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UkraineAlert

Jun 6, 2022

More than three-quarters of Russians still support Putin’s Ukraine War

By Peter Dickinson

The latest polling data from Russia indicates that public support for the invasion of Ukraine remains strong despite higher than expected Russian casualties and widespread accusations of war crimes.

Conflict
Disinformation

UkraineAlert

Jun 6, 2022

Russia has not abandoned its goal of crushing Ukrainian statehood

By Melinda Haring

Ukraine has achieved a number of striking successes during the first phase of the Russian invasion but there is no room for complacency as Vladimir Putin's goal of crushing Ukrainian statehood remains unchanged.

Central Europe
Conflict

New Atlanticist

Jun 3, 2022

The Summit of the Americas should shift US Caribbean policy into overdrive

By Jason Marczak, Wazim Mowla

The United States has the opportunity to build new diplomatic, economic, and energy ties with a critical region.

Caribbean
International Financial Institutions

SouthAsiaSource

Jun 3, 2022

The crisis in Sri Lanka

By Akhil Bery

Sri Lanka is in the midst of its worst economic crisis since independence. Protests have been ongoing for over forty days as Sri Lankans are angry about 13-hour plus power cuts, food, and medicine shortages.

Economy & Business
Financial Regulation

UkraineAlert

Jun 3, 2022

Imperial myths and genocidal realities: 100 days of Putin’s Ukraine War

By Nestor Barchuk

Putin’s Ukraine war relies on a series of propaganda myths that reflect modern Russia’s failure to break with its imperialistic past. If Europe wants to achieve a lasting peace, it must work toward a post-imperial Russia.

Conflict
Democratic Transitions
Belarusian soldiers from the Unit 103rd Vitebsk Guard Aircraft Brigade conduct joint combat exercises with police units in the Gomel region of Belarus, Feb 16, 2022. (Source: Eyepress via Reuters Connect)

New Atlanticist

Jun 3, 2022

Russian War Report: Signs of renewed Belarusian troop movements towards Ukrainian border

By Digital Forensic Research Lab

Belarusian troops seem to be on the move again toward their border with Ukraine while the Kremlin spreads claims of killed NATO officers and blames the West for global food shortages.

Belarus
Disinformation

New Atlanticist

Jun 3, 2022

Why Biden’s limited Somalia deployment is the right move

By Thomas S. Warrick and Christopher P. Costa

Given the persistent terror threat from al-Shabaab, Washington's decision to send US troops into Somalia deserves credit and support.

Africa
East Africa

Event Recap

Jun 2, 2022

Event recap: “An interview with H.E. the Prime Minister of Bhutan, Dr. Lotay Tshering”

By Atlantic Council

On May 23, 2022, the Atlantic Council’s South Asia Center welcomed His Excellency the Prime Minister of Bhutan, Dr. Lotay Tshering, for a conversation on Bhutan’s economic, environmental, and foreign policy strategies. The interview was conducted by Dr. Irfan Nooruddin, Senior Director of the Atlantic Council’s South Asia Center, and Dr. Rudabeh Shahid, non-resident senior fellow at the Atlantic Council’s South Asia Center.

Economy & Business
Energy & Environment

IranSource

Jun 2, 2022

How Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is shaping national security debates in Iran

By Sina Azodi

With the future of talks in limbo, the Ukraine war has brought the debates over the future of Iran’s national security strategy to the fore once again.  

Iran
Middle East

New Atlanticist

Jun 2, 2022

Central banks are embracing digital currencies. Will the US lead or follow?

By Ananya Kumar, Josh Lipsky

Six takeaways from our new research on fiat-based digital assets around the world and what they'll mean for your wallet.

China
Digital Currencies
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