Death of a Statesman

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
Death of a Statesman

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
Death of a Statesman

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

Aug 17, 2020

Death of a Statesman

By Bartholomew Sparrow

Brent Scowcroft's recent passing means the country has lost an outstanding member of the “greatest generation," but it also provides an opportunity to take a fuller measure of his many, valuable contributions.

Politics & Diplomacy Security & Defense

In the News

Aug 17, 2020

Cimmino in Providence: Support religious freedom to counter China

By Atlantic Council

Global Strategy Initiative program assistant Jeffrey Cimmino argues the United States should leverage support for religious freedom as a foreign policy tool in great power competition, especially with China.

China Human Rights

MENASource

Aug 17, 2020

Iraq’s government needs more female voices to fight the pandemic

By Hanar Marouf

Gender sensitivity and women’s voices need to be introduced in all decision-making processes and heard across Iraqi communities.

Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Aug 16, 2020

Dagres joins Al Jazeera to discuss ‘snapback’ of UN sanctions
Iran Middle East

In the News

Aug 16, 2020

Aman as a speaker with the Nepal Institute for International Cooperation and Engagement: Understanding China

By Atlantic Council

China Politics & Diplomacy

BelarusAlert

Aug 16, 2020

Why Vladimir Putin is unlikely to invade Belarus

By Anders Åslund

Belarus is experiencing an historic democratic awakening that looks set to oust Kremlin-friendly dictator Alyaksandr Lukashenka - but Putin is highly unlikely to repeat his 2014 invasion of Ukraine.

Belarus Democratic Transitions

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Aug 15, 2020

Haring and Viačorka in the Washington Post on women’s leading role in Belarus protests

By Atlantic Council

Democratic Transitions Women

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Aug 15, 2020

Haring and Viačorka in The Washington Post on women’s leading role in Belarus protests

By Atlantic Council

Ha

Democratic Transitions Women

In the News

Aug 14, 2020

Slavin quoted in Jewish News Syndicate on US arms embargo on Iran
Economy & Business Iran

In the News

Aug 14, 2020

Wechsler quoted in Newsweek on Saudi Arabia’s foreign policy
Middle East Politics & Diplomacy
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Millennium Leadership Program

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Eric V. Guichard

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Africa Center

Africa Corruption

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Clifford Sobel

Former United States Ambassador to Brazil

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Uliana Certan

Program Assistant, European Engagement

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Executive Director, IdeaPaís

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