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MENASource

Mar 2, 2022

The UAE education system is pushing for peace and religious tolerance. The rest of the region should follow suit.

By Marcus Sheff

Education is the key to fostering the development of peaceful and tolerant societies. However, it can also be a tool for political and religious radicalization, exploited by bad actors.

Education Israel

New Atlanticist

Mar 2, 2022

Molotov Cocktails in winter: What 1939 Finland tells us about Ukraine today

By Ann Marie Dailey

But while Ukrainians may be prepping Molotov Cocktails, this winter war is already different.

Conflict Europe & Eurasia

New Atlanticist

Mar 2, 2022

State of the Union: Lessons from Biden’s moves on Russia and the US economy

By Atlantic Council experts

Our experts weigh in on the key questions raised by US President Joe Biden's hour-long address.

Economy & Business Politics & Diplomacy

UkraineAlert

Mar 2, 2022

Vladimir Putin’s Ukraine War is a blueprint for genocide

By Peter Dickinson

Putin has convinced millions of Russians that Ukraine is not a country and Ukrainians are really Russians. This has set the stage for mass atrocities in the country as the Russian invasion runs into the reality of a hostile Ukraine.

Conflict Disinformation

SouthAsiaSource

Mar 1, 2022

Afghanistan’s future after the Taliban takeover: Civil war or disintegration?

By Natiq Malikzada

Amid the withdrawal of foreign troops, the lingering issue of ethnic discord once again is rearing its ugly head across Afghanistan. 

Afghanistan Peacekeeping and Peacebuilding

New Atlanticist

Mar 1, 2022

Four ways the war in Ukraine might end

By Barry Pavel, Peter Engelke, Jeffrey Cimmino

The United States, its transatlantic allies and partners, and the entire world face a difficult period of sustained contestation with Russia. 

Conflict Crisis Management

UkraineAlert

Mar 1, 2022

New crowdsourcing campaign can help save Ukraine

By Petr Tůma

A new crowdsourcing initiative aims to make the most of the Czech Republic's extensive stocks of Soviet-era weapons in order to bolster Ukraine's ability to defend itself against Vladimir Putin's Russian invasion.

Central Europe Civil Society

New Atlanticist

Mar 1, 2022

Will Germany’s geopolitical awakening last?

By Roderick Kefferpütz

For Germany’s new government, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is a geopolitical baptism by fire.

Crisis Management Europe & Eurasia

Econographics

Mar 1, 2022

A Report Card on China’s Central Bank Digital Currency: the e-CNY

By Ananya Kumar

China's CBDC, the e-CNY debuted at the world stage during the Olympic Games. Here's what we know so far.

China Cybersecurity

EnergySource

Feb 28, 2022

Rapid response: The future of European energy security

By Global Energy Center experts

Experts offer recommendations for Europe to pursue energy security in the short, medium, and long term.

Energy & Environment Europe & Eurasia