The post-COVID world this week: Vaccinations surpass infections worldwide, timelines to ‘normal’ emerge, and Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine goes global

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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The post-COVID world this week: Vaccinations surpass infections worldwide, timelines to ‘normal’ emerge, and Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine goes global

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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The post-COVID world this week: Vaccinations surpass infections worldwide, timelines to ‘normal’ emerge, and Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine goes global

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

The future is here

Feb 5, 2021

The post-COVID world this week: Vaccinations surpass infections worldwide, timelines to ‘normal’ emerge, and Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine goes global

By Atlantic Council

What can we expect from a post-COVID world after a pandemic that has reshaped international affairs? Geopolitical implications from Russia’s COVID-19 vaccine.

Coronavirus
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In the News

Feb 5, 2021

Shahid in NBC News: Myanmar coup and Aung San Suu Kyi’s arrest presaged by world ignoring Rohingya genocide

By Atlantic Council

Conflict
Indo-Pacific

In the News

Feb 5, 2021

Nawaz joins CGTN to discuss Myanmar Military Coup

By Atlantic Council

Conflict
Corruption

In the News

Feb 5, 2021

Shahid joins Human Rights Media to discuss cases of statelessness in South Asia

By Atlantic Council

Human Rights
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In the News

Feb 5, 2021

Shahid joins NowThis News to discuss Myanmar Military Coup

By Atlantic Council

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Democratic Transitions

New Atlanticist

Feb 5, 2021

Emmanuel Macron’s plan to rebuild US-Europe relations

By Katherine Golden

For French President Emmanuel Macron, "the number-one priority in relations with the new US administration” is clear: to boost “results-oriented multilateralism.”

China
European Union

In the News

Feb 5, 2021

Kroenig and Ashford discuss possible tension between values and interests in Biden’s foreign policy

By Atlantic Council

On February 5, Foreign Policy published a biweekly column featuring Scowcroft Center deputy director Matthew Kroenig and New American Engagement Initiative senior fellow Emma Ashford discussing the latest news in international affairs. In this column, they discuss Biden’s approach to democratic backsliding in Myanmar, Russian protests to Navalny’s prison sentencing, the Longer Telegram on China, the value of […]

China
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In the News

Feb 5, 2021

Khoury quoted in VOA on ending the war in Yemen
Conflict
Middle East

In the News

Feb 5, 2021

Shamshur in Zerkalo Nedeli: Biden in Foggy Bottom

By Atlantic Council

Politics & Diplomacy
Russian

In the News

Feb 5, 2021

Fontenrose quoted in Bloomberg on the future of the US-Saudi alliance
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Millennium fellow

Matt Rhodes

Vice President, Office of Government Affairs, Goldman Sachs

Millennium Leadership Program

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Millennium fellow

Mark Donig

Head of US, Blue Laurel Advisors

Millennium Leadership Program

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Millennium fellow

Lisa Gittos

International Climate and Multilateral Advisor

Millennium Leadership Program

Australia Energy & Environment

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Kurt Davis Jr.

Nonresident senior fellow

Millennium Leadership Program Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

Economy & Business Energy & Environment

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Jorge Rodriguez Vives

Minister of Information, Government of Costa Rica

Millennium Leadership Program

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Jeanette Quick

Deputy Assistant Secretary, United States Department of Treasury

Millennium Leadership Program

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