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New Atlanticist
Mar 6, 2025
How European leaders are responding to Trump’s approach to Ukraine and Europe
From London and Berlin to Paris and Brussels, European leaders have taken several notable steps this week on security. This follows the blow-up between the Ukrainian and US presidents on February 28.
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New Atlanticist
Feb 26, 2025
Why the US should not lift sanctions against Russia
By
Charles Lichfield
Sanctions are having an unmistakable effect, albeit below the inflated expectations of many in the West in early 2022. Lifting them now would be a mistake.
New Atlanticist
Mar 5, 2025
The Egyptian plan for postwar Gaza is a good starting point—but it needs changes
By
Thomas S. Warrick
While many obstacles remain, the Egyptian proposal could form the starting point for negotiations over a workable plan for postwar Gaza.
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