Akhtar in conversation with Ashley Tellis on recent Sino-Indian border confrontation

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
Akhtar in conversation with Ashley Tellis on recent Sino-Indian border confrontation

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
Akhtar in conversation with Ashley Tellis on recent Sino-Indian border confrontation

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 15, 2020

Akhtar in conversation with Ashley Tellis on recent Sino-Indian border confrontation

By Atlantic Council

China Conflict

In the News

Jun 14, 2020

Robert Manning quoted in Straits Times on political polarization and America’s global image

By Atlantic Council

Politics & Diplomacy United States and Canada

Inflection Points

Jun 14, 2020

The perils of transatlantic decoupling and how to stop it

By Frederick Kempe

It’s time to take urgent measures to head off the danger of “transatlantic decoupling,” a strategic shift that would put at risk more than seven decades of gains in democracy, open markets and individual rights. Two world wars have taught us where transatlantic neglect can lead, while the history of the past 75 years underscores the value of common cause. We forget those lessons at our peril.

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Jun 13, 2020

Book review of Nawaz’s “The Battle for Pakistan” in the Daily Times: a study on two important nations in tumultuous times

By Atlantic Council

Indo-Pacific Pakistan

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Jun 12, 2020

Declaration of Principles profiled by RT

By Atlantic Council

Russia Today covers the launch of the Declaration of Principles at the Munich Security Conference. The Declaration was put together by a bi-partisan task force led by former US Secretary of State Madeleine Albright and former US National Security Adviser Steve Hadley to provide a clear and compelling statement of values around which political leaders […]

English Politics & Diplomacy

TURKEYSource

Jun 12, 2020

A time to keep allies as allies

By Namık Tan

Despite the many challenges both sides face separately and together, the world cannot afford to allow this relationship to be ruptured beyond repair. Valuing an important friendship has always been important and treating them as such has never been more crucial than right at this moment. Let's hope both sides have gotten that message loud and clear.

Politics & Diplomacy Turkey

In the News

Jun 12, 2020

Book review of Nawaz’s “The Battle for Pakistan” in the Al Bilad English Daily

By Atlantic Council

Pakistan Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Jun 12, 2020

Kroenig and Ashford in Foreign Policy: How will US protests affect civil-military relations and America’s image?

By Atlantic Council

On June 12, Foreign Policy published a biweekly column featuring Scowcroft Center Deputy Director Matthew Kroenig and the Cato Institute’s Emma Ashford discussing the latest news in international affairs. In this column, they debate how the Trump administration’s response to protests in the United States could affect civil-military relations. They also discuss how racial injustice and the protests […]

Politics & Diplomacy United States and Canada

In the News

Jun 12, 2020

Akhtar as a moderator at the University of Lahore Centre for Security, Strategy and Policy Research: ‘The China-Pakistan Axis’ with Andrew Small

By Atlantic Council

Pakistan Politics & Diplomacy

UkraineAlert

Jun 12, 2020

Mission accomplished? Vakarchuk quits but his political party lives on

By Melinda Haring

Ukrainian rock legend Slava Vakarchuk has resigned as an MP less than one year after leading his reformist party into parliament for the first time. He claims it is "mission accomplished" - but will his party survive?

Democratic Transitions Ukraine
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