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UkraineAlert
UkraineAlert is a comprehensive online publication that provides regular news and analysis on developments in Ukraine’s politics, economy, civil society, and culture, with commentary drawn from a wide-array of thought-leaders, politicians, experts, and activists from Ukraine and the global community.
MENASource
The MENASource blog follows the transitions in Libya, Tunisia, Egypt, Yemen and Syria, as well as other political and economic changes throughout the region. MENASource provides a platform for diverse perspectives from the US, Europe, and the Middle East and North Africa on major issues that are at stake in the post-Arab Spring era.
SyriaSource
SyriaSource, a project of the Rafik Hariri Center for the Middle East, amplifies Syrian voices, alongside Atlantic Council researchers and fellows, to showcase issues most pertinent to Syrians. The blog features news and analysis directly from Syrian sources as well as international experts.
IranSource
IranSource provides a holistic look at Iran’s internal dynamics, global and regional policies, and posture through unique analysis of current events and long-term, strategic issues related to Iran.
EnergySource
EnergySource provides analysis and insight on key energy issues, making sense of key energy trends and their implications for geopolitics, geoeconomics, policy, and markets.
AfricaSource
AfricaSource provides in-depth analysis and incisive commentary by the Africa Center’s experts on the people and events shaping the present and future of the world’s most dynamic regions.
Econographics
Econographics help visualize and contextualize the most important trends and developments in the global economy.
Latest from across our blogs
Fri, Apr 10, 2020
Breadbasket Ukraine must not prohibit grain exports
Ukrainian policymakers are reportedly discussing the prohibition of grain exports. This could have a disastrous impact on the economy while also damaging ties with Ukraine’s international partners.
UkraineAlert by Anders Åslund
Fri, Apr 10, 2020
Eurozone passes coronavirus rescue plan, but political unity remains elusive
Although European leaders were finally able to agree on a massive rescue package to help the European economy weather the storm of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the lack of unity on display over the protracted negotiations raises deep concerns about Europe’s ability to navigate the difficult road to recovery.
New Atlanticist by David A. Wemer
Fri, Apr 10, 2020
India’s adoption of facial recognition technology could have serious ramifications
The application of facial recognition technologies in India would almost certainly aid the country’s stretched law enforcement units and may prove useful in future incidents of public rioting or unrest. Given the state of current technologies, however, observers and government officials in India need to critically examine the reliability of this new platform and its potential to wrongfully infringe on the rights of innocent individuals.
New Atlanticist by Vappala Balachandran
Fri, Apr 10, 2020
Iran’s regional ambitions are not going anywhere
Time and time again, Iran has proved that, despite its limitations and weaknesses, it manages to hold on and turn threats into opportunities that preserve not only the regime’s survival, but its regional influence, as well.
IranSource by Raz Zimmt
Fri, Apr 10, 2020
Global death toll nears 100,000, United Nations chief warns of global threat to peace and security
As the global death toll from coronavirus approaches 100,000, the Easter weekend is marked by continuing lockdowns and virtual acts of worship. The pandemic is a threat to international peace and security, the United Nations’ secretary general warned. Europe finance chiefs finally agreed on a stimulus package, but tensions remain over pooled debt arrangements.
Coronavirus Alert by Atlantic Council
Thu, Apr 9, 2020
Fighting COVID-19 side by side with migrants
In uncertain times humanity historically comes together to embrace our commonalities. In the case of COVID-19, we can achieve more together if we include migrants as active participants in our efforts to quell the spread and impact of this disease.
New Atlanticist by Walter Cotte and Rebecca Scheurer
Thu, Apr 9, 2020
Third time’s the charm for a new Iraqi PM?
“Iraq needs a prime minister with a mandate from the parliament and the people,” Thomas Warrick says, “and al-Kadhimi represents the best chance in a long time for an Iraqi leader who understand the needs of the people for honest, competent, and responsive government.”
New Atlanticist by Atlantic Council
Thu, Apr 9, 2020
The compelling incentives for Saudi-Russian rapprochement
The impact of this price war combined with the demand destruction triggered by the impact of the coronavirus are likely to force both Russian and Saudi Arabia back to the negotiating table to agree a deal which will—at least in substance—restore OPEC plus, sooner rather than later.
New Atlanticist by Alan Riley
Thu, Apr 9, 2020
Hurdles to OPEC++
This week in oil markets has an air of suspended animation. Will an international production deal materialize? The answer is “perhaps,” but probably not in the volumes necessary to balance the market and only after Moscow extracts concessions.
EnergySource by Phillip Cornell
Thu, Apr 9, 2020
Closing the cyber skills gap: Nine perspectives on Cyber 9/12
Cyber 9/12 was a resounding success, with twenty-two teams, over forty-five judges, and six keynote speakers participating virtually from across the United States. We asked nine individuals who contributed to Cyber 9/12 DC in different ways to share their insights, experiences, and takeaways from the event.
New Atlanticist by Will Loomis