The new Iranian child protection law is holistic, but discriminatory

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
The new Iranian child protection law is holistic, but discriminatory

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
The new Iranian child protection law is holistic, but discriminatory

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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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

In the News

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

In the News

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

Africa International Organizations

New Atlanticist

Jun 23, 2020

US government broadcasters have long advanced the cause of freedom. Now they’re under threat.

By Josh Lipsky, Daniel Fried

One of the most effective tools for explaining America and its best values to the world may vanish. But you don’t advance freedom by dismantling free institutions or a free press. You advance it by empowering them.

Europe & Eurasia Media

Blog Post

Jun 23, 2020

The United States needs an Iran strategy, not a ‘campaign’

By Alma Keshavarz

The United States’ policy towards Iran has reached an impasse. The Trump administration will have gone a full term without a meaningful strategy towards this historic rival.

Iran Middle East

UkraineAlert

Jun 23, 2020

What John Bolton tells us about President Trump’s Ukraine policy

By Anders Åslund

Former White House national security advisor John Bolton's new book “The Room Where It Happened” is an extraordinary read that portrays President Trump as being deeply hostile towards Ukraine.

Politics & Diplomacy Russia

Blog Post

Jun 23, 2020

Iranian officials’ hypocritical support of #BlackLivesMatter

By Rebecca Stryer

Over the past few weeks, Iranian officials have not shied away from condemning the killing of George Floyd, an unarmed African American man, by a police officer in Minneapolis, Minnesota on May 25.

Iran Middle East

UkraineAlert

Jun 22, 2020

What could the prosecution of Petro Poroshenko mean for Ukrainian democracy?

By Peter Dickinson

Escalating efforts to prosecute former Ukrainian president Petro Poroshenko are sparking concerns over the country's continued commitment to democracy under new president Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Corruption Democratic Transitions

Blog Post

Jun 22, 2020

IAEA mildly reprimands Iran over suspect nuclear sites

By Mark Fitzpatrick

The board on June 19 issued a mild rebuke, echoing IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi’s expression of “serious concern” that Iran has not provided access to two locations where unreported nuclear activity allegedly took place nearly two decades ago.

Politics & Diplomacy
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Policy Manager, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)

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Jeffrey Hovenier

Nonresident senior fellow

Europe Center

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Nonresident Senior Fellow

Europe Center

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Gabrielle Ellicott

Program Assistant

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Defense Policy Democratic Transitions

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Federico Hoyos

Executive Director, Fundacion Los 8 Valores

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Colombia Latin America

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Project Assistant

Adrienne Arsht National Security Resilience Initiative GeoStrategy Initiative

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