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New Atlanticist

Jul 11, 2019

Latest Libyan shock should come as no surprise

By Karim Mezran

It is now time for the international community to realize that it is not enough to repeat blindly that in Libya there is no military solution

Arms Control Conflict

New Atlanticist

Jul 11, 2019

The US should not see Europe as a competitor, Latvian prime minister argues

By David A. Wemer

“When you combine the European Union’s market with the US market, you have clear dominance in world affairs,” Kariņš argued.

European Union Northern Europe

SyriaSource

Jul 11, 2019

The conflict has torn apart Syrian tribes, but they remain an important player

By Khalifa al-Khuder

Despite the lack of focus on the Syrian Arab tribes’ social and political roles, they continue to be an important player between the conflicting parties in Syria, especially the Euphrates region and in northern Syria.

Syria

New Atlanticist

Jul 10, 2019

Strain on the ‘Special Relationship’ as British ambassador resigns over leak

By David A. Wemer

London’s top representative in Washington has resigned his post after unprecedented pressure from the White House against a top US ally, the latest sign of an increasingly rocky special relationship.

United Kingdom

UkraineAlert

Jul 10, 2019

Who will be Ukraine’s next prime minister?

By Melinda Haring

Choosing a political government sends exactly the wrong message, and one should expect a serious case of Ukraine fatigue to quickly reemerge among donors.

Elections Political Reform

New Atlanticist

Jul 9, 2019

The United States doesn’t need tariffs to level the playing field

By Antonio de Lecea

While the United States thinks it can create better economic outcomes by forcing concessions out of Europe, this new action will only continue the lose-lose spiral of threats gripping the transatlantic trade relationship.

Economy & Business European Union

New Atlanticist

Jul 9, 2019

Georgia protests are not a showcase of Russophobia

By Tina Maglakelidze

Outside observers must resist conflating anti-Kremlin sentiment with Russophobia.

Democratic Transitions Political Reform

IranSource

Jul 9, 2019

Iran’s troubled quest for food self-sufficiency

By David Michel

Modern Iran has been shaped by a long history of chronic food insecurity. In 1917-1918, during World War I, drought ravaged harvests while occupying British, Ottoman, and Russian troops requisitioned much of remaining food supplies.

Climate Change & Climate Action Energy & Environment

New Atlanticist

Jul 8, 2019

Greece embraces the center and continues course out of crisis

By David A. Wemer

“Greece is now reinforcing the strength of the center in European politics, rather than fueling a move toward the fringes,” Atlantic Council Executive Vice President Damon Wilson said.

Elections Greece

UkraineAlert

Jul 8, 2019

Will Zelenskyy succeed?

By Mykola Vorobiov

In many ways, Zelenskyy’s presidency embodies the “Ukrainian dream,” when a new politician and self-made showman can be elected president and slay the many bad forces that hold Ukraine back.

Democratic Transitions Political Reform
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