The context of today’s Libyan crisis and what to watch for

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 context of today’s Libyan crisis and what to watch for

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 context of today’s Libyan crisis and what to watch for

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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MENASource

Jan 8, 2020

The context of today’s Libyan crisis and what to watch for

By Karim Mezran, Emily Burchfield

On April 4, 2019, troops led by Khalifa Haftar, a former general of Libyan leader Muammar Qaddafi who now contests the authority of the UN-sponsored Government of National Accord (GNA) seated in Tripoli, launched an attack against the Libyan capital. The real reasons for staging such an attack on that specific day are still unclear.

Libya Politics & Diplomacy

Press and members call

Jan 8, 2020

Atlantic Council press call: What will follow the US strike on Major General Soleimani?

By Atlantic Council

This development will influence US engagement with Iran and partners in the region and its knock-on effects may very well manifest in the cyber domain. What type of de-escalatory engagement should we expect between the US and Iran following the assassination of Soleimani? What types of responses, both kinetic and cyber, can we expect from Iran, a country in need of appearing powerful to its allies and adversaries?

Cybersecurity Iran

In the News

Jan 8, 2020

Katz quoted in Foreign Policy on Russia’s move to heighten relations with Iran after Soleimani assassination

By Atlantic Council

Iran Middle East

In the News

Jan 8, 2020

Ullman in UPI: Donald Trump fails to take high ground in message to Iran

By Harlan Ullman

Iran Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Jan 8, 2020

Pavel quoted in Vox on Trump’s Iran speech

By Atlantic Council

Politics & Diplomacy United States and Canada

In the News

Jan 8, 2020

Cohen in Forbes: Turkey-Libya Maritime Deal Upsets Mediterranean Energy Plan

By Atlantic Council

Energy & Environment Europe & Eurasia

New Atlanticist

Jan 8, 2020

After Maduro’s latest ploy, what’s next for the Venezuelan opposition?

By Jasper Gilardi

"The images of Juan Guaidó and other democratically-elected members of the National Assembly being physically barred from entering the assembly building was visible proof of how far Nicolás Maduro is willing to go to deny any semblance of democracy in Venezuela," Jason Marczak says.

Civil Society Corruption

In the News

Jan 8, 2020

El-Gamal joins KSRO to discuss Iran tensions

By Atlantic Council

Iran Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Jan 8, 2020

Kadhim quoted in PBS on US sanctions against Iraq

By Atlantic Council

Economic Sanctions Iraq

In the News

Jan 8, 2020

Slavin joins BBC to discuss US-Iran tensions

By Atlantic Council

Iran Politics & Diplomacy
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