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The future is here

Aug 17, 2020

Italy curbs nightlife, Korea sets quarantine, New Zealand postpones poll to slow virus

By Atlantic Council

From curbs on Italian nightlife to quarantine for churchgoers in South Korea and a postponed election in New Zealand, authorities worldwide stepped in to slow the spread of coronavirus infections. Japan’s economy suffered and in France, riot police will help impose mask restrictions in Marseilles.

Coronavirus

New Atlanticist

Aug 17, 2020

Death of a Statesman

By Bartholomew Sparrow

Brent Scowcroft's recent passing means the country has lost an outstanding member of the “greatest generation," but it also provides an opportunity to take a fuller measure of his many, valuable contributions.

Politics & Diplomacy Security & Defense

MENASource

Aug 17, 2020

Iraq’s government needs more female voices to fight the pandemic

By Hanar Marouf

Gender sensitivity and women’s voices need to be introduced in all decision-making processes and heard across Iraqi communities.

Politics & Diplomacy

BelarusAlert

Aug 16, 2020

Why Vladimir Putin is unlikely to invade Belarus

By Anders Åslund

Belarus is experiencing an historic democratic awakening that looks set to oust Kremlin-friendly dictator Alyaksandr Lukashenka - but Putin is highly unlikely to repeat his 2014 invasion of Ukraine.

Belarus Democratic Transitions

New Atlanticist

Aug 14, 2020

Beyond 5G, Central Europe will be key to countering Chinese technological influence

By Frances Burwell, Jörn Fleck, and Eileen Kannengeiser

In seeking to further roll back China’s influence, the US has targeted Huawei during its CEE visit as the Shenzhen-based telecoms-equipment manufacturer competes for a prominent role in the region’s cellular network infrastructure and 5G expansion.

Central Europe Eastern Europe

MENASource

Aug 14, 2020

Lebanon’s future determined by two powerful explosions just fifteen years apart

By Nicholas Blanford

It remains to be seen whether this latest appalling explosion will serve as a fresh catalyst to change the status quo and whether it will eventually compel the corrupt political elite to loosen their steely grip on the levers of power.

Lebanon Politics & Diplomacy

The future is here

Aug 14, 2020

UK imposes new quarantine on France, restrictions increase from Paris to Auckland

By Atlantic Council

UK vacationers in France scrambled to get home to beat new quarantine measures as cases there rise. Restrictions were extended in cities from the French capital to New Zealand’s biggest city, while Europe lost almost half the jobs created since the last recession in a single quarter.

Coronavirus

New Atlanticist

Aug 14, 2020

Amid Hong Kong sanctions, Washington takes aim at US-listed Chinese companies

By GeoEconomics Center

On August 6, the Treasury Department’s Working Group on Capital Markets defined operational standards that Chinese firms must uphold to remain listed in New York. It is a reasonable and necessary measure to correct an abnormality—aiming to level the playing field in terms of compliance and to enhance investor protection.

China Economy & Business

IranSource

Aug 14, 2020

Are the US and Iran talking behind the scenes?

By Sina Toossi

If there is an ongoing US-Iran backchannel, it may be similar to the one Trump’s predecessor Barack Obama conducted via Oman late in the term of former hardline President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.

Iran Middle East

GeoTech Cues

Aug 13, 2020

Living within the truth in the age of coronavirus: America’s security on the line

By Carol Dumaine

Carol Dumaine is a former US Intelligence Community analyst and manager who, in recent years, has been busy teaching, writing, and giving public presentations on themes related to climate change and global security. Currently Dumaine is working on a series of essays called “Living within the Truth in the Age of Coronavirus.” Her most recent […]

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