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Fast Thinking

Mar 25, 2022

FAST THINKING: What will the West do if Putin uses chemical weapons?

By Atlantic Council

Is transatlantic unity enough to rescue Ukraine? Our experts are here to break down Joe Biden’s Eurotrip.

Conflict Politics & Diplomacy

New Atlanticist

Mar 25, 2022

Zelenskyy’s chief of staff: Ukraine needs ‘more bravery’ from NATO

By Dan Peleschuk

In this exclusive Atlantic Council event, Andriy Yermak called for more weapons, wider sanctions against Russia, and a tougher global stance against Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Conflict Crisis Management
Russian “evidence” that Ukraine intends to invade Crimea, including linguistic and cultural clues suggesting they were made in Russia. (Source: Telegram)

New Atlanticist

Mar 25, 2022

Russian War Report: Russia produces “evidence” claiming Ukraine will attack Crimea

By Digital Forensic Research Lab

A pro-Kremlin Telegram channel published suspect photos of alleged medals and certificates to reward Ukranian troops for recapturing Crimea.

Belarus Conflict

New Atlanticist

Mar 24, 2022

Want to hurt Putin? Back a brain drain from Russia.

By Irina Plaks

A low-cost policy option with a high impact on Russia, welcoming high-skill immigrants into the United States would dent Russia’s economy and fight propaganda.

Russia United States and Canada

Experts react

Mar 24, 2022

Remembering a diplomatic trailblazer: Our experts reflect on Madeleine Albright’s lasting legacy

By Atlantic Council experts

The first female US secretary of state and Atlantic Council International Advisory Board member passed away on March 23 at the age of 84. Here's what Council board members and staff had to say about her legacy.

Politics & Diplomacy United States and Canada

New Atlanticist

Mar 24, 2022

‘All options are on the table’ for eastern flank, says US Permanent Representative to NATO 

By Katherine Golden

At an Atlantic Council Front Page event, Julianne Smith laid out ways the United States and its allies can face up to Russia and strengthen European security.

Conflict Crisis Management

New Atlanticist

Mar 23, 2022

Russia Crisis Military Assessment: Moscow’s increased threat against NATO intervention

By Atlantic Council military fellows

Russia has abandoned its goals of rapid victory. Here's what it's focusing on instead, according to our military fellows.

Conflict NATO
Russian State Duma member Sergey Leonov speaks at a press conference in Moscow, March 22, 2022. (Source: DumaTV)

New Atlanticist

Mar 23, 2022

Russian War Report: Russian Duma members falsely claim Ukraine is creating ethnicity-targeting bioweapons

By Digital Forensic Research Lab

Members of the Russian Duma accused Ukraine and the US of creating bioweapons and researching "regional infections aimed at Russian regions."

Belarus Conflict

New Atlanticist

Mar 23, 2022

Why NATO should establish a humanitarian no-conflict zone in Ukraine

By Ian Brzezinski

The Alliance faces both moral and strategic imperatives to respond to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s call for help.

Conflict Crisis Management

New Atlanticist

Mar 23, 2022

Not just Russian oligarchs: Britain must block Kazakhstan’s kleptocrats from securing a safe haven

By Francis Shin

There is a strong chance to extend some of the regulatory reforms directed towards Russian oligarchs to also apply to the Nazarbayev family.

Central Asia Economy & Business