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Event Recap

Jun 3, 2021

Event recap: “Kabul and a peace process divided”

By Atlantic Council

On June 1, 2021, the Atlantic Council’s South Asia Center hosted former Afghan Minister of the Economy and current Special Representative & Senior Advisor at the High Council for National Reconciliation (HCNR) Dr M. Mustafa Mastoor and South Asia Center non-resident senior fellows Ambassador Omar Samad and Dr Nilofar Sakhi for a substantive conversation on developments in Kabul related to the ongoing peace process.

Afghanistan
Peacekeeping and Peacebuilding

New Atlanticist

Jun 3, 2021

China is a present danger to Europe. NATO’s defense plans must respond.

By John R. Deni

In not emphasizing threats from China in the DDA, the Alliance comes up short. China isn’t some challenge of tomorrow or threat that has yet to fully form; even today, it is a clear and present threat to allied security in Europe and beyond.

China
Europe & Eurasia

UkraineAlert

Jun 3, 2021

Ukraine’s energy future is tied to European integration

By Olga Bielkova

Energy transformation is possible in Ukraine. In order to make this vision a reality, Ukrainians must first define it and commit to consistent implementation, election cycles notwithstanding.

Energy Markets & Governance
Energy Transitions

UkraineAlert

Jun 3, 2021

US vaccine diplomacy: Ukraine should be a priority

By Geoffrey Berlin

With US President Joe Biden preparing to send 80 million Covid vaccine doses abroad, Ukraine is a strong candidate to become a priority beneficiary in this first wave of America’s “vaccine diplomacy.”

Coronavirus
Ukraine

IranSource

Jun 3, 2021

Iran just lost one of its largest ships. It’s a major embarrassment.

By Robert Czulda

In the early hours of June 2, the venerable Iranian supply ship Kharg caught fire and sank in the Gulf of Oman. The loss is a major setback for the Islamic Republic, exposing not only the poor readiness of the Iranian armed forces, but also the lethality of Iran’s military equipment to its own soldiers.

Iran
Middle East

SouthAsiaSource

Jun 3, 2021

Reforming local governments in Pakistan

By Atlantic Council

Please join the Atlantic Council’s South Asia Center and South Asia Democracy Watch on Monday, June 14 at 10:00 AM EST / 7:00 PM PKT for a conversation on the importance of local government institutions to improve governance in Pakistan.

Pakistan
Political Reform

MENASource

Jun 3, 2021

Algeria’s parliamentary elections: A bumpy road ahead

By Abdelkader Abderrahmane

While the coronavirus pandemic put on hold the Hirak movement, its resumption in February this year indicates that many Algerians have not renounced challenging the Algerian government.

Elections
Middle East

Event Recap

Jun 2, 2021

Event recap | Assured trust in medicine, credentials, and supply chains

By the GeoTech Center

An expert panel exploring new ways of increasing resilience by assuring trust in medicine, credentials, and supply chains.

Digital Policy
Internet

Fast Thinking

Jun 2, 2021

FAST THINKING: Israel after Bibi

By Atlantic Council

The “change government,” which must still be confirmed by a vote in the Knesset, Israel’s parliament, would bring together a broad array of Netanyahu foes from the far left to the far right. But can a new government really end the political chaos of recent years?

Elections
Israel

MENASource

Jun 2, 2021

Experts React: Israel might have a new government. What’s next?

By Atlantic Council

Atlantic Council experts react to the news of Israel's new government and assess the significance of the coalition's push to oust Israel’s longest-serving prime minister.

Democratic Transitions
Israel
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