Westmacott in The Telegraph: Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s incursion into Syria has appalled his allies, but will play well for him at home

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
Westmacott in The Telegraph: Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s incursion into Syria has appalled his allies, but will play well for him at home

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
Westmacott in The Telegraph: Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s incursion into Syria has appalled his allies, but will play well for him at home

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 14, 2019

Westmacott in The Telegraph: Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s incursion into Syria has appalled his allies, but will play well for him at home

By Atlantic Council

Politics & Diplomacy Security & Defense

In the News

Oct 13, 2019

Bryza joins BBC to discuss Turkey’s military incursion in to Syria

By Atlantic Council

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In the News

Oct 13, 2019

Nawaz in The Indian Express on his new book, The Battle for Pakistan

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Corruption

In the News

Oct 12, 2019

Bryza joins Al Jazeera to discuss Turkey’s military operation into Syria and U.S.-Turkey relations

By Atlantic Council

Politics & Diplomacy Security & Defense

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Oct 11, 2019

Seven takeaways from Zelenskyy’s marathon press conference (and one surprise) 

By Iryna Matviyishyn

At the press conference, Zelenskyy said he was ready to “sit down and talk” with Kolomoisky.

Civil Society Conflict

In the News

Oct 11, 2019

Benitez quoted in Stars and Stripes on whether or not Turkey can be removed from NATO

By Atlantic Council

NATO Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Oct 11, 2019

Katz quoted in Al-Monitor on Russia’s position in the Middle East

By Atlantic Council

Middle East Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Oct 11, 2019

Herbst joins CNN to discuss Yovanovitch and the latest with Ukraine

By Atlantic Council

Europe & Eurasia Politics & Diplomacy

UkraineAlert

Oct 11, 2019

Ukraine’s $50 billion challenge

By Andy Hunder

The key concerns from business are not new. The rule of law, fair justice, macroeconomic stability, a predictable tax policy, secure investment, and property rights, including intellectual property rights, top their lists.

Fiscal and Structural Reform International Financial Institutions

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Oct 11, 2019

Bryza joins TRT World News Bulletin to discuss U.S.-Turkey relations and Turkey’s military operation in northern Syria

By Atlantic Council

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Hameed Hakimi

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Melinda Haring

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Tara Hariharan

Managing Director, Global Macro Research, NWI Management LP

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Steven Bernardus Harageib

Technical Director, Office of the President of Namibia

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Katie Harbath

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How the Russian Orthodox Church supports the Kremlin’s war against Ukraine
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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.

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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.
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