Hudson quoted in the New York Times on Sudan’s sentencing to death of twenty-nine intelligence officers

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
Hudson quoted in the New York Times on Sudan’s sentencing to death of twenty-nine intelligence officers

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
Hudson quoted in the New York Times on Sudan’s sentencing to death of twenty-nine intelligence officers

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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In the News

Dec 30, 2019

Hudson quoted in the New York Times on Sudan’s sentencing to death of twenty-nine intelligence officers

By Atlantic Council

Africa Intelligence

In the News

Dec 29, 2019

Simakovsky quoted in DW on Kremlin interference in US elections

By Atlantic Council

Elections German

UkraineAlert

Dec 26, 2019

Russia-Ukraine War: Is peace possible in 2020?

By Peter Dickinson

The Russia-Ukraine War enters its seventh year in 2020 with no sign of a compromise that could end the conflict. Could recent efforts to restart the peace process produce results during the coming twelve months?

Conflict Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Dec 25, 2019

Slavin discusses Iran with Michael Morell on Intelligence Matters

By Atlantic Council

Iran Politics & Diplomacy

SyriaSource

Dec 24, 2019

The relentless assault on Idlib

By Reema Hibrawi

The relentless airstrikes campaign on Idlib by the Syrian regime and Russia air forces predicted by many analysts, including this author, remains a defining battlefield to the regime in the Syrian conflict, nine years later. Seen as a last opposition stronghold populated by extremists and a millions of civilians and internally displaced people (IDP), Idlib province and its surroundings are a deadly place.

Conflict Corruption

In the News

Dec 24, 2019

Shaffer joins Bloomberg to discuss oil markets, electricity challenges, and 2020 forecasts

By Atlantic Council

Energy & Environment Oil and Gas

SyriaSource

Dec 24, 2019

Looking back at 2019: Our top five blogs

By Reema Hibrawi

It was an especially bleak year for Syria as displacement across the country continued especially in Idlib province. Below are our top five blogs in 2019 that touched on these important issues that captured the attention of our readers.

Corruption Political Reform

MENASource

Dec 24, 2019

Top Five of 2019

By Reema Hibrawi

The Middle East continued to be a tumultuous region this year, as protest movements expanded across Iran, Algeria, Sudan, Iraq, and Lebanon. As we have reported and provided analysis on these ongoing issues, it is clear that much remains to be resolved in 2020. Below are the top five blog pieces of 2019 that touched a nerve with our audiences and were the most viewed of the year.

Corruption Democratic Transitions

MENASource

Dec 24, 2019

Israel and the Gulf states continue a tepid dance to improve relations

By Seth Frantzman

There is interest from both the Gulf states and Israel to develop better relations especially concerning the threat of Iran, but neither side has a vision for the next major public step.

Israel Politics & Diplomacy

UkraineAlert

Dec 24, 2019

Ukraine’s government must not undermine growing business optimism in 2020

By Andy Hunder

88% of Ukraine's American Chamber of Commerce member companies reported increased revenues in 2019. However, concerns remain that the Ukrainian authorities could yet spoil this positive picture during the coming year.

Corruption Economy & Business
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Marek Magierowski

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Europe Center

Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia

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Max Neufeind

Head of Transformation and Public Dialogue, German Federal Chancellery

Millennium Leadership Program

Central Europe Entrepreneurship

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Tobias Ellwood

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GeoStrategy Initiative

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Nathalie Rayes

Nonresident Senior Fellow

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Arabic Civil Society

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Beth Van Schaack

Distinguished Fellow

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

Human Rights International Norms

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Jason Park

Foreign Service Officer, U.S. Department of State

Millennium Leadership Program

East Asia Europe & Eurasia
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Public Event Tue, September 23, 2025 • 3:30 pm ET

Spain’s foreign minister on Madrid’s approach to European and global security

AN #ACFRONTPAGE EVENT—Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares Bueno shares Spain's strategy for Europe, NATO's southern flank, and the transatlantic alliance.

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