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New Atlanticist

Feb 10, 2025

Now is Europe’s moment for decisive action on Ukraine

By Léonie Allard, Ian Brzezinski

Make Trump an offer he can’t refuse: European allies should propose deploying troops in Ukraine.

Conflict
Europe & Eurasia

MENASource

Feb 10, 2025

What to know about Jordanian King Abdullah’s visit to Washington

By Ahmad Sharawi

During his visit, King Abdullah will likely warn Trump that his resettlement idea will destabilize the Middle East, jeopardize Jordan’s peace with Israel, and even threaten the kingdom’s stability.

Defense Policy
Economy & Business

New Atlanticist

Feb 10, 2025

How Trump can unlock new strategic economic opportunities in Central Asia

By Andrew D’Anieri, Katherine Spencer

Starting with the repeal of the Cold War–era Jackson-Vanik Amendment, the Trump administration could transform US policy toward Central Asian countries for the better.

Central Asia
Economy & Business

MENASource

Feb 7, 2025

Is Israel laying the groundwork to stay in Lebanon and defy a second withdrawal deadline?

By Nicholas Blanford

After missing one deadline to pull its forces out of south Lebanon following a ceasefire, there are signs that Israel is establishing a more permanent presence.

Conflict
Crisis Management

MENASource

Feb 7, 2025

The aftermath of the Gaza war will determine the trajectory of US-Egypt relations

By Shahira Amin

The direction of US-Egypt relations will be determined by how US policymakers address the aftermath of the Israel-Hamas war—and how Sisi responds to Trump's idea to "take over" Gaza.

Conflict
Extremism

UkraineAlert

Feb 6, 2025

Ukraine can play a key role in Europe’s future energy architecture

By Nataliya Katser-Buchkovska

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has highlighted the need for Europe to pursue greater energy flexibility and connectivity, writes Nataliya Katser-Buchkovska.

Conflict
Economy & Business

New Atlanticist

Feb 6, 2025

Nuclear power is ‘making a comeback’ around the world, says IEA executive director Fatih Birol

By Daniel Hojnacki

Birol discussed the recent resurgence in nuclear energy and the challenges hindering the nuclear industries in the United States and Europe.

China
European Union

AfricaSource

Feb 6, 2025

The United States needs a new guiding message in promoting LGBTQI+ rights in Africa: Tolerance

By Richard K. Bell

The United States should point to the fact that LGBTQI+ rights are, indeed, rights—and as is the case with rights, they have a legal basis.

Africa
Resilience & Society

UkraineAlert

Feb 6, 2025

Russian foreign minister compares Trump’s ‘America First’ to Nazi propaganda

By Peter Dickinson

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has compared US President Donald Trump's "America First" concept to Nazi propaganda as the Kremlin continues its long tradition of exploiting the trauma of World War II to demonize opponents, writes Peter Dickinson.

Conflict
Disinformation

New Atlanticist

Feb 5, 2025

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan outlines his vision for peace in the region

By Katherine Golden

“It isn’t possible to have real and thriving independence, prosperity, and security without peace,” Pashinyan argued at an Atlantic Council event.

Eastern Europe
Peacekeeping and Peacebuilding
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