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IranSource

Jun 5, 2019

How bank fees can help the Iranian economy

By Maziar Motamedi

Since the 1979 revolution, Iran’s banking system and the government-dependent central bank have not undergone any major reforms. Working in tandem with parliament, the administration of President Hassan Rouhani aims to finally instill much-needed reforms in the ailing Iranian banking system.

Iran

New Atlanticist

Jun 5, 2019

Dark Web 2.0?

By Jared Zimmerman

We will likely see a smaller dark web orbiting around a sophisticated criminal core using newer, but less user-friendly, anonymization protocols, while other criminals will need to operate in plain sight on the clear web to reach less-savvy customers.

Cybersecurity Digital Policy

New Atlanticist

Jun 4, 2019

Honoring Stonewall by continuing the fight

By Leona A. Amosah

But Stonewall, while a pivotal and defining moment in queer history, never came to a satisfying conclusion. Even today, queer activists and individuals across the world are fighting for their lives, trying to escape state-sanctioned violence and community persecution.

Resilience & Society

New Atlanticist

Jun 4, 2019

Immigration and tariffs: In support of the ongoing US-Mexico border diplomacy

By Earl Anthony Wayne

US-Mexico talks this week can help both countries avoid a costly detour from the joint effort to build North American prosperity and partnership over the past thirty years.

Central America Mexico

New Atlanticist

Jun 4, 2019

Trump in the UK: A visit well spent

By Peter Westmacott

All told, when the dust settles, it is likely to feel like three days well spent.

United Kingdom United States and Canada

UkraineAlert

Jun 4, 2019

How Kolomoisky does business in the United States

By Anders Åslund

The PrivatBank case shows that dirty money is not necessarily concentrated in the big cities and in real estate but can penetrate the real economy.

Corruption Financial Regulation

New Atlanticist

Jun 4, 2019

May and Trump attempt to show united transatlantic front

By David A. Wemer

US President Donald J. Trump and British Prime Minister Theresa May praised the strong alliance between their two countries on June 4, while downplaying divisions on issues such as China and Iran.

United Kingdom

UkraineAlert

Jun 4, 2019

Seven dangers of engaging with the occupied Donbas—and opportunities for the new Ukrainian president

By Petro Burkovskyi

Ukraine’s new president says he wants to end the Russian-backed war in the country’s east. However, it won’t be easy. There are at least seven dangers of engaging with the occupied territories of the Donbas. The first danger is that a class of highly educated and trained leaders is completely absent. All key positions, whether […]

Conflict Corruption

UkraineAlert

Jun 4, 2019

Cheap gas is too costly

By Oleh Havrylyshyn

On May 20, Volodymyr Zelenskiy was inaugurated Ukraine’s seventh president. In his inaugural address, he demonstrated a resoluteness that should put an end to the annoying journalistic cliché of a “comedian-president.” Taking such firm actions as dissolving parliament and requesting the resignations of key officials within minutes of taking office in front of the very […]

Central Europe Energy Markets & Governance

UkraineAlert

Jun 4, 2019

Zelenskyy’s golden opportunity to challenge the oligarchs and bring real news to Ukraine’s airwaves

By Janek Lasocki

Over the past five years, the foundations have been laid for a quality public service broadcaster. If successful, it could make a profound difference to public debate in Ukraine.

Democratic Transitions Elections
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