Gaza is a war without end. American interests must be reassessed.

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
Gaza is a war without end. American interests must be reassessed.

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
Gaza is a war without end. American interests must be reassessed.

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

Content

MENASource

Oct 29, 2024

Gaza is a war without end. American interests must be reassessed.

By Frederic C. Hof

Israel’s appraisal of what it faces and its actions concerning civilians make it difficult for Washington to uphold a key strategic partnership without suffering severe diplomatic reversals in the region and around the world.

Conflict Israel

AfricaSource

Oct 29, 2024

What Africa can expect under a Kamala Harris administration: A reinvigorated strategy

By Benjamin Mossberg

Harris would walk into the office on day one with significant Africa experience having played an important role in supporting the Biden administration’s Africa agenda.

Africa Politics & Diplomacy

AfricaSource

Oct 29, 2024

What Africa can expect under a second Trump administration: A focus on the ‘numbers’

By Vin Weber

The next Trump administration would likely seek to unleash as much energy from a growing young African population as possible.

Africa Politics & Diplomacy

Experts react

Oct 27, 2024

Experts React: Georgia just concluded a contested election, with the country’s future at stake. Now what?

By Atlantic Council experts

After Saturday’s contested election in Georgia, our experts share their thoughts on whether the ruling Georgian Dream party will pull Tbilisi further toward Russia and how the West should respond.

Elections Freedom and Prosperity

New Atlanticist

Oct 25, 2024

The North Korea-Russia relationship is blossoming into a common market of autocracies

By John Park

Moscow and Pyongyang are devising and developing new business practices to supply each other while evading the reach of many US sanctions.

Conflict Korea

Inflection Points Today

Oct 25, 2024

The Modi-Xi fence-mending is a sign of the times

By Frederick Kempe

The recent meeting between the Chinese leader and the Indian prime minister in Russia reveals a lot about the current geopolitical landscape.

China India

UkraineAlert

Oct 24, 2024

Moldovan and Georgian elections highlight Russia’s regional ambitions

By Katherine Spencer

Russia is playing a key role in elections currently underway in Moldova and Georgia, underlining Moscow's determination to retain its regional influence despite challenges created by the invasion of Ukraine, writes Katherine Spencer.

Civil Society Conflict

UkraineAlert

Oct 24, 2024

North Korean troops could help Putin avoid a risky Russian mobilization

By Olivia Yanchik

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin has turned to his north Korean ally for troops to help cover his own army's catastrophic losses in Ukraine and avoid a politically risky second wave of mobilization in Russia itself, writes Olivia Yanchik.

Conflict Defense Industry

New Atlanticist

Oct 24, 2024

Dispatch from Taiwan: China’s military drills look more frightening outside of Taiwan than from inside

By Brian Kerg

The US and its allies took note when China launched large military exercises around Taiwan just after October 10. But it’s also important to pay attention to how Taiwanese reacted to Beijing’s saber-rattling.

China East Asia

New Atlanticist

Oct 24, 2024

To stay relevant and maintain support, NATO needs to get outside of Washington, DC

By Kristen Taylor

Recent visits to Seattle and Austin underscore that the Alliance needs to engage more where most Americans live, outside of the US capital.

NATO Politics & Diplomacy
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Energy & Environment Europe & Eurasia

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Central Europe Education

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Elizabeth Shortino

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