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EnergySource

Dec 2, 2024

Extend and expand the Nord Stream sanctions now

By Alan Riley

The US Senate is moving toward preserving sanctions on the Gazprom-owned Nord Stream 2 pipeline, which expire at the end of 2024. The Senate must press ahead and extend those sanctions to Nord Stream 1 as well. By doing so, the United States would strengthen Ukraine’s security and Europe’s energy independence. Sign up for PowerPlay, […]

Economic Sanctions Europe & Eurasia

New Atlanticist

Dec 2, 2024

In its final days, the Biden administration should take this step to support Syrian victims

By Mohamad Katoub, Alana Mitias

The outgoing administration could direct up to $600 million in forfeited funds to support victims in Syria—but time is running out.

Conflict Human Rights

New Atlanticist

Dec 1, 2024

Experts react: What Biden’s trip to Angola says about US Africa policy, China, and more

By Atlantic Council experts

On December 2, US President Joe Biden will travel to Angola for the first trip to Sub-Saharan Africa in his term. Atlantic Council experts explain what this visit means.

Africa Angola

New Atlanticist

Nov 28, 2024

Why Georgia’s pro-democracy protests failed

By Alex Scrivener

Georgia is a masterclass in how to steal an election and get away with it.

Corruption Elections

MENASource

Nov 27, 2024

What Congress has in mind for the future of the Abraham Accords

By Adam Kozloski

The National Defense Authorization Act has become one of the most potent legislative vehicles for policy related to national security.

Defense Policy Middle East

New Atlanticist

Nov 27, 2024

The ICC has issued arrest warrants in the Israel-Hamas war. Now what?

By Elise Baker

On November 21, the International Criminal Court issued warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, along with the likely deceased Hamas military leader Mohammed Deif. Here's what to know.

Israel Middle East

New Atlanticist

Nov 27, 2024

IS-K terrorists already pose a global threat. Now Russia might be making the danger worse.

By Katherine Spencer

US policymakers should expect a growing blind spot coming out of Russia resulting from Moscow’s ineffective counterterrorism measures.

Central Asia Middle East

New Atlanticist

Nov 27, 2024

The West’s role in solving Central Asia’s water crisis

By Ariel Cohen, Wesley Alexander Hill, and Wilder Alejandro Sánchez

US and Western engagement with Central Asian states on their water crisis can help reduce the region’s dependencies on Moscow and Beijing.

Central Asia Geopolitics & Energy Security

New Atlanticist

Nov 27, 2024

What Russia, Iran, and the Houthis get out of Moscow recruiting Yemeni mercenaries

By Emily Milliken

Cooperation between the Houthis and Moscow is deepening, but what does that mean for the group’s position in Iran’s network of allies and Tehran’s relations with Russia?

Iran Middle East
G20 Summit in Rio

Econographics

Nov 27, 2024

Divided COP29 and G20 Summits: A taste of things to come

By Hung Tran

President-Elect Trump's "America First" approach is already raising concerns at the G20 and COP29.

Brazil Climate Change & Climate Action