Politics & Diplomacy

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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Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya on Belarus’ future and her place in it

New Atlanticist Mar 18, 2025

The Gaza cease-fire is over. Whatā€™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
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya on Belarus’ future and her place in it

New Atlanticist Mar 17, 2025

Enough carrots for Putin. For better negotiations, serve ā€˜maximum pressureā€™ 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
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya on Belarus’ future and her place in it

Issue Brief Mar 13, 2025

Present without impact? How the Middle East perceives Chinaā€™s diplomatic engagement

By Jonathan Fulton

Despite economic advancements and high-profile diplomatic engagements, Chinaā€™s influence remains largely economic rather than political, Jonathan Fulton argues.
China Economy & Business

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UkraineAlert

Jul 21, 2021

Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya on Belarus’ future and her place in it

By Doug Klain

ā€œIā€™m not going to participate in new elections,ā€ Tsikhanouskaya said at the Atlantic Council. Instead, she wants to see a new free and fair election and a self-sustaining democratic movement in Belarus.

Belarus Democratic Transitions

In the News

Jul 21, 2021

Benitez in Stars and Stripes: Russian actions in Black Sea show ā€˜increasing aggression,ā€™ says top US admiral in the region

By Jorge Benitez

Jorge Benitez was quoted in a Stars and Stripes article regarding the escalation of Russian military aggression in the Black Sea against US and NATO warships conducting exercises in the region.

Defense Policy Defense Technologies

BelarusAlert

Jul 21, 2021

Money wars in Belarus

By Brian Whitmore

Belarus dictator Alyaksandr Lukashenka is increasing financial pressure of his domestic opponents. Meanwhile, Western sanctions against his regime continue to mount, leaving Belarus more and more dependent on Russia.

Belarus Democratic Transitions

In the News

Jul 21, 2021

Slavin quoted in Etemad Newspaper on US-Iran relations

By Atlantic Council

Financial Sanctions and Economic Coercion International Norms

In the News

Jul 21, 2021

Katz quoted in Inside Arabia on the Russian reaction to Turkish military presence in Afghanistan

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Conflict

In the News

Jul 20, 2021

Binnendijk in Notes from Poland: Purchase of US Abrams tanks strengthens Poland and NATO against Russia

By Hans Binnendijk

Hans Binnendijk explains the importance of Poland's purchase of M1A2 Abrams tanks from the United States in shoring up Warsaw's military capabilities on NATO's eastern flank.

Central Europe Defense Policy

In the News

Jul 20, 2021

Ferziger quoted in Asia Times on the post-Netanyahu world

By Atlantic Council

Human Rights International Norms

MENASource

Jul 20, 2021

The meeting of the Forum for Libya in Geneva fails to produce any practical results

By Karim Mezran and Nicola Pedde

The outcome of the meeting seems to reveal an insurmountable set of differences between the Libyan delegates, which is certainly not limited to the legal framework needed to organize the elections.

Libya North Africa

MENASource

Jul 20, 2021

As Israel and Jordan face an environmental squeeze, they must rebuild trust

By Gabriel Mitchell

Since signing a peace treaty in 1994, the two Middle Eastern neighbors have enjoyed several decades of economic and security cooperation. But today, the Israel-Jordan relationship is in dire straits.

Israel Middle East

Fast Thinking

Jul 19, 2021

FAST THINKING: A turning point on Chinese hacking

By Atlantic Council

What does NATOā€™s buy-in mean for the worldā€™s response to Chinese hacking? What tools do these allies have to fight back? Our experts messaged us (securely) with the answers.

Australia China
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Fellow

Adrian Karatnycky

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Eurasia Center

Ukraine Democratic Transitions

Fellow

Simin Kargar

Nonresident Fellow

Digital Forensic Research Lab

Cybersecurity Disinformation

Fellow

Alexandra Lily Kather

Legal Advisor

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

Human Rights International Norms

Fellow

Mark N. Katz

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

Geopolitics & Energy Security Iran

Fellow

Rebecca Katz

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Africa Center

Africa Coronavirus

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Frederick Kempe

President and CEO

Europe & Eurasia German
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