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New Atlanticist

Feb 2, 2022

Even after the crisis over Ukraine, the West won’t be able to rest

By Ana Palacio

It is time for the West to take its head out of the sand and to take measure of the potential global consequences of this crisis.

Crisis Management
Europe & Eurasia

UkraineAlert

Feb 2, 2022

The new Ukraine needs a new census

By Andrew D’Anieri

Ukraine has not conducted a national census in more than two decades and must address this issue in order to provide up-to-date information reflecting the dramatic changes taking place within Ukrainian society.

Conflict
Democratic Transitions

SouthAsiaSource

Feb 1, 2022

Afghanistan needs a political roadmap to reduce economic hardship

By Omar Samad

Afghans in general are aware that inside the country the Taliban are in the driver’s seat, but the vehicle cannot go far without having other major constituencies onboard as part of a new social contract.

Afghanistan
Economy & Business

SouthAsiaSource

Feb 1, 2022

India takes a major step towards regulating crypto

By Adnan Ahmad Ansari

Through the budget, the Indian government has thrown a lifeline to the crypto and Web 3 ecosystem. The ecosystem now needs to build on this opening further as the government prepares to introduce legislation in parliament to regulate crypto assets.

Digital Currencies
Digital Policy

New Atlanticist

Feb 1, 2022

Russian Hybrid Threats Report: Will Moscow provide weapons and passports to breakaway Ukrainian regions?

By Digital Forensic Research Lab

The Council’s Digital Forensic Research Lab is tracking the latest on Russia moving blood and food supplies to the front, narratives in Kremlin-tied media, and more.

Belarus
Conflict

UkraineAlert

Feb 1, 2022

US delegation tells Ukrainians: Your fight is our fight

By Peter Dickinson

A high-level American delegation arrived in Kyiv on January 30 for a visit designed to demonstrate US solidarity and support for Ukraine as the country faces up to the threat of a potential full-scale Russian invasion.

Conflict
Politics & Diplomacy

IranSource

Feb 1, 2022

Can President Ebrahim Raisi turn Iran’s economic Titanic around?

By Nadereh Chamlou

The Ebrahim Raisi team is seen as the weakest since the revolution, but one with the strongest links to the IRGC, and where allegiance trumps expertise.

Economy & Business
Iran

New Atlanticist

Feb 1, 2022

The EU’s Strategic Compass is a defining moment for European defense

By Marie Jourdain

The EU's first white paper on defense will be a barometer for both member states’ and the bloc’s ambitions to make the EU a leading provider of security.

Crisis Management
Defense Policy

New Atlanticist

Jan 31, 2022

Cord-cutting, Russian style: Could the Kremlin sever global internet cables?

By Justin Sherman

Moscow knows that information is vital in a crisis—and that controlling or entirely disrupting its flow can provide important strategic advantages.

Conflict
Eastern Europe

New Atlanticist

Jan 31, 2022

The US is unprepared to face the challenge in the Arctic. Here’s what it should do.

By Mir Sadat

It's time for Washington to craft a truly cohesive National Arctic Strategy.

Defense Policy
Defense Technologies
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