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New Atlanticist

Sep 3, 2021

American security cooperation needs an ‘integrity check’

By R. Clarke Cooper

Washington must prove why choosing the United States as a security partner remains the best option.

Afghanistan
Conflict

TURKEYSource

Sep 2, 2021

Expert react: What the Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan means for Turkey

By Atlantic Council IN TURKEY

The Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan has changed the regional landscape. For Turkey, a NATO member that has made significant contributions to the mission in Afghanistan, here's what that will mean, straight from our experts.

Afghanistan
Conflict

Fast Thinking

Sep 1, 2021

FAST THINKING: Ukraine’s president finally gets a White House visit

By Atlantic Council

What message does the get-together send to Moscow? What further hurdles must these allies overcome?

Conflict
Crisis Management

New Atlanticist

Sep 1, 2021

How to avoid another state-building failure after Afghanistan

By Frank Ruggiero

Why did the United States continue a state-building policy after al-Qaeda was dismantled? And how can it learn to use force to negotiate the peaceful end to its next conflict?

Afghanistan
Conflict

New Atlanticist

Aug 31, 2021

To build lasting peace, you can’t ignore militant groups

By Imran Bayoumi

Efforts to stabilize conflict-ridden countries sometimes fail in large part because of their inability to constructively engage armed non-state groups.

Afghanistan
Africa

Seizing the advantage

Aug 31, 2021

As the US faces increasing threats, the next National Defense Strategy must rise to meet them

By Matthew R. Crouch, Ronald C. Fairbanks

As US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin looks toward the future of the global strategic landscape, he will wrestle with questions surrounding how to frame the current strategic environment, align US and allied efforts, and balance varied threats.

China
Conflict

New Atlanticist

Aug 31, 2021

US intel is now flying blind in Afghanistan

By Jennifer A. Counter

Good intelligence is all about people—which is why the president's 'over-the-horizon' approach may fail.

Afghanistan
Conflict

Fast Thinking

Aug 31, 2021

FAST THINKING: The war is over, but the Afghanistan mission continues

By Atlantic Council

What will continued US engagement in Afghanistan look like? How will the Taliban govern? What will become of the country’s refugees?

Afghanistan
Conflict

Experts react

Aug 30, 2021

Experts react: The US withdrawal from Afghanistan is complete. What’s next?

By Atlantic Council experts

What’s next for Afghanistan? How will evacuations proceed without the US military controlling Kabul airport? What’s next for the counterterrorism mission? How will other regional and global powers shape the country the United States leaves behind?

Afghanistan
Conflict

New Atlanticist

Aug 30, 2021

Why the tragic Afghanistan withdrawal should reassure US allies in Asia

By Peter J. Dean

US allies in Asia should welcome the steadfastness of Biden’s decision, as Asia has been waiting far too long for the United States to reprioritize its global commitments.

Afghanistan
Australia