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New Atlanticist
Sep 4, 2025
Dispatches from Damascus: The state of Syria’s postwar transition nine months after Assad’s fall
On a recent trip to the Syrian capital, Atlantic Council experts took note of how far the country has come since the Assad regime’s fall and what still needs to happen to secure peace and prosperity.
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New Atlanticist
Aug 29, 2025
Twenty questions (and expert answers) about the negotiations to end Russia’s war in Ukraine
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Atlantic Council experts
August saw a flurry of diplomatic activity to end Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. As September nears, Atlantic Council experts share their insights on what to expect next.
New Atlanticist
Aug 28, 2025
Germany wants to double its defense spending. Where should the money go?
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Atlantic Council experts
After decades of Berlin underinvesting in its defense, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has plans to transform the Bundeswehr into Europe’s strongest military.
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