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New Atlanticist

Feb 24, 2019

Now is the time to fight for freedom, prosperity, and peace, global democratic leaders say

By David A. Wemer

Atlantic Council Declaration of Principles outlines the shared values that underpin the rules-based international order.

International Norms

New Atlanticist

Feb 23, 2019

In Venezuela, Maduro and Guaidó are on a collision course over humanitarian aid

By Ashish Kumar Sen

"If Guaidó can show he can bring assistance across the border and that assistance can then make it to the people that is going to be a huge blow to Maduro," Jason Marczak says.

Venezuela
Ecuador elections

New Atlanticist

Feb 22, 2019

Ecuador: Turning right?

By Santiago J. Herdoiza

The current socioeconomic and political conditions pave the path for a government that, even if centrist, will be forced to open itself to the market and a changing regional order.

Elections Latin America

MENASource

Feb 22, 2019

General Haftar’s offensive in the Fezzan region and the Italian-French competition

By Karim Mezran

The military forces under the command of General Khalifa Haftar launched a large-scale attack on the Fezzan region in January, with the aim of taking control of the main areas of local oil production.

Libya

UkraineAlert

Feb 22, 2019

Is the Ukrainian Army Worthy of Greater Investment?

By Dennis Soltys

Last year Washington finally gave Kyiv the javelin missiles it had been begging for. But the javelins are mostly symbolic and won’t change much on the frontlines. For more than six months, Washington has been talking about giving Ukraine additional arms to improve its air and naval defenses. These arms are more likely after Russian […]

Russia Ukraine

UkraineAlert

Feb 22, 2019

Let’s Make a Deal, Vladimir

By Johnny Herbst

The ongoing political standoff in Venezuela offers an opportunity for Washington to get something it wants: a democratically elected president in Venezuela and one less vocal Russian ally in its backyard. The Trump Administration recently announced that it plans to leave Syria without any conditions. Russia is involved in both Venezuela and Syria, so if […]

Russia Syria

IranSource

Feb 22, 2019

Iran Seeks Economic Benefits From Syria

By Hamidreza Azizi

When US President Donald Trump withdrew from the Iran nuclear deal last May, his main argument to justify the move was that the agreement had been one-sided, providing Iran with large amounts of money to finance its “destabilizing policies” throughout the Middle East.  This argument has become one of the main rationales behind Washington’s “maximum pressure” policy against Iran. […]

Iran Syria

New Atlanticist

Feb 21, 2019

In Senegal, President Macky Sall favored to win re-election

By Mayecor Sar

The coalition that brought Macky Sall to power 2012 has largely remained intact.

Elections North & West Africa

New Atlanticist

Feb 21, 2019

Quiz: Greetings from Munich

By Atlantic Council

Do you remember what happened this week in the world? Take our quiz to test your knowledge.

MENASource

Feb 21, 2019

The curious case of Hoda Muthana: A former ISIS member and US citizen

By Reema Hibrawi

Former ISIS members continue to emerge wanting to repatriate to their country of origin, in most cases Europe or the United States. Yet, for many countries, this poses a complex problem given the individual’s admitted involvement in a terrorist group.

Terrorism
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