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EnergySource

Oct 23, 2025

How the new US sanctions on Russian oil will impact energy markets

By Andrea Clabough, David L. Goldwyn, Ellen Wald, Andrei Covatariu

US sanctions on Russian oil and gas producers could have major implications for energy markets, but their impact depends on multiple factors.

Energy & Environment
Geopolitics & Energy Security

UkraineAlert

Oct 23, 2025

Russia’s ‘human safari’ in southern Ukraine is a warning to the world

By Oleksandr Tolokonnikov

Russia's escalating campaign of drone attacks on the civilian population of Ukraine's Kherson region highlights the destructive power of modern drone technologies, writes Oleksandr Tolokonnikov.

Conflict
Defense Industry

New Atlanticist

Oct 23, 2025

Milei’s economic plan meets its midterm test

By Ignacio Albe

Argentinians head to the polls on October 26, and the outcome could determine the future of President Javier Milei’s efforts to reform the country’s economy.

Argentina
Economy & Business

New Atlanticist

Oct 23, 2025

Three ways the US can build a more lethal fighting force in the Arctic

By Charlotte Bertrand

As the Pentagon looks to shift its focus to the Western Hemisphere, the United States must not neglect the Arctic region.

Maritime Security
NATO

New Atlanticist

Oct 23, 2025

With Petro and Trump at odds, what’s next for the US-Colombia relationship? 

By Jason Marczak

Amid the current US-Colombia tensions, both countries should remind themselves of how important this relationship is for their shared security, economic, and geopolitical goals.

Americas
Colombia

New Atlanticist

Oct 23, 2025

Moldova’s ongoing legal disputes with investors could jeopardize its EU hopes

By Suriya Evans-Pritchard Jayanti

The list of lawsuits brought by aggrieved foreign investors who claim their efforts to do business in the country have been stymied is long and growing.

Corruption
European Union

New Atlanticist

Oct 23, 2025

How Moldova’s democracy succeeded against Russian interference

By Olin L. Wethington

The recent election demonstrated that parties committed to democracy and European alignment can triumph at the ballot box despite Russian tactics.

Elections
Moldova

TURKEYSource

Oct 23, 2025

Why institutionalizing space diplomacy should be a pillar of Turkey’s grand strategy

By Elif Yüksel

With its growing visibility in the global space community, Turkey needs to adopt a diplomatic strategy to match its ambitions.

Europe & Eurasia
Space

UkraineAlert

Oct 23, 2025

US voices concern over Chinese support for Russia’s Ukraine invasion

By Katherine Spencer

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has raised concerns over Chinese components in Russian military drones amid fresh allegations of Beijing’s mounting support for Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, writes Katherine Spencer.

China
Conflict

MENASource

Oct 23, 2025

Why Washington’s anti-PMF moves are testing the Iraq partnership

By Mohammed A. Salih

The US campaign against the PMF groups will likely have significant implications for Iraq’s political process moving forward.

Iraq
Middle East
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