Security & Defense

One of the most fundamental responsibilities of governments is to protect their citizens from all threats, internal or foreign. Policy makers must prepare for potential conventional warfare, terrorism and other asymmetrical attacks, and the repercussions of natural disasters and climate change to ensure the safety of their citizens. The motivation to protect against future threats must also be partnered with regular dialogue and partnership with allies and neighbors to prevent the triggering of violent conflict or destabilizing arms races.

Content

MENASource

May 6, 2025

Beyond the bomb: Ideology as the engine of Iran’s nuclear doctrine

By Marjan Keypour Greenblatt

The US cannot overlook that Iran’s nuclear program is not simply about deterrence—it is a tool for advancing a revolutionary ideology.

Iran Middle East

New Atlanticist

May 6, 2025

Is China or Russia the bigger threat to the United States? There’s a clear answer.

By Richard D. Hooker, Jr.

The Trump administration’s apparent “China first” approach risks underappreciating the threat from Moscow and overestimating the current threat from Beijing.

China Russia

In the News

May 6, 2025

Lipner quoted in Kathinmerini on the state of the Gaza ceasefire

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Israel

In the News

May 6, 2025

Lipner quoted in The Straits Times on Israel and the United States relations under Trump

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Israel

In the News

May 6, 2025

Lipner quoted in ABC News Australia on Israel anticipating strong support from the United States

By Atlantic Council

Israel Middle East

In the News

May 6, 2025

Lipner quoted in The Washington Post on Netanyahu’s desire to reconfigure Israel’s strategy under new commanders

By Atlantic Council

Israel Middle East

In the News

May 6, 2025

Samaan joins Channel News Asia on the future of the Gaza ceasefire

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Israel

In the News

May 6, 2025

Samaan quoted in CNN on Russia-Iranian relations

By Atlantic Council

Iran Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

May 6, 2025

Plitsas quoted in The Washington Examiner on Gaza ceasefire negotiations

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Israel

In the News

May 6, 2025

Sales joins Fox News to discuss the Isael-Hamas ceasefire deal

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Israel

Experts

Events