Lipner in The Washington Post: Israel’s politics are stuck in limbo. Things show no sign of improving.

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
Lipner in The Washington Post: Israel’s politics are stuck in limbo. Things show no sign of improving.

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
Lipner in The Washington Post: Israel’s politics are stuck in limbo. Things show no sign of improving.

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

Content

In the News

Nov 18, 2019

Lipner in The Washington Post: Israel’s politics are stuck in limbo. Things show no sign of improving.

By Atlantic Council

Elections Israel

In the News

Nov 16, 2019

Slavin joins BBC World News to discuss Iran protests

By Atlantic Council

Iran Middle East

In the News

Nov 16, 2019

Hunter joins Al Jazeera to discuss impeachment proceedings

By Atlantic Council

Corruption Elections

In the News

Nov 16, 2019

Dagres quoted in Washington Post to discuss the influence of the economy on current and past Iranian protests
Corruption Economy & Business

UkraineAlert

Nov 15, 2019

The Normandy Summit is finally on

By Bohdan Nahaylo

Ukraine’s representatives have pledged to give the moribund Normandy Four format one last chance.

Civil Society Conflict

In the News

Nov 15, 2019

Cohen in Forbes: Investors Evaluating Aramco IPO As Iran Claims Discovery Of New Oil Field

By Atlantic Council

Economy & Business Geopolitics & Energy Security

New Atlanticist

Nov 15, 2019

A crisis of commitment in the Middle East. But whose?

By Kirsten Fontenrose

While US actions are causing confusion about Washington's commitment, regional actions are also calling into question the region’s commitment to its relationship with the United States and to its own stability.

Middle East Politics & Diplomacy

UkraineAlert

Nov 14, 2019

Finally some progress in Ukraine

By Melinda Haring

In October, Ukraine made real progress on the anti-corruption fight.

Civil Society Corruption

New Atlanticist

Nov 14, 2019

Bolivia reflects the deep polarization crisis in Latin America

By David A. Wemer

The departure of former Bolivian President Evo Morales amid allegations of electoral fraud, coupled with political instability in several Latin American countries and the long-standing crisis in Venezuela, means that “the one constant in the region is uncertainty," Jason Marczak says

Democratic Transitions Elections

In the News

Nov 14, 2019

Livingston joins The World Today to discuss the historic flooding in Venice

By Atlantic Council

Climate Change & Climate Action Energy & Environment
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European Leadership Accelerator Participant

Inês Bravo Figueiredo

Co-President, Volt Portugal

Millennium Leadership Program

Central Europe Economy & Business

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Jonathan Corrado

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Indo-Pacific Security Initiative Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security

Indo-Pacific Korea

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Isabella Palacios

Program Assistant

Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center

Americas Central America

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Jon Wilks

Distinguished Fellow

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

Arabic Crisis Management

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Dragos Manea

Political Affairs Officer, NATO

Millennium Leadership Program

Eastern Europe Politics & Diplomacy

Executive Leadership Intensive participant

Aleksandar Jakovljevic 

Former Adviser to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Serbia

Millennium Leadership Program

Civil Society Politics & Diplomacy
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Online Event Tue, September 16, 2025 • 11:00 am ET

What to watch in Moldova’s parliamentary elections
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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.

Europe & Eurasia NATO Politics & Diplomacy Security & Defense