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New Atlanticist

Mar 7, 2022

A new era for NATO has begun

By Admiral Rob Bauer

On a political and on a military level, NATO is closer than ever—and readier than ever.

Conflict European Union

SouthAsiaSource

Mar 7, 2022

India must transform its micro, small, and medium enterprises

By Adnan Ahmad Ansari

For global companies, India’s push for micro, small, and medium enterprises is an untapped business opportunity that could have a far-reaching impact.

Economy & Business Inclusive Growth

IranSource

Mar 7, 2022

As the world shuns Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, Iran strengthens its ties with Moscow

By Nicole Grajewski

Iran’s support for Russian actions reflects the improvement in bilateral ties, which have grown considerably at the political and military levels over the past decade.

Iran Middle East

EnergySource

Mar 7, 2022

DeRussification of European natural gas imports by 55 bcm in 5 years: A three-pronged strategy to reduce, reroute, and reserve supplies

By Olga Khakova

Europe should be crafting ambitious plans to reduce its dependence on Russian energy. Reducing annual natural gas imports from Russia by 55 bcm in 5 years (or "55 in 5") would make a significant dent.

Energy & Environment Europe & Eurasia

UkraineAlert

Mar 6, 2022

Putin’s Ukraine War: Russian oligarchs must face tougher sanctions

By Diane Francis

Sanctions against Russian oligarchs are starting to work and have already caused some to speak out against Putin’s invasion of Ukraine. Their influence on the Kremlin is key and pressure on them must now continue.

Conflict Economy & Business

UkraineAlert

Mar 6, 2022

Why Vladimir Putin is losing the information war to Ukraine

By Anders Åslund

Vladimir Putin has long enjoyed a reputation as a master of disinformation, but the Russian ruler is now clearly losing the global information war that is being waged alongside his invasion of Ukraine.

Civil Society Conflict

New Atlanticist

Mar 4, 2022

A new-look prime minister’s office is an opportunity to achieve ‘Global Britain’

By Francis Shin and Alex Urwin

The fall of Kabul and the Russian invasion of Ukraine underscore why Boris Johnson must ensure that his restructured office restores his country as a leading international player.

Europe & Eurasia Political Reform
Belarusian protesters from the organization Women of Minsk openly protest the invasion of Ukraine. (Source: @Tsihanouskaya/Twitter)

New Atlanticist

Mar 4, 2022

Russian War Report: Global crackdown on Russian state-affiliated media continues as Russia blocks Facebook 

By Digital Forensic Research Lab

In response to the invasion of Ukraine, governments and corporations have implemented new regulations and policies to mitigate the reach of Russian state-affiliated media within their borders and on their services. 

Belarus Conflict

UkraineAlert

Mar 4, 2022

Sanctioning Putin’s Ukraine War: Time to cut academic ties with Russia?

By Richard L. Hudson

As the West imposes crushing sanctions on Russia over Vladimir Putin's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, governments must also address the complex issue of academic cooperation with Russian universities.

Conflict Education

New Atlanticist

Mar 4, 2022

To decipher Putin’s nuclear threats, watch what he does—not what he says

By Matthew Kroenig, Mark J. Massa, Alyxandra Marine

For years, Moscow has made nuclear weapons a centerpiece of its military doctrine. The West must not capitulate.

Conflict Nuclear Deterrence
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