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New Atlanticist

Sep 23, 2024

The Third Lebanon War between Israel and Hezbollah has begun. What’s next?

By Alex Plitsas

Israel’s massive aerial bombardment campaign on Monday targeting Hezbollah stockpiles, depots, and launchers in southern Lebanon could be a prelude to a ground invasion.

Conflict Iran

New Atlanticist

Sep 23, 2024

What would it mean for Africa to have two permanent UN Security Council seats?

By Rama Yade

African nations gaining permanent Security Council seats would make the institution more representative, but significant hurdles remain.

Africa China

New Atlanticist

Sep 19, 2024

How the European Commission’s new portfolio is building security policy from the ground up

By Inga Samoškaitė

The appointment of a commissioner for defense signals the bloc’s intention to become a major strategic actor on security policy.

Defense Industry Defense Policy

New Atlanticist

Sep 19, 2024

The Sudan crisis has become a magnet for foreign malign influence and strategic corruption

By Andrea Currie-Edwards

To help bring about an end to the war in Sudan, the United States should stem the illicit activities of foreign actors fueling the conflict.

Conflict Corruption

New Atlanticist

Sep 18, 2024

Dispatch from Kyiv: The Kursk offensive is working, but Ukrainians are worried about US wobbling

By John E. Herbst

Morale in Kyiv has been boosted by the early success of the incursion into Kursk, but tempered by concerns over US support.

Defense Policy Human Rights

New Atlanticist

Sep 18, 2024

What Washington needs to know about the makeup of the next European Commission

By James Batchik, Jörn Fleck

The new appointments show the European Union to be an increasingly capable and willing trade and security partner to the United States.

Defense Policy Economy & Business

Experts react

Sep 18, 2024

Experts react: What’s behind the Hezbollah beeper and walkie-talkie explosions

By Atlantic Council experts

Our experts explain what the explosions of communication devices in Lebanon could mean for the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah.

Conflict Defense Technologies

New Atlanticist

Sep 18, 2024

To prevent further destabilization in Venezuela, regional leaders must trade chaos for coordination

By Lucie Kneip

To help move Venezuela toward a transition of power and greater stability, democratic countries must align their policies toward Caracas.

Venezuela

New Atlanticist

Sep 17, 2024

This is not the time for the United States to go soft on Hezbollah

By Jonathan Rosenstein and Eliana Aiken

If Israel decides on a major campaign in Lebanon to remove the threat from Hezbollah, the US should have its ally's back.

Crisis Management Defense Policy

New Atlanticist

Sep 16, 2024

How Ukraine’s Kursk incursion echoes the Gettysburg campaign

By Gregg Curley

Viewing the Kursk incursion through the lens of the climactic campaign of the US Civil War offers a relevant framework for interpreting Ukraine’s motivations, possible outcomes, and long-term strategic objectives.

Conflict Defense Policy