The US sanctions regimen against the Assad regime is working. Here’s how.

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 US sanctions regimen against the Assad regime is working. Here’s how.

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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The US sanctions regimen against the Assad regime is working. Here’s how.

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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May 24, 2021

The US sanctions regimen against the Assad regime is working. Here’s how.

By Peter Metzger

The US' targeted and tailored sanctions regimen not only give the US and its allies leverage toward a political resolution to the conflict, but so too do said designations hold together a de facto nationwide ceasefire throughout Syria.

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May 22, 2021

Melcangi quoted in Sawah Media on Egypt’s perspective on the Israeli-Hamas ceasefire

By Atlantic Council

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May 22, 2021

FAST THINKING: How do you solve a problem like North Korea?

By Atlantic Council

Our experts break down the White House meeting between US President Joe Biden and South Korean President Moon Jae-in on North Korea, space, trade, and more.

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May 22, 2021

Melcangi quoted in Elwatan News on how Egypt succeeded in the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas

By Atlantic Council

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May 22, 2021

Melcangi quoted in Elzman News on how Egypt brokered a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas

By Atlantic Council

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May 22, 2021

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By Atlantic Council

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The future is here

May 21, 2021

The post-COVID world this week: A return to life, a ‘turnover tsunami,’ and today’s massive digital transformation

By Andrew R. Marshall

What can we expect from a post-COVID world after a pandemic that has reshaped international affairs? A world in which the digital transition is moving faster than previously predicted and more people move online.

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May 21, 2021

Lipner joins CNBC TV18 to discuss the ceasefire

By Atlantic Council

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May 21, 2021

Melcangi in Formiche: “How Egypt mediated between Israel and Hamas”

By Atlantic Council

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May 21, 2021

Lipner joins BBC Newshour to discuss Gaza ceasefire

By Atlantic Council

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