#AtlanticDebrief – How can the US and EU build a better China and Indo-Pacific strategy? | A debrief from Léonie Allard

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
#AtlanticDebrief – How can the US and EU build a better China and Indo-Pacific strategy? | A debrief from Léonie Allard

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
#AtlanticDebrief – How can the US and EU build a better China and Indo-Pacific strategy? | A debrief from Léonie Allard

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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Atlantic Debrief

Oct 7, 2024

#AtlanticDebrief – How can the US and EU build a better China and Indo-Pacific strategy? | A debrief from Léonie Allard

Léonie Allard explores US-EU interests in China and the Indo-Pacific and shares her ideas for a new transatlantic strategy for the region.

China Economy & Business

In the News

Oct 5, 2024

Hinata-Yamaguchi quoted in VOA on Japan’s potential nuclear consultation body

On October 4, IPSI nonresident senior fellow Ryo Hinata-Yamaguchi was quoted in VOA discussing Japan’s potential nuclear consultation body with the United States. Hinata-Yamaguchi emphasized that Japan’s consideration of nuclear-sharing arrangements or consultations would enhance its deterrence strategy amid regional security threats, highlighting the increased need for strategic coordination between the United States and Japan […]

Defense Policy Indo-Pacific
Earth view from a balloon in the stratosphere on 19 June 2013. Photo: Patrick Cullis, NOAA / CIRES

Issue Brief

Oct 4, 2024

Accelerating climate intervention research to improve climate security

By Kelly Wanser and Ira Straus

With many experts concerned that efforts to mitigate climate change will be inadequate, what are the potential risks and benefits of solar radiation modification and how can research, international cooperation, and governance be advanced?

Climate Change & Climate Action Energy & Environment

New Atlanticist

Oct 4, 2024

China’s lobbying did not block the EU’s new EV tariffs. But it may yet weaken them.

By Matt Geraci

The European Union voted on October 4 to increase tariffs on Chinese battery electric vehicles, but this is just the beginning—especially if Beijing gets its way.

China Digital Policy

New Atlanticist

Oct 4, 2024

As Saied increases his grip on power, Tunisia’s democracy is being squeezed

By Karim Mezran, Alissa Pavia

Tunisia's president has cleared the field for his reelection on October 6. His increasing hold on power is raising critical questions about the country's future.

Democratic Transitions Elections

In the News

Oct 4, 2024

Dean quoted in The Australian on US election and Taiwan

On October 3, IPSI nonresident senior fellow Peter Dean was quoted in The Australian on the US election and Taiwan. He commented on the effects a new US administration may have on Taiwan’s long-held assumption that the United States would aid in defending Taiwan against a PRC attack. 

China Defense Policy

In the News

Oct 4, 2024

Cho referenced in Asia Times on South Korea’s evolving military strategies

On October 3, IPSI nonresident senior fellow Sungmin Cho was referenced in Asia Times discussing South Korea’s evolving military strategies in response to North Korea’s expanding nuclear capabilities. Cho explained that South Korea’s new doctrine, “PISU: Punish Immediately, Strongly, and Until the End,” signals a more aggressive posture aimed at deterring North Korea through immediate […]

Crisis Management Defense Policy

MENASource

Oct 4, 2024

Israel has lost its patience

By Nicholas Blanford

Since September 16, Israel has removed the gloves to stage a massive aerial bombing campaign targeting Hezbollah's top political and military leadership and weapons sites to force the Iran-backed group to yield and redeploy its forces away from Lebanon’s southern border.

Conflict Israel

UkraineAlert

Oct 3, 2024

Ukraine is slowly but steadily weakening Russia’s grip on Crimea

By Serhii Kuzan

With international attention firmly fixed on the Russian army’s advances in eastern Ukraine and the Ukrainian invasion of Russia’s Kursk region, Ukraine is also making progress toward weakening Russia's grip on Crimea, writes Serhii Kuzan.

Conflict Defense Policy

New Atlanticist

Oct 3, 2024

How American diplomacy can stabilize Lebanon—and the Middle East

By Daniel E. Mouton

As Israeli military operations focus on clearing Hezbollah fighters and weapons in southern Lebanon and Iran weighs additional attacks, US diplomacy must work to define the end point for the current escalation.

Conflict Iran
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Mark N. Katz

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Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

Geopolitics & Energy Security Iran

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Roderick Kefferpütz

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Europe Center

Central Europe China

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Kathryn Kenney

Deputy Director, Strategy and Operations

Global Energy Center

Energy & Environment International Organizations

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Frederick Kempe

President and CEO

Europe & Eurasia German

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Dee-Ann Kentish-Rogers

Minister of Education and Social Development, Government of Anguilla

Millennium Leadership Program

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Wardah Khalid

Senior Policy Adviser, Office of Refugee Resettlement, US Department of Health and Human Services

Millennium Leadership Program

Civil Society Human Rights
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