#BritainDebrief – What does a new Sino-American Cold War mean for Britain? A debrief from James Palmer

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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#BritainDebrief – What does a new Sino-American Cold War mean for Britain? A debrief from James Palmer

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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#BritainDebrief – What does a new Sino-American Cold War mean for Britain? A debrief from James Palmer

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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Britain Debrief

Jun 25, 2021

#BritainDebrief – What does a new Sino-American Cold War mean for Britain? A debrief from James Palmer

By Ben Judah

For this #BritainDebrief, Foreign Policy magazine deputy editor and China expert James Palmer sits down with Ben Judah to explore the impact of Sino-US conflict on Britain.

China Conflict

MENASource

Jun 25, 2021

Under a Raisi presidency, ties with Iraq will still matter

By Abbas Kadhim, Masoud Mostajabi

For Baghdad, it will be essential to maintain friendly relations with the new Iranian administration and its other neighbors.

Iran Iraq

In the News

Jun 24, 2021

Manning in Voice of America Korea: US experts “North Korea in the midst of economic hardship, ‘survival’ close to China … ‘Chinese card’ will not work” [translated from Korean]

By Atlantic Council

On June 24, Robert Manning was quoted in a Voice of America Korea article about North Korea’s relationship with China and its implications on negotiations with the United States. Manning spoke on the importance of understanding North Korea’s dependence on China for its basic survival during a time of domestic scarcity. “For North Korea, for […]

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In the News

Jun 24, 2021

Slavin joins Gallup to discuss what Iran’s recent presidential election results mean for the US
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In the News

Jun 24, 2021

Preble in Responsible Statecraft: Time to bring all U.S. troops home from the Middle East

By Atlantic Council

On June 24, Christopher Preble’s “Demolishing tired assumptions about the US military posture” was featured in Responsible Statecraft’s symposium on withdrawing US troops from the Middle East. “Today, those who believe that ensuring the flow of Middle Eastern oil is a vital U.S. interest are prepared to expend considerable resources — and risk the lives […]

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In the News

Jun 24, 2021

Arbit in The Hill: “Biden needs a special envoy for Middle East normalization”

By Atlantic Council

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In the News

Jun 24, 2021

Daoud joins The New Arab Voice to discuss the road ahead for Israel’s Naftali Bennett

By Atlantic Council

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Issue Brief

Jun 24, 2021

No, the US shouldn’t withdraw from the Middle East

By William F. Wechsler

Wechsler responds to the New American Engagement Initiative's latest publication. Read his recommendations and analysis on why the US should not withdraw from the Middle East.

Middle East Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Jun 24, 2021

Slavin joins Gallup to discuss Iran’s recent presidential elections
Elections Iran

IranSource

Jun 24, 2021

A look at Iran’s new First Lady

By Fatemeh Haghighatjoo

It’s important to take a close look at President-elect Ebrahim Raisi's wife, Jamileh Alamolhoda, and, more importantly, how the couple will impact women’s rights in Iran.

Iran Middle East
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