Politics & Diplomacy

Healthy democratic societies are governed through the holding of elections, passage of policies through government institutions, and equal application of the law to all citizens. These activities influence not only the internal decisions of these societies, but also inform the ways countries interact with their regional and global neighbors, whether through direct bilateral ties or encompassed in larger international organizations.

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Samad and Sakhi join Tabadlab to discuss the fall of Kabul: What next?

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
Samad and Sakhi join Tabadlab to discuss the fall of Kabul: What next?

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 Financial Sanctions and Economic Coercion
Samad and Sakhi join Tabadlab to discuss the fall of Kabul: What next?

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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In the News

Aug 16, 2021

Samad and Sakhi join Tabadlab to discuss the fall of Kabul: What next?
Afghanistan Corruption

In the News

Aug 16, 2021

Samad joins Aljazeera to discuss the ongoing crisis in Afghanistan
Afghanistan Corruption

In the News

Aug 16, 2021

Samad joins BBC News Persia to discuss how Afghan President Ashraf Ghani’s speech was the first step towards a bigger decision
Afghanistan Corruption

In the News

Aug 16, 2021

Nooruddin quoted in The Washington Times: Frustration with Afghan army boils over as Taliban take 2 more provinces
Afghanistan Arms Control

In the News

Aug 16, 2021

Samad joins CGTN America to discuss the Afghanistan crisis
Afghanistan Corruption

In the News

Aug 16, 2021

Nawaz joins Deutsche Welle to discuss the rapidly unfolding situation in Afghanistan
Afghanistan Conflict

In the News

Aug 16, 2021

Nooruddin quoted in Barron’s: Pakistan Spent Decades Expanding Its Economy While Entangled in the Afghan Taliban

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Economy & Business

In the News

Aug 16, 2021

Alam quoted in CNBC: Chaotic scenes at Kabul airport as Afghans and foreign nationals flee Taliban
Afghanistan Crisis Management

In the News

Aug 16, 2021

Cunningham and Nooruddin quoted in Shanghai Daily on the US troop withdrawl from Afghanistan

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Conflict

In the News

Aug 16, 2021

Nooruddin and Cunningham quoted in Xinhuanet: U.S. experts blast White House for strategic error in chaotic troop withdrawal

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Conflict
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Experts

Staff

Andrew D’Anieri

Associate Director

Eurasia Center

Ukraine Political Reform

Fellow

Parsifal D’Sola

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Global China Hub

China Chinese

Staff

Nour Dabboussi

Associate Director, MENA Futures Lab

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs Rafik Hariri Center for the Middle East

Arabic French

Fellow

Arwa Damon

Nonresident Senior Fellow, Syria Project

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

Arabic Civil Society

Staff

Nina Dannaoui-Johnson

Deputy Director

Freedom and Prosperity Center

Africa Human Rights

Fellow

Kurt Davis Jr.

Nonresident senior fellow

Millennium Leadership Program Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

Economy & Business Energy & Environment
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Events

Online Event Thu, March 26, 2026 • 10:00 am ET

Still watching: How Venezuela deploys surveillance to maintain political control
Democratic Transitions Intelligence Latin America National Security
Public Event Thu, March 26, 2026 • 2:30 pm ET

Gina McCarthy and the European Commission’s Teresa Ribera on climate cooperation
Climate Change & Climate Action Politics & Diplomacy
Public Event Mon, March 30, 2026 • 2:00 pm ET

Report launch: How the West lost the post-Cold War era
Central Europe Eastern Europe Europe & Eurasia Politics & Diplomacy
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