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TURKEYSource

Dec 20, 2023

Turkey’s approach to Africa can shed light on NATO’s future engagement on the continent

By Sine Özkaraşahin

Turkey’s strategy in Africa offers lessons for NATO on how to fill the power vacuum left by France's fading footprint on the continent.

Africa Defense Industry

New Atlanticist

Dec 20, 2023

A Swedish court just upheld the conviction of a former Iranian official. It’s a warning to all perpetrators of atrocity crimes.

By Mark Klamberg

The court upheld in all major regards the conviction of Hamid Noury for mass executions of political prisoners in Iran in 1988.

Human Rights Iran

New Atlanticist

Dec 20, 2023

What’s behind the attacks on ships in the Red Sea

By Ellen Wald

Houthis have increased drone and missile attacks against commercial ships in the area, and companies are suspending routes through the Suez Canal.

Economy & Business Energy & Environment

Global China

Dec 20, 2023

Global China Newsletter: Staying on track? Girding for a challenging year in US-China relations

By Dexter Tiff Roberts

The December 2023 edition of the Global China newsletter.

China Economy & Business

New Atlanticist

Dec 20, 2023

By the numbers: The global economy in 2023

By GeoEconomics Center experts

Our GeoEconomics Center experts take you inside the numbers that mattered—including many you may have missed—in 2023.

Economy & Business Financial Sanctions and Economic Coercion

New Atlanticist

Dec 20, 2023

The Atlantic Council’s greatest hits of 2023

By Frederick Kempe

Here's the best of our efforts to further our mission to shape the global future together with allies and partners in 2023.

Economy & Business Energy & Environment

New Atlanticist

Dec 19, 2023

Israeli President Herzog: ‘An amalgamation of forces’ will likely govern post-conflict Gaza

By Nick Fouriezos

The Israeli president also confirmed that Israel would be willing to pause fighting in Gaza again in exchange for hostages.

Conflict Israel

UkraineAlert

Dec 19, 2023

Wartime Ukraine’s European energy integration continues

By Aura Sabadus

Ukraine has been invited to join Europe’s leading electricity infrastructure association in January 2024 as the country's remarkable wartime European energy sector integration continues, writes Aura Sabadus.

Conflict Energy Markets & Governance

New Atlanticist

Dec 19, 2023

What to know about China’s meddling in Taiwan’s upcoming election

By Lev Nachman, Wen-Ti Sung

China's approach to spreading misinformation to influence Taiwan's upcoming elections has become more subtle and, perhaps, more effective.

Elections Taiwan

UkraineAlert

Dec 19, 2023

Ukraine’s EU accession process faces bureaucratic and political hurdles

By James Batchik

The European Council’s recent decision to open accession negotiations with Ukraine was a momentous moment both for Kyiv and the European Union. Now the serious work begins, writes James Batchik.

Civil Society Conflict