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New Atlanticist

Aug 21, 2020

Unconventional monetary policy is not a free lunch in Europe or the United States

By Andrzej Rzońca and Grzegorz Parosa

The European Central Bank and the US Federal Reserve responded to the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic with a similar prescription to the one they used during the Global Financial Crisis (GFC), but this time they multiplied the dose.

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IranSource

Aug 20, 2020

Why is Iran concerned about the peace agreement between the UAE and Israel?

By Sina Azodi

Despite the media frenzy over the recent agreement between Israel and UAE, the agreement is unlikely to bring about a fundamental transformation in Arab-Israeli conflict, as long as the fate of the two-state solution remains murky.

Iran Politics & Diplomacy

BelarusAlert

Aug 20, 2020

Lukashenka is wrong to use Ukraine as a cautionary tale

By Paul Niland

Belarusian dictator Alyaksandr Lukashenka has warned that pro-democracy protests will turn Belarus into another Ukraine - but Ukaine's woes are due to Russian aggression not the country's 2014 revolution.

Belarus Conflict

EnergySource

Aug 20, 2020

Trans-Caspian Pipeline—Still a pipe dream?

By Daniel D. Stein

Although there have been intermittent efforts to revive the Trans-Caspian Pipeline (TCP), the project has largely been dormant in recent years. However, the impending completion of the Southern Gas Corridor (SGC), a new source and route of gas supply to Europe, has led to renewed interest in TCP.

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

New Atlanticist

Aug 20, 2020

Rebounding Asian exports could signal problems for China’s supply chains

By Jeremy Mark

While China is currently providing its neighbors with critical economic lifelines, many in the Asia-Pacific are still looking for alternatives. China’s continued economic power means that any decoupling will carry a cost, as Taiwan is beginning to experience in the Huawei dispute.

China Macroeconomics

UkraineAlert

Aug 20, 2020

Vladimir Putin’s forever war against Ukraine continues

By Taras Kuzio

While geopolitical attention focuses on Belarus, Putin’s hybrid war in neighboring Ukraine continues. It has already sparked the outbreak of a new Cold War, and there is currently no end in sight to the conflict.

Conflict Disinformation

New Atlanticist

Aug 20, 2020

UAE Foreign Minister: Deal with Israel was made to save the two-state solution

By David A. Wemer

The normalization of relations between Israel and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) was just “a matter of time,” according to UAE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Anwar Gargash, but the UAE finally struck the deal in return for the suspension of the Israeli government’s annexation plans, he said.

Conflict Defense Policy

The future is here

Aug 20, 2020

US unemployment claims rise, Europe job cuts likely; South Korea, Europe cases increase

By Atlantic Council

Claims for unemployment unexpectedly rose in the United States, a stumble on the long road to recovery, while more job cuts look likely in Europe following the vacation season. Infections are back in “full swing” in South Korea and increasing in many European countries too.

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Blog Post

Aug 19, 2020

The sultan of Oman’s new cabinet combines continuity and change

By Marc J. Sievers

The most notable changes involve the replacement of several long-serving ministers by well-known and well-respected senior officials.

Middle East The Gulf

The future is here

Aug 19, 2020

UK plans mass testing in bid to control spread of coronavirus, Japanese exports decline

By Atlantic Council

The United Kingdom plans mass testing to control the spread of coronavirus, while London’s Heathrow airport pushed for tests and not quarantine. Japanese exports fell, as did the demand for shipping containers worldwide. Germany said some there may get a vaccine early next year.

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