Innovative opposition defies Belarus dictator Lukashenka

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.
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Innovative opposition defies Belarus dictator Lukashenka

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.
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Innovative opposition defies Belarus dictator Lukashenka

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.
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BelarusAlert

Feb 17, 2021

Innovative opposition defies Belarus dictator Lukashenka

By Brian Whitmore

The adaptive tactics of the Belarusian street, combined with the emergence of dissident security service veterans, illustrate that the Lukashenka regime and its Kremlin allies have lost the initiative.

Belarus Civil Society

BelarusAlert

Feb 17, 2021

Exploring Belarusian civil society

By Andrew D’Anieri

For more than six months, Belarus has been rocked by an unprecedented wave of pro-democracy protests. This brief guide aims to introduce some the NGOs active in Belarus as the country seeks historic change.

Belarus Civil Society

In the News

Feb 17, 2021

Nasr joins The All Virtual Lahore Literary Festival 2021 to discuss his literary works

By Atlantic Council

Central Asia Indo-Pacific

In the News

Feb 17, 2021

Ashford featured in Foreign Affairs: Has Trump Permanently Altered U.S. Foreign Policy?

By Atlantic Council

On February 17, Emma Ashford was featured in Foreign Affairs’ “Ask the Experts” Roundup, discussing whether Donald Trump has permanently altered the course of U.S. foreign policy. “Donald Trump’s foreign policy encompassed both a continuation of the United States’ existing foreign policy and a repudiation of the rationales that so often accompanied it. In speaking […]

Politics & Diplomacy United States and Canada

IranSource

Feb 16, 2021

Iran-Taliban growing ties: What’s different this time?

By Fatemeh Aman

Regional cooperation might be the only solution to reach a lasting peace for Afghanistan and, in that regard, Iran may be able to help.

Iran Middle East

In the News

Feb 16, 2021

Emadeddin Badi quoted in the New York Times on the interim Libyan government
Libya North Africa

In the News

Feb 16, 2021

Fontenrose joins Lawfare to discuss US-Iran relationship
Economic Sanctions Iran

In the News

Feb 16, 2021

Schuman in Politico: Europe can’t stay neutral in US-China standoff

By Atlantic Council

On February 16, 2021, Michael Schuman published an opinion piece in Politico. He argues that “China aims to create a world that is not safe for Europe — strategically, economically or ideologically,” leaving Europe with a stark choice: “Stand by the US, or become an international sideshow.”

China Europe & Eurasia

UkraineAlert

Feb 16, 2021

IMF puts Ukraine on pause over corruption concerns

By Anders Åslund

A recent IMF mission to Ukraine ended without reaching any decision on a new tranche. IMF concerns over Ukraine's anti-corruption efforts will increase the pressure on President Zelenskyy.

Corruption International Financial Institutions

Issue Brief

Feb 16, 2021

The North Atlantic community renewed: Challenges, trends, and solutions

By Richard D. Hooker, Jr.

With 900 million people and $1 trillion in defense spending, the United States and Europe represent by far the largest, oldest, and most capable economic and security community in the world.

Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia
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Kayla T. Orta

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Arms Control East Asia

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Jake Sotiriadis

Nonresident Senior Fellow

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Dan Minnocci

Senior US Air Force Fellow

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Vice President, Office of Government and Regulatory Affairs, Goldman Sachs

Millennium Leadership Program

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