Slavin joins WorldAffairs to discuss US-Iran tensions

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
Slavin joins WorldAffairs to discuss US-Iran tensions

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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Slavin joins WorldAffairs to discuss US-Iran tensions

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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Jan 14, 2020

Slavin joins WorldAffairs to discuss US-Iran tensions

By Atlantic Council

Barbara Slavin of the Future of Iran Initiative at the Atlantic Council joins WorldAffairs co-host Ray Suarez to talk about what US actions mean for the Middle East and the rest of the world.

Iran Middle East

In the News

Jan 14, 2020

Slavin in USA Today: Iran, US conflict: It’s time for the truth and de-escalation

By Atlantic Council

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IranSource

Jan 14, 2020

US-Iran relations: A cloudy 2020 forecast

By Sina Azodi

In the age of Twitter diplomacy, a breakthrough from the vicious cycle of US-Iran hostility would require statesmen in both capitals with the vision to break the stalemate and the courage to resist attacks.

Iran Middle East

Issue Brief

Jan 13, 2020

Spotlight: Alejandro Giammattei’s first 100 days

By María Fernanda Bozmoski, Domingo Sadurní

Guatemala will begin a new chapter with the presidential inauguration of Alejandro Giammattei Falla. At the center of the incoming pro-business administration: ushering in a new era of economic growth and job creation. With 59 percent of Guatemalans living in poverty, Central America’s largest and most populous country is also one the poorest and most unequal nations in Latin America.

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In the News

Jan 13, 2020

Nia and Dagres quoted in NBC on Iran protests

By Atlantic Council

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Jan 13, 2020

Mezran and Burchfield quoted in VOA on Libyan political settlement

By Atlantic Council

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Jan 13, 2020

Kempe joins CNBC to discuss Iranian influence over Iraq

By Atlantic Council

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Jan 13, 2020

Herbst speaks to Washington Post on misinformation in Ukraine

By Atlantic Council

Disinformation Elections

In the News

Jan 13, 2020

Younus in his podcast “Pakistonomy,” Episode 1: Khurram Husain

By Atlantic Council

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UkraineAlert

Jan 12, 2020

Playing for the enemy: The Ukrainian footballers who sign for Russian clubs

By Andrew Todos

Is it appropriate for Ukrainian footballers to play for Russian clubs at a time when the two countries are engaged in the sixth year of an undeclared war? This debate highlights the broader discussion over the nature of ties between the two historically and culturally intertwined post-Soviet nations.

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