A zero-sum game: What can we expect during the upcoming elections in Myanmar?

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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A zero-sum game: What can we expect during the upcoming elections in Myanmar?

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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A zero-sum game: What can we expect during the upcoming elections in Myanmar?

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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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New Atlanticist

Nov 6, 2020

A zero-sum game: What can we expect during the upcoming elections in Myanmar?

By Rudabeh Shahid

While Myanmar gained attention for the restoration of some democratic rights in 2010 following years of military rule, the upcoming election is at risk of undermining this progress amid widespread political repression and human rights violations. There is strong evidence that the elections will be neither free, fair, nor inclusive, as a result of the suppression of free speech, use of hate speech, and cancellation of voting in several regions.

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Nov 6, 2020

Shamshur in Zerkalo Nedeli: How a Biden administration may affect Ukraine

By Atlantic Council

Politics & Diplomacy Russian

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Nov 6, 2020

Fontenrose joins CNBC to discuss what a Biden administration will mean for US-Iran policy
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Nov 6, 2020

Wechsler joins CNBC to discuss what a Biden presidency will mean for MENA
Elections Middle East

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Nov 6, 2020

Lipner in Foreign Policy: Is Biden Bad News for Bibi?
Elections Israel

In the News

Nov 5, 2020

Kroenig and Ashford discuss US election results and the potential for hostile actions by adversaries

By Atlantic Council

On November 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 uncertain US presidential election results, the possibility that adversaries could take advantage of the United States while it is awaiting a […]

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Nov 5, 2020

Wieslander in The Washington Times: ‘Russian aggression’: Sweden to reconstitute armed forces over feared attack
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In the News

Nov 5, 2020

Friedlander in Politico on the impact of the election on US-China relations

By Julia Friedlander

Read the full article here.

China Economy & Business

New Atlanticist

Nov 5, 2020

Bolivia emerges from its electoral turbulence

By Gabriella Cova

As Arce prepares to begin his term on November 8, he must consider Bolivia’s priorities and relationships in the region in order to secure prosperity for the nation and a continued commitment to upholding democracy.

Elections Latin America

UkraineAlert

Nov 5, 2020

Ukraine caught between constitutional crisis and counter-revolution

By Mattia Nelles

Ukraine finds itself caught between a constitutional crisis and a counter-revolution after the country's Constitutional Court canceled key anti-corruption reforms passed following the 2014 Revolution of Dignity.

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