Speranza quoted in Defense One on Turkey’s military ties to NATO and Russian influence

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
Speranza quoted in Defense One on Turkey’s military ties to NATO and Russian influence

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
Speranza quoted in Defense One on Turkey’s military ties to NATO and Russian influence

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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Oct 16, 2019

Speranza quoted in Defense One on Turkey’s military ties to NATO and Russian influence

By Atlantic Council

Defense Industry Defense Technologies

In the News

Oct 16, 2019

Haddad joins Bloomberg’s “What’d you miss?” to discuss UK and EU defense, Brexit deal

By Atlantic Council

Defense Policy Economy & Business

In the News

Oct 16, 2019

Bryza joins TRT The World to discuss U.S.-Turkey relations and former Mayor Giuliani’s reported advocacy with President Trump of Fetullah Gulen’s deportation to Turkey

By Atlantic Council

Politics & Diplomacy Turkey

In the News

Oct 16, 2019

Katz quoted in Radio Svoboda (RFE/RL) on U.S. response to Turkey

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Middle East

UkraineAlert

Oct 16, 2019

Servant of the people or servant of the oligarchs?

By Diane Francis

The president’s response is appropriate in a country with an operating rule of law. But in Ukraine, with an unreformed judiciary, this is a complete cop out.

Financial Regulation Fiscal and Structural Reform

SyriaSource

Oct 15, 2019

Syria: Is anything salvageable?

By Frederic C. Hof

The importance of Syria to the West generally and to the United States specifically dictates that something of value be salvaged from the wreckage. Facilitating the resurrection of ISIS and the restoration of a terrorism-abetting Assad regime to all of Syria should be unthinkable.

Middle East Politics & Diplomacy
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In the News

Oct 15, 2019

Manning in The Hill: The beginning of the end of a US role in the Middle East?

By Atlantic Council

Senior Fellow Robert A. Manning writes on President Trump’s withdrawal of troops in Syria. He likens the occasion to Great Britain’s “East of Suez” retreat in 1968. One of the differences is that there is no country with the power to which to pass the baton. Meet the author

International Norms Middle East

In the News

Oct 15, 2019

Itani joins NPR’s All Things Considered to discuss Syrian regime’s new deal with the Kurds and President Assad’s goals

By Atlantic Council

Politics & Diplomacy Security & Defense

In the News

Oct 14, 2019

Katz quoted in The Washington Post on Russia’s relations in the Middle East

By Atlantic Council

Middle East Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Oct 14, 2019

O’Toole quoted in Foreign Policy on Trump’s sanctions on Turkey

By Atlantic Council

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Tony Housh

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Kyoko Imai

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Riyad Insanally

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Public Event Wed, September 17, 2025 • 9:00 am ET

How the Russian Orthodox Church supports the Kremlin’s war against Ukraine
Conflict Europe & Eurasia Freedom and Prosperity Human Rights
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.

Europe & Eurasia NATO Politics & Diplomacy Security & Defense
Public Event Mon, September 29, 2025 • 12:00 pm ET

Former Senegalese President Macky Sall on Africa’s rising global role

AN #ACFRONTPAGE EVENT—Former President of Senegal and Chairperson of the African Union Macky Sall will discuss Africa’s economic and security outlook.
Africa Economy & Business General Africa North & West Africa