Iran’s not the only country all over Iraq

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
Iran’s not the only country all over Iraq

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
Iran’s not the only country all over Iraq

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

Oct 30, 2019

Iran’s not the only country all over Iraq

By Daniel J. Samet

Iraq joins China's Belt and Road Initiative, though few notice.

China Iraq

In the News

Oct 30, 2019

Shaffer quoted in Politico on Ukraine policy entering the U.S. arena

By Atlantic Council

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In the News

Oct 30, 2019

Kadhim joins Albawaba News to discuss Al Baghdadi, Trump 2020 and US-Turkish relations

By Atlantic Council

Conflict National Security

In the News

Oct 30, 2019

Samet in The Diplomat: China, Not Iran, Is the Power to Watch in Iraq

By Atlantic Council

China Economy & Business

In the News

Oct 30, 2019

Durakoglu quoted in Defense News on US-Turkey alliance
Politics & Diplomacy Turkey

New Atlanticist

Oct 30, 2019

By blocking enlargement decision, Macron undercuts France’s Balkan goals

By Loic Tregoures

By strongly supporting the government of North Macedonia from the start and granting it the opening of negotiations, it would have been possible to create a virtuous circle in the region and kill four birds with one stone. President Macron chose to do exactly the opposite.

European Union France

New Atlanticist

Oct 29, 2019

A most peculiar general election

By John M. Roberts

Perhaps the most important question of all, as current polling suggests, is whether voter support for Brexit or determination to see the UK remaining within the European Union proves more important than traditional party allegiance.

Elections European Union

In the News

Oct 29, 2019

Simakovsky quoted in Voice of America Ukraine on prospects for peace negotiations

By Atlantic Council

Peacekeeping and Peacebuilding Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Oct 29, 2019

Simakovsky joins Voice of America Ukraine to discuss the risks for Ukraine in negotiating with Russia

By Atlantic Council

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In the News

Oct 29, 2019

Kadhim joins BBC to discuss reports of Iraqi deaths in anti-government protests

By Atlantic Council

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