Event recap: H.E. Dr. Abdullah Abdullah discusses peace talks in Afghanistan with USIP

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.
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Event recap: H.E. Dr. Abdullah Abdullah discusses peace talks in Afghanistan with USIP

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.
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Event recap: H.E. Dr. Abdullah Abdullah discusses peace talks in Afghanistan with USIP

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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Jun 25, 2020

Event recap: H.E. Dr. Abdullah Abdullah discusses peace talks in Afghanistan with USIP

By Atlantic Council

On June 24, 2020, the United States Institute of Peace (USIP) hosted an online conversation with former Afghan Chief Executive Dr. Abdullah Abdullah. His recent appointment as Afghanistan’s High Council for National Reconciliation (HCNR) Chairman resolves a longstanding dispute over the 2019 presidential election results and paves the way for the upcoming intra-Afghan negotiations, which will be overseen by the HCNR.

Afghanistan Democratic Transitions

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Jun 25, 2020

Ullman in UPI: Korean War anniversary: Donald Trump is the new Douglas MacArthur

By Harlan Ullman

Korea Politics & Diplomacy

Blog Post

Jun 25, 2020

Mapping Russia’s soft power efforts in Syria through humanitarian aid

By Marika Sosnowski and Jonathan Robinson

By mapping where Russia’s Center for Reconciliation of Conflicting Sides in Syria has delivered aid over an 18-month period (between 2018 and 2020), a picture of Russia’s soft power tactics in Syria can be formed.

Middle East Politics & Diplomacy

AfricaSource

Jun 24, 2020

Pandemic policing: South Africa’s most vulnerable face a sharp increase in police-related brutality

By Katie Trippe

South Africa is one of several nations facing an international outcry over increases in COVID-19 related violence against civilians by security forces bent on enforcing quarantine measures. Since South Africa instituted a country-wide lockdown on March 27, the number of violent incidents by police against civilians has reportedly more than doubled with poor and vulnerable populations most affected.

Africa Coronavirus

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Jun 24, 2020

Englebert in Le Monde: Aujourd’hui comme sous Léopold II, le Congo reste la façade institutionnelle d’un voleur érigé en Etat

By Atlantic Council

Africa Democratic Republic of the Congo

IranSource

Jun 24, 2020

Pressed by sanctions and coronavirus, can Iranian businesses bounce back?

By Mohsen Tavakol

During the past four decades, Iranian entrepreneurs have always found ways of reviving business activities and productivity in times of crisis. However, current challenges are undermining those efforts and driving many Iranians into further poverty.

Iran Middle East

Blog Post

Jun 24, 2020

The new Iranian child protection law is holistic, but discriminatory

By Hamed Farmand

Despite its shortcomings, the new lawis still a significant step towards protecting children and adolescents in Iran and serves as an essential resource for activists and legal professionals.

Iran Middle East

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Jun 24, 2020

Culver for the Lowy Institute: China’s catastrophic success: US strategic blunders fuel rivalry

By Atlantic Council

On July 24, 2020, Global China Hub nonresident senior fellow John K. Culver published an article in Lowy Institute’s The Interpreter, “China’s Catastrophic Success: US Strategic Blunders Fuel Rivalry”. “If Beijing comes to see US antagonism to CCP rule as structural and bipartisan – especially in the aftermath of the 2020 US elections – China’s […]

China Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Jun 23, 2020

Charai in the National Interest: John Bolton: Tales of a disgruntled and disgraced national security advisor

By Atlantic Council

The secrets alleged in former national security advisor John Bolton's recently-released book have illuminated his silence during critical moments in his service with the Trump administration. Read Atlantic Council Board Director Ahmed Charai's latest in the National Interest on why, in his view, Bolton's memoir has tarnished his credibility and legacy.

National Security Politics & Diplomacy

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Jun 23, 2020

Hudson joins Voice of America to discuss the trial of alleged Sudanese war criminal Ali Kushayb at the International Criminal Court

By Atlantic Council

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