Germany and Merkel have a shot at making both European and transatlantic history

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
Germany and Merkel have a shot at making both European and transatlantic history

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
Germany and Merkel have a shot at making both European and transatlantic history

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

Inflection Points

Jul 12, 2020

Germany and Merkel have a shot at making both European and transatlantic history

By Frederick Kempe

History rarely provides major countries and their leaders the enormity of the second chance that Germany and Chancellor Angela Merkel now enjoy as they begin their six-month European Union presidency.

China European Union

In the News

Jul 11, 2020

Hunter in The Palm Beach Post: Point of View: We need a March on Tallahassee
Civil Society Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Jul 11, 2020

Hunter calls for civil rights march in Florida in Palm Beach Post op-ed

By Atlantic Council

Rule of Law United States and Canada

Blog Post

Jul 10, 2020

State of the Order: Assessing June 2020

The State of the Order breaks down the month's most important events impacting the democratic world order.

International Norms Politics & Diplomacy

Event Recap

Jul 10, 2020

Dr. Dambisa Moyo, panel reinvigorate debate on a Marshall Plan for Africa

By Africa Center

On Friday, July 10, the Africa Center hosted a panel discussion on whether the time has come for a Marshall Plan for Africa. The panel featured Global Economist and Author Dr. Dambisa Moyo, former US Congressman Dr. David Brat, and Africa Center Senior Fellow Ms. Aubrey Hruby. The virtual conversation was moderated by Africa Center Senior Fellow Mr. Gabriel Negatu, with opening and concluding remarks given by the Center’s Director of Programs and Studies Ms. Bronwyn Bruton.

Africa Corruption

In the News

Jul 10, 2020

Kroenig and Ashford discuss regime change, Hong Kong, and ‘Hamilton’ in Foreign Policy

By Atlantic Council

In this biweekly Foreign Policy column, Matthew Kroenig and Emma Ashford discuss the crisis in Hong Kong and the effectiveness of regime change, using 'Hamilton' and its insights as a premise.

China Conflict

In the News

Jul 10, 2020

Salman joins FICCI India to discuss digital news in India

By Atlantic Council

Coronavirus India

In the News

Jul 10, 2020

Robert Manning interviewed on TRT about India-China border dispute

By Atlantic Council

China Conflict

In the News

Jul 10, 2020

Slavin joins Al Hurra to discuss Iran attacks
Arabic Iran

In the News

Jul 10, 2020

Sherman quoted in the Los Angeles Times about the Trump administration’s discussed ban on TikTok
Cybersecurity Internet
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Experts

European Leadership Accelerator Participant

Ivo Walinga

China Programme Officer, International Energy Agency

Millennium Leadership Program

Central Europe Energy & Environment

Fellow

David H. Young

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security Transatlantic Security Initiative

Afghanistan Conflict

Staff

Tatevik Khachatryan

Assistant Director, Events

Armenian Digital Policy

Staff

Victoria J. Taylor 

Director, Iraq Initiative

Iraq Initiative Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

Economy & Business Energy & Environment

Millennium fellow

Chloe Demrovsky

Executive in Residence in Global Economy and Adjunct Assistant Professor, New York University

Millennium Leadership Program

Economy & Business Education

Staff

Torrey Taussig

Director

Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security Transatlantic Security Initiative

Eastern Europe Europe & Eurasia
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