What got you here won’t get you there: To succeed in Cold War II, America needs to avoid the wrong lessons from Cold War I

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
What got you here won’t get you there: To succeed in Cold War II, America needs to avoid the wrong lessons from Cold War I

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
What got you here won’t get you there: To succeed in Cold War II, America needs to avoid the wrong lessons from Cold War I

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

New Atlanticist

Aug 12, 2020

What got you here won’t get you there: To succeed in Cold War II, America needs to avoid the wrong lessons from Cold War I

By Christopher M. England and Sina Azodi

One danger today is that the history of Cold War will be misinterpreted, as if one or two major foreign policy initiatives will enable the United States to “contain” a rising China. Instead, the appropriate lesson is that nations stagnate when they cling to outmoded policies, while those that innovate can gain a renewed but temporary lease on life.

China Economy & Business

MENASource

Aug 12, 2020

The Syrian regime wheels and deals minorities to remain in power

By Ayman Abdel Nour

The Bashar al-Assad regime operates merely to preserve itself, undermining chances of Syrians uniting across religious and ethnic lines.

Politics & Diplomacy Syria

UkraineAlert

Aug 11, 2020

Zelenskyy’s old new faces

By Adrian Karatnycky

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy came to power in 2019 promising a new era in Ukrainian politics but the recent appointment of figures from the discredited past raises questions about this fresh start.

Democratic Transitions Political Reform

In the News

Aug 11, 2020

Riaz quoted in Nikkei Asian Review on China and Bangladesh-India relations

By Atlantic Council

Bangladesh China

Event Recap

Aug 11, 2020

Event recap: Navigating Pakistan’s national security challenges

By Atlantic Council

On August 10, 2020, the Atlantic Council’s South Asia Center hosted the Assistant to the Prime Minister of Pakistan on National Security Division and Strategic Policy Planning Dr. Moeed Yusuf for a moderated Q&A on Pakistan’s national security challenges. Dr. Sahar Khan, an adjunct scholar at the CATO Institute, moderated the Q/A which featured several notable experts on South Asia including Safiya Ghori-Ahmad, Sajit Gandhi, Mark Brunner, Dr. Paul Staniland, and Dr. Chris Clary.

Indo-Pacific Pakistan

In the News

Aug 11, 2020

Kroenig and Cimmino reflect on the life and legacy of General Brent Scowcroft

By Atlantic Council

On August 11, The Federalist published a piece by Matthew Kroenig and Jeffrey Cimmino reflecting on the life and legacy of the late General Brent Scowcroft.

Politics & Diplomacy Security & Defense

New Atlanticist

Aug 11, 2020

Under second Tsai administration, Taiwan looks to champion global democracy

By Chang-Ching Tu

Taiwan’s priorities will be strengthening cooperation with allies, accelerated development of asymmetrical defense capabilities, and managing tense cross-strait relations.

Defense Policy Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Aug 11, 2020

Preparing for the post-pandemic tech environment: Dr. David Bray

By Atlantic Council

Dr. David Bray, the GeoTech Center's director, envisions a future where proper preparedness and a people-centered perspective will allow humanity to harness the incredible innovations anticipated in the coming years for good. On an episode of the "Futurized" podcast with Trond Undheim, PhD, David discussed this vision, and how we at the GeoTech Center are working to make it a reality.

Coronavirus Economy & Business

In the News

Aug 10, 2020

Ashutosh Varshney in the Boston Review: What we can learn from India’s improbable democracy

By Atlantic Council

India Politics & Diplomacy

BelarusAlert

Aug 10, 2020

Lukashenka vs. democracy: Where is Belarus heading?

By Peter Dickinson

Belarusian dictator Alyaksandr Lukashenka is facing the biggest crisis of his 26-year reign as protests erupt over attempts to falsify the country's August 9 presidential election. Can he cling on to power?

Belarus Democratic Transitions
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Staff

Enrique Millán-Mejía

Senior Fellow, Economic Development

Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center

Americas Colombia

European Leadership Accelerator Participant

Raphaela Schweiger

Director of Migration, Immigration Society, & Global Issues, Robert Bosch Foundation

Millennium Leadership Program

Europe & Eurasia Human Rights

Staff

Bart Piasecki

Assistant Director

GeoEconomics Center

Fiscal and Structural Reform International Financial Institutions

Fellow

Afaq Hussain

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

Economy & Business Energy & Environment

Staff

James Mazzarella

Senior Fellow

Freedom and Prosperity Center

Corruption Economy & Business

Millennium fellow

Kim Córdova

Culture Journalist and Independent Curator

Civil Society Media
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Events

Online Event Tue, September 2, 2025 • 4:00 pm ET

Envisioning the threat to Taiwan: A cross-strait and beyond seminar
Civil Society Indo-Pacific Media National Security
Fri, September 5, 2025 • 1:30 pm ET

How does Russia view negotiations with Trump and Ukraine?
Europe & Eurasia Politics & Diplomacy Russia Security & Defense