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New Atlanticist

Jun 20, 2019

The importance of working together in the fight against disinformation

By Ashish Kumar Sen

After reports showed that the European parliamentary elections were hit by disinformation campaigns, researchers argue for more coordination in response.

Disinformation

EnergySource

Jun 20, 2019

Power sector transformation and emissions pathways: US and Europe in 2018

By Robert F. Ichord

With the changes in the United States Congress in 2019 and the intensifying presidential primary election campaign, we have seen, in stark contrast to Trump Administration views, considerable attention placed by the Democrats on climate change and the ambitious vision of the Green New Deal. In Europe, the European Union (EU) Parliament has approved more […]

Energy Markets & Governance Energy Transitions

UkraineAlert

Jun 20, 2019

An incomplete end to the MH17 tragedy

By Michael Bociurkiw

Aside from the blowback from Russia and its refusal to cooperate, there are a couple of storm clouds on the horizon for the resolution of the MH17 tragedy.

Conflict Disinformation

MENASource

Jun 20, 2019

Iranian environmentalism: Its origins and evolution

By David Laylin

In January 2018, eight members of the non-profit wildlife conservation Non-Governmental Organization, the Persian Wildlife Heritage Foundation (PWHF), were arrested and held in the notorious Evin prison in Tehran.

Iran

New Atlanticist

Jun 20, 2019

US senator condemns Putin’s complicit role in Venezuela

By David A. Wemer

US Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) blasted Russian President Vladimir Putin’s support for Nicolás Maduro’s regime in Venezuela, saying on June 20 that the Russian president is a "co-conspirator" in Maduro's human rights abuses.

Russia Venezuela

MENASource

Jun 20, 2019

Will Iraq have an uprising after sixteen years of political, social, and economic disillusionment?

By Aqeel Abood

Sixteen years have gone by since the American-led invasion of Iraq in 2003, and the country is still suffering from major unresolved political, economic, and social issues. Even the most pessimistic people in Iraq did not think that the situation would be this dire.

Iraq

New Atlanticist

Jun 20, 2019

How the European Union avoided a disinformation crisis

By David A. Wemer

EU official says proactive measures helped lessen the impact of coordinated disinformation campaigns during the EU parliamentary elections.

Disinformation European Union

New Atlanticist

Jun 20, 2019

Wanted: A code of ethics for open source researchers

By Ashish Kumar Sen

As more and more actors start to work with open source information there is an urgent need for a code of ethics to guide decision-making on what tools are used and when, speakers told an audience at the Atlantic Council’s 360/OS conference in London on June 20.

Disinformation

New Atlanticist

Jun 19, 2019

North Korea must regain Washington’s trust, South Korean official says

By David A. Wemer

Special adviser to South Korean President Moon Jae-in argues that diplomatic and security assurances—not sanctions relief—are the key to achieving North Korean denuclearization

Financial Sanctions and Economic Coercion Korea

New Atlanticist

Jun 19, 2019

‘Door is wide open’ for negotiations with North Korea, US envoy says

By Ashish Kumar Sen

With US-North Korean diplomacy stuck in a ‘holding pattern,’ Stephen Biegun says North Korean negotiators must be empowered to discuss denuclearization.

Korea Nuclear Nonproliferation
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