Greenwalt in Breaking Defense on Buy American earmarks

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
Greenwalt in Breaking Defense on Buy American earmarks

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
Greenwalt in Breaking Defense on Buy American earmarks

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

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In the News

Oct 28, 2020

Greenwalt in Breaking Defense on Buy American earmarks

By Atlantic Council

On October 28, Forward Defense Nonresident Senior Fellow William Greenwalt published an article in Breaking Defense titled “Buy American earmarks slip in: Defense committees must act.”

Defense Industry Fiscal and Structural Reform

Elections 2020

Oct 28, 2020

Do Iranians really care who wins the US election?

By Sydney Martin

Several factors help explain why so many Iranians assert that it will not matter who wins in the US presidential election.

Iran Middle East

In the News

Oct 27, 2020

Shaffer in Globes: Who is David and who is Goliath in the war in the Caucasus
Europe & Eurasia Geopolitics & Energy Security

In the News

Oct 27, 2020

Bruton quoted in the Washington Post on Tanzania’s 2020 presidential election

By Atlantic Council

Africa East Africa

In the News

Oct 27, 2020

Katz quoted in Arab News on stale governance in the Middle East
Middle East Politics & Diplomacy

New Atlanticist

Oct 27, 2020

Georgia’s parliamentary elections are surrounded by uncertainty

By Nino Ghvinadze and Laura Linderman

Amidst a global pandemic and the sudden escalation of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict between neighboring Armenia and Azerbaijan, Georgia is holding its first parliamentary elections since hard-fought electoral reforms were approved in June 2020 and several dramatic developments have increased uncertainty about the outcome.

Coronavirus Democratic Transitions

New Atlanticist

Oct 27, 2020

DFC Caribbean trip demonstrates new US emphasis on region

By Vicki Assevero

Optimizing economic opportunity in our hemisphere remains the best bulwark against insecurity, illicit activities, and violence. The United States’ renewed interest in promoting commercial investment and opportunities are positive signs that real progress can be made in this vital region.

Caribbean International Markets

Elections 2020

Oct 27, 2020

The US election through the eyes of Iran’s moderates and hardliners

By Ali Fathollah-Nejad and Amin Naeni

The outcome of the US presidential election will reverberate far beyond the United States, especially in Iran, where it may influence the fortunes of rival political factions as well as the results of Iran’s own presidential elections next June.

Iran Middle East

In the News

Oct 26, 2020

Myles-Primakoff and Sherman in Foreign Policy: Russia’s internet freedom shrinks as Kremlin seizes control of homegrown tech
Politics & Diplomacy Russia

In the News

Oct 26, 2020

Fontenrose quoted in CNBC on possible US sanction policies towards Iran under President-elect Biden

By Atlantic Council

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