In landmark Syria elections, women still face electoral hurdles

AfricaSource Mar 21, 2025

In the scramble for Africa’s critical minerals, the West must not abandon the ESG agenda

By Zainab Usman and Rama Yade

As this race for minerals and metals critical for the energy transition heats up, both companies and governments must not abandon environmental, social, and governance principles in Africa.
Africa Energy & Environment
In landmark Syria elections, women still face electoral hurdles

AfricaSource Mar 17, 2025

This Women’s History Month, focus on African women’s achievements, not just their challenges

By Rama Yade

African women deserve recognition not just for the indignities they face, but for the heights they achieve.
Africa Resilience & Society
In landmark Syria elections, women still face electoral hurdles

MENASource Mar 10, 2025

Syria’s women face a new chapter. Here’s how to amplify their voices.

By Diana Rayes , Hind Kabawat

It is critical for women to be involved in transitional justice and constitutional reform processes in Syria.
Peacekeeping and Peacebuilding Syria

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MENASource

Sep 17, 2025

In landmark Syria elections, women still face electoral hurdles

By Marie Forestier 

As the indirect electoral process begins, Syrian officials could take several steps to increase women’s chances in this process.

Civil Society Democratic Transitions

UkraineAlert

Sep 17, 2025

Europe needs a new approach to Belarus focused on practical outcomes

By Valery Kavaleuski

Belarus is a strategically crucial European nation that no European leader can afford to ignore. Evidently, the policies adopted in 2020 have not prevented the country's slide into deepening dictatorship. It is therefore time to consider new approaches and initiatives, writes Valery Kavaleuski.

Belarus Conflict

Inside the Taliban's gender apartheid

Sep 15, 2025

Education as resistance: How women in Afghanistan fight gender apartheid through solidarity

By Rahela Sidiqi

Even under the Taliban’s gender apartheid, the women and girls of Afghanistan continue to learn, build, and gain leadership skills with the help of community mentors and small stipends.

Afghanistan Civil Society

UkraineAlert

Sep 11, 2025

Fighting corruption strengthens Ukraine in the war against Russia

By Matthew H. Murray

Ukraine's efforts to combat corruption on the domestic front play a vital role in the country's broader fight for national survival against Vladimir Putin's resurgent Russian imperialism, writes Matthew H. Murray.

Civil Society Conflict

MENASource

Sep 10, 2025

Ten questions (and expert answers) on Operation Inherent Resolve’s end in Iraq

By Atlantic Council experts

This new frontier in the US-Iraq relationship leaves many opportunities, challenges and unknowns. Our experts unpack it all.

Defense Policy Democratic Transitions

MENASource

Sep 10, 2025

Jordan is building scalable startups—without chasing unicorns

By Rajae Sahouri

Despite challenges, in the world of privately held startups valued at $1 billion plus—the country has produced several resilient companies.

Economy & Business Future of Work

Press Release

Sep 3, 2025

Sherri Goodman named Distinguished Fellow at Atlantic Council 

By Atlantic Council

Sherri Goodman joins the Atlantic Council's Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security and Global Energy Center

Energy & Environment Resilience & Society

UkraineAlert

Aug 28, 2025

Russia attacks Zelenskyy’s legitimacy to derail US-led Ukraine peace talks

By Serhii Savelii

Moscow’s efforts to portray Zelenskyy as illegitimate fall apart when weighed against Ukraine’s Constitution and the country’s political practice, along with international precedents and legal tradition, writes Serhii Savelii.

Conflict Democratic Transitions

MENASource

Aug 25, 2025

Dispatch from Syria’s Christian strongholds: A new government, a full political spectrum

By Gregory Waters

The conditions of Christian communities across the country remain varied, with the opinions of religious and community leaders deeply mixed.

Civil Society Democratic Transitions

Issue Brief

Aug 21, 2025

Addressing China’s military expansion in West Africa and beyond

By Tressa Guenov

As China expands its military reach in West Africa, the United States risks losing strategic ground on the continent. The next National Defense Strategy must confront China’s ambitions beyond the Indo-Pacific, balancing defense diplomacy, bilateral military relationships, and counterterrorism.

Africa China
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Millennium fellow

Emmanuel Matambo

Senior Researcher, University of Johannesburg

Millennium Leadership Program

Africa China

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Alisha Mathew

Senior Lawyer, Office of Amal Clooney

Millennium Leadership Program

Europe & Eurasia Human Rights

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Chama Mechtaly

Co-Founder, The Emma Lazarus Institute for Liberty and Tolerance

Millennium Leadership Program

Americas Civil Society

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Brian Mefford

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Eurasia Center

Ukraine Elections

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Metra Mehran

Gender and Policy Advisor

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

Afghanistan Civil Society

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Alessia Melcangi

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

Civil Society English
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From risk to resilience: The future of food security in the Americas
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Reporters at risk: Reflections on the Bosnian War, thirty years on
Resilience Resilience & Society The Balkans
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Intent to destroy: Confronting Russia’s campaign to erase Ukraine and its people
Civil Society Conflict Crisis Management Security & Defense