Kadhim quoted in Financial Times on Pope Francis’ visit to Iraq

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
Kadhim quoted in Financial Times on Pope Francis’ visit to Iraq

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
Kadhim quoted in Financial Times on Pope Francis’ visit to Iraq

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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Mar 6, 2021

Kadhim quoted in Financial Times on Pope Francis’ visit to Iraq
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The future is here

Mar 6, 2021

The post-COVID world this week: A new scientific consensus, the vaccine challenge in Asia, and a new role for the WTO

By Atlantic Council

What can we expect from a post-COVID world after a pandemic that has reshaped international affairs? A world in which the WTO plays a new role as global trade intertwines with COVID-19.

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Mar 5, 2021

Fontenrose joins BBC to discuss the future of US-Saudi relations
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Mar 5, 2021

Gordon and Greene in The National Interest: Why the U.S.-South Korea Nuclear Partnership Matters
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IranElections2021

Mar 5, 2021

Multiple elections could boost hardline victories in Iran

By Anonymous

There are no definite candidates yet in the reformist-moderate camp for obvious reasons—they are likely to lose. Unless there is a drastic change in the political or economic atmosphere that can guarantee a bigger turnout, the candidates of this camp do not have any chance of winning.

Iran Middle East

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Mar 5, 2021

Kadhim quoted in WaPo on Pope’s historic visit to Iraq
Iraq Middle East

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Mar 5, 2021

Schuman in Politico: Xi Jinping turned me into a China hawk

By Atlantic Council

On March 5, 2021, Michael Schuman published an opinion piece in Politico detailing how Xi Jinping has left him feeling “betrayed” after “20 years believing in China’s potential.”

China Politics & Diplomacy

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Mar 5, 2021

To manage tensions between Turkey and Greece, the US should look to history

By Grady Wilson

Tensions between Turkey and Greece flared over the past year over disputed maritime claims in the Eastern Mediterranean. The United States should mediate between the two NATO allies to protect its interests based on its long term commitment to a stable and secure region.

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Mar 5, 2021

Kroenig and Ashford debate Biden’s strike against Iranian-backed militia and what it means for US-Iran negotiations

By Atlantic Council

On March 5, Foreign Policy published a biweekly column featuring Scowcroft Center deputy director Matthew Kroenig and New American Engagement Initiative senior fellow Emma Ashford discussing the latest news in international affairs. In this column, they discuss Biden’s retaliatory strike against Iranian-backed proxies, the potential for negotiations with Iran, and what a renewed nuclear agreement with Iran might […]

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Reality Check

Mar 5, 2021

Reality Check #4: Focus on interests, not on human rights with Russia

By Emma Ashford, Mathew Burrows

The Biden administration should seek to build a less aspirational policy toward Russia, minimize the use of sanctions, and look for incentives that might induce Moscow to take steps in line with US interests.

Politics & Diplomacy Russia
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Pakistan’s foreign minister on tensions with India and the future of US ties

AN #ACFRONTPAGE EVENT—Pakistani Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar joins the Atlantic Council for a timely conversation on India-Pakistan tensions, regional stability, and the future of US-Pakistan relations.

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One year later: Venezuela’s presidential election and the road ahead 
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What did (and didn’t) happen at the EU-China Summit
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