Resilience & Society

Societies are experiencing rapid shifts in the 21st century due to accelerating technological change, shifting cultural norms, and greater inclusion and equity. At the same time, deepening threats from climate change, migration, and violent conflict can pose significant challenges to societies and require solutions beyond typical political or economic policies. Effective policy making in the next century will require looking at issues through new lenses, taking into account all segments of society and the unique challenges they will need to confront.

Content

In the News

Aug 28, 2024

Alkhatib in The Boston Globe: The Palestinian story I wish I could have told at the Democratic convention

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Human Rights

UkraineAlert

Aug 27, 2024

Ukraine ratifies Rome Statute but must address concerns over ICC jurisdiction

By Celeste Kmiotek

The Ukrainian Parliament recently ratified the Rome Statute to become a member state of the International Criminal court but concerns remain over future ICC jurisdiction in Ukraine, writes Celeste Kmiotek.

Conflict Freedom and Prosperity

In the News

Aug 27, 2024

Arbit joins Bloomberg Radio to discuss the timeline for a ceasefire in Gaza

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Human Rights

In the News

Aug 26, 2024

Charai in the Jerusalem Strategic Tribune: Out of Division, Strength

By Atlantic Council

Elections Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Aug 26, 2024

Zaaimi quoted in Deutsche Welle on Morocco’s strategy on the Western Sahara

By Atlantic Council

Civil Society Democratic Transitions

Inside the Taliban's gender apartheid

Aug 26, 2024

The Taliban’s violence ‘ignited a fierce resistance within me.’ A protester’s story.

By Nayra Kohestani

Nayra Kohestani recounts the abuse and imprisonment she and her children suffered for resisting the Taliban’s gender apartheid regime.

Afghanistan Human Rights

In the News

Aug 24, 2024

Azadah Raz Mohammad joins NPR to discuss Taliban codes on men and women’s dress

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Civil Society

New Atlanticist

Aug 22, 2024

Thirty-five years later, the Baltic Way still inspires the fight for freedom

By Inga Samoškaitė

Two million people from Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia joined hands on August 23, 1989. Their stand for freedom and against Soviet repression is echoed in Ukraine's fight against Russian aggression today.

Democratic Transitions Europe & Eurasia

UkraineAlert

Aug 22, 2024

Ukraine’s EU accession hinges on stronger defense and consolidated reforms

By Zachary Popovich

To achieve EU accession, Ukraine must strengthen its defense capabilities, execute administrative reforms within its judiciary, and implement a multi-sector approach to corruption, writes Zachary Popovich.

Civil Society Conflict

In the News

Aug 22, 2024

Asat quoted in ABC News on the “racialized atrocity crime” of China’s Uyghur policies

By Atlantic Council

China Human Rights

Experts

Events