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UkraineAlert

Jan 16, 2024

Confident Putin boasts of Russian “conquests” in Ukraine

By Peter Dickinson

Vladimir Putin is now openly referring to "Russian conquests" in Ukraine as he grows visibly in confidence amid mounting signs of Western weakness, writes Peter Dickinson.

Conflict
Disinformation

MENASource

Jan 16, 2024

Experts react: What to expect after Iranian attacks on Erbil

By Atlantic Council experts

Atlantic Council experts share their insights about the attack and what to expect next.

Conflict
Crisis Management

UkraineAlert

Jan 16, 2024

Russia faces fresh accusations of targeting journalists in Ukraine

By Mercedes Sapuppo

A series of Russian attacks on hotels used by international journalists has sparked fresh accusations that Moscow is deliberately targeting the media in Ukraine, writes Mercedes Sapuppo.

Civil Society
Conflict

New Atlanticist

Jan 13, 2024

Can Macron’s new cabinet of ‘revolutionaries’ remake French politics? 

By Léonie Allard, Marie Jourdain

French President Emmanuel Macron just reshuffled his cabinet, telling his ministers, “I don't want managers. I want revolutionaries.”

Europe & Eurasia
European Union

New Atlanticist

Jan 13, 2024

The sentencing of a US Navy sailor is a window into Chinese espionage. Here’s how the US should respond.

By Andrew Brown

China’s intelligence services recognize that national security information does not have to be classified to provide them with value.

China
Cybersecurity

Fast Thinking

Jan 13, 2024

Beijing’s least favorite candidate wins Taiwan’s presidential election

By Atlantic Council

From Taipei to Washington, our experts weigh in on the implications of Lai's presidential election victory.

China
Elections

MENASource

Jan 13, 2024

In Yemen and elsewhere, manageable local issues are driving an unmanageable regional crisis

By Borzou Daragahi

The United States and international response should remain otherwise measured so as not to play into the hands of the Houthis.

Iran
Middle East

New Atlanticist

Jan 13, 2024

Experts react: Taiwan just elected Lai Ching-te as president despite China’s opposition. What’s next?

By Atlantic Council experts

Atlantic Council experts explain what a Lai presidency will mean for Taiwan’s foreign policy trajectory—and how China is likely to respond.

Elections
Politics & Diplomacy

MENASource

Jan 13, 2024

Iraq’s prime minister is sending mixed messages on whether US forces should withdraw or not

By Abbas Kadhim

It would not be an exaggeration to state that US-Iraqi relations are rapidly approaching the dynamics observed under the Trump administration in 2020.

Defense Policy
Iraq

New Atlanticist

Jan 12, 2024

Argentina needs reforms even more than the IMF’s money

By Martin Mühleisen

Buenos Aires must take a sustained path of economic reform or face an uncertain future with prolonged misery, social hardship, and continued decline.

Argentina
Economy & Business
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