Ashford in the New York Times: Biden wants to return to a ‘normal’ foreign policy. That’s the problem.

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
Ashford in the New York Times: Biden wants to return to a ‘normal’ foreign policy. That’s the problem.

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
Ashford in the New York Times: Biden wants to return to a ‘normal’ foreign policy. That’s the problem.

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

In the News

Aug 25, 2020

Ashford in the New York Times: Biden wants to return to a ‘normal’ foreign policy. That’s the problem.

By Atlantic Council

Emma Ashford writes about way forward for US leadership in the world. Even under a Biden administration, the US can not approach foreign policy as it once did. More about our expert

Elections Human Rights

In the News

Aug 25, 2020

Hudson joins PRI’s The World to discuss US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s visit to Khartoum

By Atlantic Council

Africa Democratic Transitions

In the News

Aug 25, 2020

Hudson quoted in Foreign Policy on progress towards a settlement over Sudan’s alleged role in the 1998 embassy bombings

By Atlantic Council

Africa Democratic Transitions

In the News

Aug 25, 2020

Hudson quoted in Mail & Guardian on Sudan’s efforts to ease relations with Israel

By Atlantic Council

Africa Democratic Transitions

Event Recap

Aug 25, 2020

Sudanese armed movement leaders offer differing assessments of the peace process

By Africa Center

On Tuesday, August 25, the Africa Center hosted a panel discussion on the status of and challenges to the peace process in Sudan. The panel featured General Abdelaziz al-Hilu, Chairman of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-North (SPLM-N); Dr. Gibril Ibrahim, Chairman of the Justice and Equality Movement; Dr. Elshafie Khidir, Sudanese political advisor and commentator; and Dr. Annette Weber, Senior Fellow at the German Institute for International and Security Affairs.

Africa Conflict

In-Depth Research & Reports

Aug 25, 2020

Strangers to strategic partners: Thirty years of Sino-Saudi relations

By Jonathan Fulton

This report begins with a brief historical overview of Sino-Saudi relations, it then discusses how the partnership has developed, and ends with an analysis of the bi- lateral relationship within the context of the US-Sino-Saudi triangle.

China Economy & Business

Future of DHS

Aug 24, 2020

Warrick quoted in the Washington Post on preventing US election-related unrest

By Atlantic Council

Thomas Warrick—director of the Future of DHS Project—warned in this Washington Post article of the risk of escalating violence around the US election and suggested that politicians and government officials can work to reduce, rather than incite, that violence. More about our experts

Democratic Transitions Elections

In the News

Aug 24, 2020

Preble in The Hill: “When Brent Scowcroft saved the US-China relationship”

By Atlantic Council

Christopher Preble explores one of Scowcroft’s more sensitive diplomatic missions – in the wake of Beijing’s brutal crackdown on protesters in Tiananmen Square in June 1989. Related reading More about our expert

China Coronavirus

Issue Brief

Aug 24, 2020

Capitalizing on transatlantic concerns about China

By Hans Binnendijk, Sarah Kirchberger, and Christopher Skaluba

Beijing is pursuing a China-centric strategy aggressively and in a fashion that is causing significant collateral damage to nations around the globe. Thus far, the transatlantic partners have no comparable strategy to counter these challenges. A new transatlantic approach is needed.

China Europe & Eurasia

MENASource

Aug 24, 2020

The Caesar Act might alter the UAE’s normalization policy with Syria

By Emily Santucci

Even if the US chooses to withhold more punitive measures against Emirati entities for the time being, Abu Dhabi’s posture of rapprochement with Syria may come under closer scrutiny from Washington down the road.

Politics & Diplomacy Syria
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Agon Maliqi

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Europe Center

Albanian Bosnian

European Leadership Accelerator Participant

Slavina Ancheva

MPP Candidate and Belfer Young Leader, Harvard Kennedy School

Millennium Leadership Program

Central Europe Civil Society

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Kayla T. Orta

Nonresident Fellow

Indo-Pacific Security Initiative Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security

Arms Control East Asia

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Amir Asmar

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Rafik Hariri Center for the Middle East Scowcroft Middle East Security Initiative

Intelligence Israel

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William B. Taylor

Distinguished Fellow

Eurasia Center

English Europe & Eurasia

Fellow

Geoffrey Pyatt

Distinguished Fellow

Global Energy Center

Energy & Environment Europe & Eurasia
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The Rt Hon Lord Mandelson on Britain in an enduring transatlantic relationship
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Decolonizing Ukraine and the indigenous people of Crimea
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