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SyriaSource

Jul 1, 2019

Liquidating American leverage in Northeastern Syria

By Frederic C. Hof

A week before last Christmas, President Trump tweeted his desire to disengage from Syria quickly. Since then the administration—obviously with a presidential green light—has tried to modify that message. But the ultimate intent of the American commander-in-chief on Syria has not yet been articulated.

Syria

New Atlanticist

Jul 1, 2019

Protests in Prague: beyond the numbers

By Martin Michelot

The protests were a moment of civil awakening for the Czech people rather than a simple message of political opposition.

Central Europe Democratic Transitions

New Atlanticist

Jun 30, 2019

With one small step, Trump makes history in North Korea

By Ashish Kumar Sen

The two leaders agreed to have their negotiators resume an effort to reach what has so far been an elusive nuclear deal.

Korea Nuclear Nonproliferation

New Atlanticist

Jun 29, 2019

Trump, Xi pause US-China trade war

By Ashish Kumar Sen

US President Donald J. Trump agreed on June 29 to lift some restrictions on Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei and delay imposing new tariffs on Chinese goods.

China Economy & Business

UkraineAlert

Jun 28, 2019

Finally a new window of investment opportunity in Ukraine?

By Basil Kalymon

The fight against corruption, linked to a continued commitment to EU integration and general system reform, could greatly boost Ukraine’s economic strength.

Conflict Corruption

MENASource

Jun 28, 2019

Israel’s problematic role in perpetuating water insecurity for Palestine

By Zena Agha

Climate change poses an existential and global threat to humanity. The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) is expected to be impacted more than any other area.

Israel Middle East

New Atlanticist

Jun 28, 2019

Quiz: the heat is on

By Atlantic Council

From a record-breaking heat wave in Europe to heated Democratic presidential debates in the United States, this week’s headlines were undeniably sizzling.

New Atlanticist

Jun 27, 2019

How NATO can adapt for the future

By David A. Wemer

The Alliance is now confronting new threats and challenges from within and without that require it to adapt to a new world.

European Union NATO

New Atlanticist

Jun 27, 2019

The United States has few good options when it comes to India’s plans to purchase a Russian missile defense system

By Sameer Ali Khan

Despite US pressure and the threat of sanctions, the Indian government has no plans to scrap a deal to purchase the Russian S-400 air and missile defense system.

India Missile Defense

EnergySource

Jun 27, 2019

The current state of European energy security and transatlantic cooperation

By Becca Hunziker

The Issue: The transatlantic community has made significant progress leveraging global energy resources to increase energy security, thanks to advancements in renewable energy, energy efficiency, shale oil extraction, alternative source and route development, and infrastructure. However, European energy still faces security challenges and it must continue to address them. A united and well-connected Europe is […]

Americas Energy & Environment
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