Fulton quoted in South China Morning Post on Chinese foreign minister’s Middle East tour

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The Gaza cease-fire is over. What’s next from Israel, Hamas, and the US?

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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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Fulton quoted in South China Morning Post on Chinese foreign minister’s Middle East tour

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Enough carrots for Putin. For better negotiations, serve ‘maximum pressure’ instead.

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Since Russia appears content for negotiations to move slowly, the Trump administration should turn up the pressure with new sanctions.
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Fulton quoted in South China Morning Post on Chinese foreign minister’s Middle East tour

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Present without impact? How the Middle East perceives China’s diplomatic engagement

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Despite economic advancements and high-profile diplomatic engagements, China’s influence remains largely economic rather than political, Jonathan Fulton argues.
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Fulton quoted in South China Morning Post on Chinese foreign minister’s Middle East tour
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The risks of rushing to internet voting in Ukraine

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Ukraine’s vision for digital transformation is ambitious and includes holding online voting for all elections and referendums, but this vision fails to take into account numerous practical obstacles and risks.

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The Biden-Harris administration should engage Pakistan if it hopes to negotiate productively with Iran

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Returning the United States to a nuclear agreement with Iran represents one of the Biden-Harris administration’s most standout foreign policies. However, to succeed in the short-, medium-, and long-term, this goal will require a revamped approach to engaging Tehran that pointedly includes Pakistan.

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‘It’s not a zero-sum game’: MENA officials agree that regional integration is key to growth

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Atlantic Council’s empowerME initiative and the King Faisal Center for Research and Islamic Studies co-hosted an event that discussed strategies for building regional cooperation to create a more attractive investment landscape and productive entrepreneurial ecosystem. These are some key takeaways.

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Why Iran will not let Arab states join nuclear talks

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Iran’s opposition to including Arab states in potential new nuclear talks, while based on legal precedent, also has political and security dimensions.

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