Gulf Cooperation Council
Everything filed under institutions in our international relations coverage, the 18 reports filed on it so far.
UN General Assembly Debates Security Council Veto on Iran
The UN General Assembly met Thursday to debate a recent Security Council veto by China and Russia, which blocked a US-backed sanctions panel on Iran.
Kenya's Ruto demands UN Security Council reform at General
Kenyan President William Ruto used his UN General Assembly speech to call for urgent reform of the Security Council and global finance, arguing...
UN General Assembly Faces Competition Over Cooperation
The UN General Assembly opens amid a state of permanent crisis, with major power leaders skipping the event and U.S. Policy creating uncertainty.
UN Chief Urges Reform as Power Shifts to Emerging Economies
UN Secretary-General António Guterres told a summit of major emerging economies that global institutions like the UN Security Council must be...
US and Colombia Seek Durable Partnership Under New Leaders
One month into President Abelardo de la Espriella's term, early alignment with the Trump administration offers a chance to reset US-Colombia...
UN reports Israeli military buildup violates Lebanon border
UN peacekeepers report a significant Israeli military consolidation north of the Blue Line in Lebanon, violating Security Council Resolution 1701...
Guterres Urges SCO to Back More Representative Global
UN Secretary-General António Guterres told the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit that a multipolar world is beneficial and called for reforms...
Germany's Russia Reset Talk Debunked
Analysis dismisses the likelihood of Germany returning to its old Ostpolitik of pragmatic cooperation with Russia, citing deep-seated political...
Gaza's Remote Work Sector Faces Critical
A report from the Atlantic Council details the severe challenges facing Gaza's digital freelance sector following the 2023 war, highlighting barriers...
US-Venezuela Oil Deal Faces Legal
An Atlantic Council analysis questions the viability of the new US-Venezuela oil deal, citing legal, political, and investor concerns.
Gulf States Face Economic Crisis After War
Six months of war have exposed the economic vulnerabilities of Gulf Cooperation Council states, which rely on stable infrastructure and market access...
US, Colombia, Ecuador Boost Military Ties
U.S. Southern Command has agreed with Colombia and Ecuador to expand military cooperation along their shared border, moving toward sustained combined
US Plans Smaller, Harder Middle East Force
The Pentagon is analyzing a major shift of US forces from the Persian Gulf to Jordan, Israel, and Saudi Arabia's Red Sea coast, following Iranian...
G20 urged to use carrots for China rebalance
An Atlantic Council fellow argues the G20 must use positive economic tools like favorable tariffs and export credits, alongside punitive measures, to
U.S. Democracy Gives Advantage in Great-Power Rivalry
The Atlantic Council argues that the United States’ large economy and democratic system provide a strategic edge in competition with China and...
US National Security Tech Strategy Walks Fine Line Between Competition and Cooperation
The Trump administration's new national security tech strategy aims to balance technological competition with cooperation, recognizing the need to...
Iran War Exposes U.S. Vulnerabilities in the Gulf
The ongoing Iran war has revealed significant weaknesses in the U.S. military, making the country more vulnerable to attacks from adversaries in the...
Israel's Crackdown on West Bank Settlers Sparks International Concerns
Tensions rise in the West Bank as Israeli settlers clash with the military, prompting a rare rebuke from the US Ambassador. Meanwhile, a defense...