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New Atlanticist

Mar 26, 2021

Opportunity knocks for NATO and its partners in the Asia-Pacific

By Mirna Galic

Although NATO and its Asia-Pacific partners have developed their relations over the past two decades, various constraints have limited the ambition and potential of these relationships. But there may be a change of the status quo on the horizon.

East Asia Indo-Pacific

Fast Thinking

Mar 26, 2021

FAST THINKING: A glimpse into our digital future at the latest tech hearing on Capitol Hill

By Atlantic Council

This wasn’t just another tech hearing. It was the first since the January 6 riot on Capitol Hill. It was focused on extremism and misinformation. And our team at the Digital Forensic Research Lab, which is all over these issues, tells us that lawmakers came at their questioning in a new way that offers insight into what our digital future could look like.

Digital Policy Disinformation

The future is here

Mar 26, 2021

The post-COVID world this week: A spike in vaccine fears, COVID-inspired alliances, and a future of thin wallets

By Atlantic Council

What can we expect from a post-COVID world after a pandemic that has reshaped international affairs? Perhaps the end of cash.

Coronavirus Politics & Diplomacy

New Atlanticist

Mar 25, 2021

COVID vaccines: India and China’s new diplomatic currency

By Nitya Biyani, Niels Graham

If the United States truly wants to return to the world stage, as the Biden administration has promised, its diplomatic outreach must extend beyond its core allies. Vaccine diplomacy may be the best way for the United States to do just that.

China Coronavirus

UkraineAlert

Mar 25, 2021

The risks of rushing to internet voting in Ukraine

By Serhii Savelii and Meredith Applegate

Ukraine’s vision for digital transformation is ambitious and includes holding online voting for all elections and referendums, but this vision fails to take into account numerous practical obstacles and risks.

Cybersecurity Democratic Transitions

SouthAsiaSource

Mar 25, 2021

The Biden-Harris administration should engage Pakistan if it hopes to negotiate productively with Iran

By Harris A. Samad

Returning the United States to a nuclear agreement with Iran represents one of the Biden-Harris administration’s most standout foreign policies. However, to succeed in the short-, medium-, and long-term, this goal will require a revamped approach to engaging Tehran that pointedly includes Pakistan.

Iran Pakistan

MENASource

Mar 25, 2021

‘It’s not a zero-sum game’: MENA officials agree that regional integration is key to growth

By Heba Malik

Atlantic Council’s empowerME initiative and the King Faisal Center for Research and Islamic Studies co-hosted an event that discussed strategies for building regional cooperation to create a more attractive investment landscape and productive entrepreneurial ecosystem. These are some key takeaways.

Economy & Business Middle East

IranSource

Mar 25, 2021

Why Iran will not let Arab states join nuclear talks

By Saeid Jafari

Iran’s opposition to including Arab states in potential new nuclear talks, while based on legal precedent, also has political and security dimensions.

Iran Middle East

Fast Thinking

Mar 25, 2021

FAST THINKING: North Korean missiles are back

By Atlantic Council

North Korea never waits long to greet a new US president with a challenge, and Biden now has his in the form of projectiles landing off the coast of Japan. What does it all mean?

Defense Technologies Korea

New Atlanticist

Mar 24, 2021

How the US can deal with China from a position of strength, according to Dan Sullivan

By Larry Luxner

Reflecting on the dramatic encounter in his home state of Alaska, US Senator Dan Sullivan noted that the public exchange was “as chilly as the Alaska air outside.” But it represented “a realistic start to the relationship,” he added, “and that’s what we need.”

China Politics & Diplomacy