Mezran and Badi in the Arab Center DC: “Biden and The Middle East: A Challenging Road Ahead”

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
Mezran and Badi in the Arab Center DC: “Biden and The Middle East: A Challenging Road Ahead”

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
Mezran and Badi in the Arab Center DC: “Biden and The Middle East: A Challenging Road Ahead”

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

Content

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Jan 1, 2021

Mezran and Badi in the Arab Center DC: “Biden and The Middle East: A Challenging Road Ahead”
Elections Middle East

In the News

Jan 1, 2021

Klain profiles former Ukrainian Prime Minister Oleksiy Honcharuk

By Atlantic Council

Democratic Transitions Security Partnerships

In the News

Jan 1, 2021

Dagres in the Guardian: How an anti-elite TV drama became Iran’s lockdown hit
Iran Middle East

IranSource

Jan 1, 2021

The Qasem Soleimani assassination feels like ages ago—but Iran hasn’t forgotten

By Holly Dagres

A year after Quds Force commander Qasem Soleimani’s death, Iranians haven’t forgotten—and the Iranian government will make sure that they don’t.

Iran Middle East

Issue Brief

Dec 29, 2020

The Future of DHS Project: Key Findings and Recommendations: Congressional Oversight

By Thomas Warrick & Mark J. Massa

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is overseen by more than ninety committees and subcommittees--an oversight burden far greater than any other cabinet department. This issue brief proposes that Congress streamline its oversight of DHS to increase its effectiveness as a department with national security responsibilities.

Defense Policy Infrastructure Protection

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Dec 29, 2020

Slavin quoted in The Hill on COVID-19 vaccines from the US
Coronavirus Iran

In the News

Dec 26, 2020

Tavakol quoted in the Wall Street Journal on Iranian economy
Economy & Business Iran

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Dec 26, 2020

Preble in The Wall Street Journal: Questions for Biden’s defense chief over budget priorities and transparency

By Atlantic Council

Christopher Preble was quoted in The Wall Street Journal, where he discussed some of the top questions that Retired Army Gen. Lloyd Austin faces with his selection as President-elect Biden’s nominee to be Secretary of Defense.

English Middle East

Fast Thinking

Dec 24, 2020

FAST THINKING: There’s finally a Brexit deal. Now what?

By Atlantic Council

Four years of negotiations. Much political acrimony. The fall and rise (and fall and rise) of British premiers. Through it all, a British public wondering what their future would look like and when they could finally move on from their limbo. A Brexit trade deal is here at last. How should we feel?

Economy & Business European Union

In the News

Dec 24, 2020

Charai in the National Interest: Why Israel and Morocco are ushering in a new era of peace

By Atlantic Council

During a recent visit to Morocco, Israeli national security advisor Meir Ben-Shabbat did something highly symbolic: he expressed his allegiance to King Mohammed VI in Moroccan Arabic, demonstrating his own ties to the country as well as the greater history between the two nations. This is a historical moment, says Atlantic Council Board Director Ahmed Charai, which will mark a turn towards greater peace between Morocco and Israel and a return to the tolerance reflected in Morocco's history.

Israel Middle East
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Deng Liu

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China East Asia

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Eastern Europe Education

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Alexander Young

Project Assistant

Forward Defense Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security

Defense Industry Europe & Eurasia

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Grégoire Roos

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Millennium Leadership Program

Energy & Environment Europe & Eurasia

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Brett McGurk

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

English Middle East

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Indo-Pacific Security Initiative Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security

Rule of Law Polish
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Decolonizing Ukraine and securing freedom for the indigenous people of Crimea
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Warsaw Week 2025: Retooling the transatlantic alliance for an era of uncertainty
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