Trump and von der Leyen made a deal. But the US and EU are drifting apart on trade.

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
Trump and von der Leyen made a deal. But the US and EU are drifting apart on trade.

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
Trump and von der Leyen made a deal. But the US and EU are drifting apart on trade.

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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New Atlanticist

Jul 28, 2025

Trump and von der Leyen made a deal. But the US and EU are drifting apart on trade.

By Frances Burwell

Many elements of the Turnberry deal still need to be finalized, and the difficult process could drive the two sides even further apart.

Economy & Business European Union

Fast Thinking

Jul 27, 2025

How big a deal is the new US-EU trade announcement?

By Atlantic Council

Our experts unpack the framework for a trade deal announced by US President Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Sunday in Scotland.

Economy & Business European Union

New Atlanticist

Jul 27, 2025

Pakistan’s Ishaq Dar on a trade deal with Trump, balancing the US and China, and peace with India

By Katherine Golden

Dar, the Pakistani foreign minister and deputy prime minister, spoke at the Atlantic Council during his trip to Washington to boost US-Pakistan ties.

Conflict Crisis Management

New Atlanticist

Jul 25, 2025

Putin may be miscalculating Trump’s resolve on Ukraine

By John E. Herbst

Recent days have seen a steady increase in US and Western support for Ukraine and a concomitant toughening of NATO policy toward Russia.

Conflict Politics & Diplomacy

UkraineAlert

Jul 25, 2025

Ukraine’s supporters should prioritize unity and focus on defeating Russia

By Pavlo Grod

Wartime Ukraine needs unity. Even when the country’s supporters bitterly disagree, it is important to remember exactly what is at stake, writes Pavlo Grod.

Civil Society Conflict

UkraineAlert

Jul 24, 2025

Wartime protests prove Ukraine’s democratic instincts are still strong

By Peter Dickinson

This week’s nationwide protests are a reminder that Ukraine’s grassroots democratic instincts remain exceptionally strong despite the current wartime conditions in the country, writes Peter Dickinson.

Civil Society Conflict

MENASource

Jul 24, 2025

In a sectarian Syria, the winners should refrain from taking all

By Marie Forestier 

To avoid the complete supremacy of HTS-supporting Sunnis, it is crucial to adopt power-sharing mechanisms ensuring inclusiveness

Democratic Transitions International Norms

MENASource

Jul 24, 2025

An open wound, a fading light: Marking eleven years since the Yezidi genocide

By Pari Ibrahim and Murad Ismael

One consequence of the Middle East's shifting landscape has been an erosion of international attention on Yezidi issues.

Human Rights International Norms

UkraineAlert

Jul 22, 2025

Ukraine rocked by first wartime protests amid attacks on anti-corruption agencies

By Andrew D’Anieri

For more than a decade, Ukrainians have been fighting a two-front war: against Russian aggression and against high-level political corruption. So it's puzzling to see Kyiv move to gut independent anti-corruption agencies, writes Andrew D'Anieri.

Civil Society Corruption

MENASource

Jul 22, 2025

Why the violence in my hometown, Swaida, goes beyond ‘rivalry.’

By Majd AlGhatrif

US officials described the events as “a rivalry” between Syria's Druze and Bedouins. But this framing strips the crisis of its historical and political context.

Civil Society Conflict
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Metra Mehran

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Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

Afghanistan Civil Society

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Alessia Melcangi

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Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

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Iuliia Mendel

Press-Secretary to the President of Ukraine

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Disinformation Eastern Europe

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David Metzner

Managing Partner, ACG Analytics

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Economy & Business Latin America

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Karim Mezran

Director, Resident Senior Fellow, North Africa Initiative

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Andrew A. Michta

Senior Fellow, GeoStrategy Initiative

GeoStrategy Initiative Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security

Central Europe Eastern Europe
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