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UkraineAlert

Mar 28, 2024

Putin has repeatedly used terror attacks to tighten his grip on Russia

By Olivia Yanchik

The March 22 terror attack in Moscow has seriously damaged Putin’s carefully crafted public image as a strongman ruler who offers his subjects security in exchange for restrictions on their personal freedoms, writes Olivia Yanchik.

Conflict Disinformation

UkraineAlert

Mar 28, 2024

Putin adds Islamist terror to the list of absurd excuses for Ukraine invasion

By Peter Dickinson

In addition to imaginary NATO threats and phantom fascists, Putin has now added Islamist terrorism to the expanding list of absurd excuses for the invasion of Ukraine, writes Peter Dickinson.

Conflict Disinformation

New Atlanticist

Mar 25, 2024

The Russian people have been victimized twice—by ISIS-K terrorists, then by the Kremlin’s deception

By Thomas S. Warrick

The attack strikes at Vladimir Putin’s claim to legitimacy as a strongman—so someone else has to be found to blame.

Corruption Politics & Diplomacy

Report

Mar 7, 2024

Stealth, speed, and adaptability: The role of special operations forces in strategic competition

By Clementine G. Starling and Alyxandra Marine

Clementine G. Starling and Alyxandra Marine discuss how special operations forces enhance US readiness in an era of strategic competition.

Conflict Defense Policy

In the News

Feb 22, 2024

Katz quoted in Tukye on tensions between Iran and Pakistan

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Crisis Management

In the News

Feb 22, 2024

Atlantic Council mentioned in Politico on an interview at the Council with Qatari Prime Minister

By Atlantic Council

Crisis Management Israel

In the News

Feb 22, 2024

Özkizilcik in Anadolu Agency: How the PKK is becoming Syrian

By Atlantic Council

Europe & Eurasia Middle East

In the News

Feb 22, 2024

Sales mentioned in DW on Houthi terrorist designation and aid

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Crisis Management

In the News

Feb 22, 2024

Nia in front of the Homeland Security Subcommittee on Counterterrorism, Law Enforcement, and Intelligence

By Atlantic Council

Middle East Security & Defense

In the News

Feb 22, 2024

Fontenrose joins BBC News Hour to discuss re-designation of Houthis as terrorist organization

By Atlantic Council

Middle East Security & Defense

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