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MENASource

Oct 1, 2024

Hezbollah c’est moi: The Party of God without Hassan Nasrallah

By David Daoud

The person and the position became synonymous.

Conflict
Israel

Global China

Oct 1, 2024

GCH nonresident senior fellow Didi Kirsten Tatlow exclusive in Newsweek on Chinese espionage in the US

On October 1st, GCH nonresident senior fellow Didi Kirsten Tatlow recently wrote an exclusive for Newsweek detailing a recent US congressional letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland regarding the extent of Chinese espionage operations in the US.

China
National Security

New Atlanticist

Oct 1, 2024

Four questions (and expert answers) about Israel’s ground operation in Lebanon

By Shalom Lipner

Shalom Lipner, a former advisor to seven consecutive Israeli prime ministers, answers the burning questions about Israel's strategy and what the US should do.

Conflict
Crisis Management

New Atlanticist

Oct 1, 2024

A European manifesto: It’s time for a New NATO

Thirteen Europeans—former heads of state and government, military leaders, diplomats, and top experts—make the case for NATO to take important steps to set the Alliance on a better course.

Europe & Eurasia
NATO

New Atlanticist

Oct 1, 2024

The US should help NATO allies that help themselves

By Andrew A. Michta

Washington should prioritize its defense cooperation with member states that are doing the most to bolster their own defenses, especially the Northeast corridor allies.

Defense Industry
NATO

AfricaSource

Sep 30, 2024

Could the United States’ future liftoffs take place in Africa?

By Temidayo Oniosun

By working together on expanding the roster of rocket launch sites available to the United States, Washington and its African partners can set a global standard for responsible space exploration.

Africa
Space

New Atlanticist

Sep 29, 2024

After Nasrallah, three quandaries shape the future of the war—and the Middle East

By Jonathan Panikoff

Hassan Nasrallah’s death creates interrelated quandaries for Hezbollah, Iran, and Israel that will determine if the region erupts in conflict and shape what it looks like for years to come.

Conflict
Crisis Management

New Atlanticist

Sep 28, 2024

Hezbollah is diminished, decapitated, and in disarray—but still dangerous

By William F. Wechsler

The death of Hassan Nasrallah leaves Hezbollah weakened, but as Israel’s history with the Iran-backed group demonstrates, decapitation operations are often necessary to win the battle but always far from sufficient to win the peace.

Conflict
Iran

New Atlanticist

Sep 28, 2024

The storm clouds may be parting after Zelenskyy’s tumultuous US visit

By John E. Herbst

The Ukrainian president’s meetings with President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, and former President Donald Trump seesawed between low and high drama.

Conflict
Politics & Diplomacy

New Atlanticist

Sep 28, 2024

Experts react: Hassan Nasrallah is dead. What’s next for Hezbollah, Israel, and Iran?

By Atlantic Council experts

On Saturday, Hezbollah confirmed that its leader had been killed in an Israeli air strike. Atlantic Council experts share their insights on what might come next for the already war-torn region.

Iran
Israel