human Rights

Transcript

Jun 21, 2021

Tony Blinken on putting the US ‘at the forefront of the fight’ for LGBTQI rights around the world

By Atlantic Council

The US secretary of state appeared at an Atlantic Council Front Page event in honor of Pride Month. Here's the transcript.

Human Rights Politics & Diplomacy

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Jun 21, 2021

Azodi for the Middle East Institute: “Is Ahmadinejad set for a comeback?”

By Atlantic Council

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