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UkraineAlert

Oct 9, 2023

Russian imperialism shapes public support for the war against Ukraine

By Neringa Klumbytė

Modern Russia retains an imperialistic ideology that is fueling strong public support for the war in Ukraine amid deep-rooted perceptions of Ukrainians as misguided younger siblings in need of correction, writes Neringa Klumbytė.

Civil Society Conflict

New Atlanticist

Oct 9, 2023

Go behind the scenes as financial leaders gather in Marrakesh for the IMF-World Bank meetings

By Atlantic Council

Atlantic Council experts are on the ground in Morocco to gauge whether global financial leaders can get the world on a trajectory toward ending poverty and attaining sustainable growth.

Africa Economy & Business

New Atlanticist

Oct 9, 2023

The United States just sent a strong message to the IMF

By Martin Mühleisen

A recent speech by a US Treasury Department official gave a tough appraisal of the IMF and its leadership. Martin Mühleisen explains what is behind the Biden administration’s change of tone.

Economy & Business Fiscal and Structural Reform

New Atlanticist

Oct 8, 2023

Dispatch from Jerusalem: How does this end?

By William F. Wechsler

Israel must not make the same mistakes that the United States made after 9/11. Here are some critical questions to ask now.

Conflict Extremism

New Atlanticist

Oct 7, 2023

Dispatch from Tel Aviv: A new kind of conflict has begun

By William F. Wechsler

The international community cannot reflexively repeat the threadbare slogans that have accompanied previous cycles of Israel-Hamas clashes.

Conflict Iran

Fast Thinking

Oct 7, 2023

Is the Hamas assault on Israel the beginning of a wider war?

By Atlantic Council

On Saturday, Hamas militants infiltrated Israel in a brazen, sophisticated attack that killed more than one hundred and injured hundreds more.

Conflict Israel

New Atlanticist

Oct 7, 2023

Experts react: Israel is ‘at war’ after Hamas militants launch major assault

By Atlantic Council experts

The Palestinian militant group Hamas launched its boldest assault on Israel in decades. Atlantic Council experts offer their thoughts on the events.

Conflict Israel

MENASource

Oct 6, 2023

The India-Middle East Corridor: A Biden Road Initiative?

By Jean-Loup Samaan

Economists and regional experts expressed their reservations on the feasibility—both politically and financially—of a corridor that would redraw the map of infrastructure across Eurasia.

Economy & Business Financial Regulation

UkraineAlert

Oct 5, 2023

Vladimir Putin is still convinced he can outlast the West in Ukraine

By Dennis Soltys

Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine has united the democratic world to a degree not seen in decades, but the Western response to the war continues to be hampered by excessive fear of provoking Putin, writes Dennis Soltys.

Conflict Defense Technologies

Econographics

Oct 5, 2023

By the numbers: Here’s how turmoil in Congress could impact US aid to Ukraine

By Yulia Bychkovska and Charles Lichfield

The US aid to Ukraine can continue to flow for the next few weeks but the recent events make the outlook for US aid more difficult.

Economy & Business Financial Sanctions and Economic Coercion