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New Atlanticist

Mar 6, 2019

Quiz: Where are the deals?

By Atlantic Council

While waiting for the chips to fall, were you paying attention to what else was going on this week? Test yourself with seven questions on the week that was.

New Atlanticist

Mar 6, 2019

US-India trade relationship heads into choppy waters

By Mark Linscott

Trump signals end to preferential trade treatment for India.

India Trade and tariffs

New Atlanticist

Mar 6, 2019

It’s time for a cyber Geneva Convention

By Bill Leigher

If we are going to defend our networks and fight back, we must develop a cyber doctrine that clearly defines what action can be taken to protect and defend the United States from cyberattack. 

Cybersecurity

UkraineAlert

Mar 6, 2019

Could Zelenskiy be a reformer?

By Alexander J. Motyl

Comedian Volodymyr Zelenskiy tops the polls in Ukraine and may be the next president. Some argue that Zelenskiy is the country’s only shot at reform and that he might be able to break the old system.     Could Zelenskiy be a reformer? The short answer is: No. Here’s why. The American political scientist, Samuel Huntington, […]

Elections Political Reform

IranSource

Mar 6, 2019

UK blacklisting of Hezbollah is making Iran hesitant to join FATF

By Maysam Behravesh

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif’s much-publicized resignation was largely attributed to the existence of parallel power structures in Iran that adversely affect many areas of policymaking and governance, including foreign policy. One policy issue that has caused a great deal of controversy among Iran’s ruling elite is whether to implement requirements of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) […]

Iran Middle East

New Atlanticist

Mar 5, 2019

After Hanoi: The road ahead for the United States and North Korea

By Ashish Kumar Sen

Kim “needs a different kind of future for [North Korea] and his regime, and he’s prepared to take some risks to do it,” said Kathleen Stephens, a former US ambassador to South Korea.

Korea Nuclear Nonproliferation

New Atlanticist

Mar 5, 2019

How do you defeat disinformation? Tackle demand, not just supply

By David A. Wemer

“Unless demand is also addressed,” Ana Palacio argued, “we are in for a very, very long and maybe interminable war.”

Disinformation Southern & Southeastern Europe

MENASource

Mar 5, 2019

Are the mass protests in Algeria signs of the Arab Spring 2.0?

By Sarah Aljishi and Ellen Jacobs

The recent demonstrations in Algeria are the latest indicators of a shifting tide. The majority of the population has become disenchanted with the elite—or the “pouvoir.” In addition to their commitment to old values and unfulfilled promises, they maintain a tight control over the government. Now, younger Algerians are taking to the streets to show their frustration.

North Africa

UkraineAlert

Mar 5, 2019

European involvement with Nord Stream 2 is a deal with the devil

By Stephen Blank

Apart from the bypassing of Ukraine and the potential corrupting of German politics, Nord Stream 2 essentially forces German and Eastern European states and customers to subsidize Russian state expenses and unwittingly assist in Naftogaz’s destruction.

Energy Markets & Governance European Union

New Atlanticist

Mar 5, 2019

US-China trade deal close, but will it actually repair the relationship?

By Hung Tran

Despite the apparent momentum in the talks, it is unclear that the negotiations will remove all of the trade barriers and economic grievances between both sides.

China Trade and tariffs
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