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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Manning in Voice of America Korea: Korea’s tight-knit diplomacy… “We need to join the ‘United Front against China'” [translated from Korean]

Issue Brief Aug 17, 2026

Sovereignty without borders: Decoding the transatlantic digital relationship at a time of change

An examination of the EU–US trust deficit and its implications for digital policymaking.
Digital Policy Europe
Manning in Voice of America Korea: Korea’s tight-knit diplomacy… “We need to join the ‘United Front against China'” [translated from Korean]

AfricaSource Aug 17, 2026

Africa’s World Cup breakthrough: What ten teams reveal about institutional capacity

By Deneyse A. Kirkpatrick

Strong sports ecosystems create jobs, strengthen institutions, and expand opportunities across education, public health, and economic development.
Africa Politics & Diplomacy

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In the News

Jun 17, 2021

Manning in Voice of America Korea: Korea’s tight-knit diplomacy… “We need to join the ‘United Front against China'” [translated from Korean]

By Atlantic Council

On June 17, Robert Manning was quoted in a Voice of America Korea article about the position South Korea finds itself in regarding US-China relations. Manning made the point that, while South Korea has geographic and historical economic ties to China, much of its recent policy has been to build closer economic ties with the […]

China Korea

UkraineAlert

Jun 17, 2021

Biden-Putin summit review: Good news for Ukraine?

By Peter Dickinson

Few countries were as anxious as Ukraine ahead of Wednesday’s summit in Geneva between US President Joe Biden and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, but can Kyiv regard the outcome as favorable?

Conflict Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Jun 17, 2021

Ashford in the New York Times: The Biden-Putin summit “this is not about trust”

By Atlantic Council

On June 17, Emma Ashford was interviewed in the New York Times by columnist Bret Stephens on the topic of the Biden-Putin summit. Ashford saw the theme of Biden’s approach as “creating an opening to move to a more productive US-Russia dialogue. The concrete steps they agreed to — a return of the ambassadors to Moscow […]

English Politics & Diplomacy

New Atlanticist

Jun 17, 2021

The secret to NATO’s survival: Get political

By Jamie Shea and Michael John Williams

Why has NATO failed to be an effective political forum and what signs of progress must emerge from this week's summit? There are six core areas to watch over the next eighteen months.

Conflict Defense Policy

Fast Thinking

Jun 16, 2021

FAST THINKING: The Biden-Putin staredown

By Atlantic Council

The meeting was far shorter than anticipated but touched on everything from the Arctic and Ukraine to cyberattacks and human rights. Did Biden or Putin come away with any wins? Can US-Russian relations ever be “stable and predictable,” as Biden desires?

Cybersecurity International Organizations

BelarusAlert

Jun 16, 2021

Tensions mount between Belarus dictator and Kremlin

By Brian Whitmore

Belarus dictator Alyaksandr Lukashenka's harsh crackdown on anti-regime protests has made him increasingly dependent on the Kremlin, but could Moscow be preparing to use him as a geopolitical pawn?

Belarus Moldova

Insights & Impact

Jun 16, 2021

Dagres in The Guardian: “Iran’s next president will ride a wave of voter apathy into power”

By Atlantic Council

Elections Iran

Insights & Impact

Jun 16, 2021

Ferziger in Foreign Policy: “Climate Policies Could Hand Power and Profits Back to OPEC”

By Atlantic Council

Climate Change & Climate Action Energy & Environment

In the News

Jun 16, 2021

Breitenbauch in MSN Denmark: Putin and Biden’s meeting makes future dialogue possible

By Henrik Breitenbauch

Henrik Breitenbauch was quoted in MSN Denmark on the impact of the Biden-Putin Summit on US-Russia relations.

Europe & Eurasia Politics & Diplomacy

Blog Post

Jun 16, 2021

State of the Order: Assessing May 2021

The State of the Order breaks down the month's most important events impacting the democratic world order.

Africa Belarus
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Experts

Fellow

Edward Fishman

Former Nonresident Senior Fellow

Eurasia Center

Russia Financial Sanctions and Economic Coercion

Fellow

Marie Forestier 

Nonresident Senior Fellow, Syria Project

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

Arabic French

Staff

Denise Forsthuber

Director, Strategic Engagement and Operations

Europe Center Transform Europe Initiative

Central Europe Eastern Europe

Fellow

David Francis

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Africa Center

Africa Economy & Business

Fellow

Diane Francis

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Eurasia Center

Ukraine

Fellow

Daniel Fried

Weiser Family Distinguished Fellow

Economic Statecraft Initiative Eurasia Center

Eastern Europe Democratic Transitions
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Events

Online Event Thu, September 17, 2026 • 10:00 am ET

Report launch: How Russia targets its messaging in the Global South
Disinformation Europe & Eurasia Politics & Diplomacy Russia
Public Event Thu, September 17, 2026 • 10:30 am ET

Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski on North Macedonia’s Euro-Atlantic trajectory
Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia European Union Politics & Diplomacy
Online Event Tue, September 22, 2026 • 4:15 pm ET

Spain’s foreign minister on European security and the transatlantic alliance
Europe NATO Politics & Diplomacy Security & Defense
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