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Jan 28, 2022

NATO chief on Russia crisis: We’re ready for anything

By Atlantic Council

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg believes the Alliance is fully prepared for the Kremlin's next move.

Conflict Crisis Management

New Atlanticist

Jan 28, 2022

Transcript: NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg on Russian aggression, Ukraine’s capabilities, and expanding the Alliance

By Atlantic Council

Russia’s military buildup in and around Ukraine is raising the specter of all-out conflict on the continent for the first time since the Cold War. Stoltenberg joined the Atlantic Council to outline NATO’s response to the renewed tensions in Europe.

Conflict Crisis Management

New Atlanticist

Jan 28, 2022

Russian Hybrid Threats Report: Kremlin pushes claims about Ukrainian offensive, ‘junk’ weapons from West

By Digital Forensic Research Lab

The Council's Digital Forensic Research Lab is tracking the latest from Russian troop movements to social media conspiracy theories to Duma debates.

Belarus Conflict

New Atlanticist

Jan 26, 2022

Can Honduras’ new leader spark hope for the troubled Northern Triangle?

By Jason Marczak

Xiomara Castro faces the daunting challenge of helping to reverse the root causes of outward migration from the region.

Central America Corruption

New Atlanticist

Jan 25, 2022

Burkina Faso is the site of Africa’s latest coup. How many more are coming?

By Cameron Hudson

Islamist violence and poor governance have combined to create a toxic environment in the Sahel.

Conflict Crisis Management

New Atlanticist

Jan 25, 2022

If Russia boosts its aggression against Ukraine, here’s what NATO could do

By Michael John Williams

NATO has no obligation to defend Ukraine, but it should make any Russian attempts to annex territory more difficult.

Conflict Crisis Management

New Atlanticist

Jan 25, 2022

Russian Hybrid Threats Report: A push to recognize Ukrainian regions as independent states

By the Digital Forensic Research Lab

Amid a legislative push to recognize the regions of Donetsk and Luhansk as independent states, Russia is spinning narratives of NATO aggression and continuing to mass troops and materiel near Ukraine.

Belarus Cybersecurity

Fast Thinking

Jan 25, 2022

FAST THINKING: The US bets big on NATO to deter Russia

By Atlantic Council

Can the United States convince the twenty-nine other NATO members to support a troop movement in Eastern Europe?

Conflict Crisis Management

New Atlanticist

Jan 23, 2022

Is a breakthrough coming between Bulgaria and North Macedonia?

By Dimitar Bechev

While the momentum is there, multiple obstacles and spoilers lie ahead.

Politics & Diplomacy Southern & Southeastern Europe

New Atlanticist

Jan 22, 2022

Experts react: Six options for Europe as it searches for a response to Russian aggression

By Atlantic Council experts

How can Europe hang together and maximize its impact? Our experts weigh in as the crisis over Ukraine heats up.

Conflict Crisis Management