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New Atlanticist

Dec 13, 2018

Opposition to Nord Stream 2 gathers steam on both sides of the Atlantic

By Agnia Grigas

Although largely symbolic gestures, these actions signal growing bipartisan opposition in Washington and a hardening of Brussels’ stance toward Nord Stream 2.

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New Atlanticist

Dec 13, 2018

Quiz: a December to remember

By Atlantic Council

With the G20 summit in the rearview mirror and a key Brexit vote delayed, you may have glossed over the start of December. We have seven questions on the most important international news this week. Were you really paying attention? Take our quiz to find out! powered by Typeform

New Atlanticist

Dec 13, 2018

Siemens USA CEO Advocates Using Technological Change for Good

By David A. Wemer

Barbara Humpton, chief executive officer of Siemens USA, believes that companies and manufactures “have to challenge ourselves to use these tools to positively impact people and society.”

Energy Markets & Governance Energy Transitions

New Atlanticist

Dec 13, 2018

Five takeaways from Latin America’s presidential elections in 2018

By Valentina Sader

The next four years are an opportunity for each government to implement reforms necessary for the growth and development of the region’s three largest democracies.  

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UkraineAlert

Dec 13, 2018

Is Russia About to Invade Ukraine?

By Alexander J. Motyl

Vladimir Putin must be kicking himself. Four years ago, he could have invaded and seized most of Ukraine in a few weeks. Believing that Ukrainians were an “artificial” nation led by “fascists,” however, he figured an invasion was unnecessary and the state would collapse on its own. Now, Ukrainians are daily demonstrating their desire to […]

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IranSource

Dec 13, 2018

Mitigating Iran sanctions: The case for a humanitarian SPV

By Axel Hellman

As part of its efforts to salvage the Iran nuclear deal, Europe is on the verge of launching a special purpose vehicle (SPV)—a payment mechanism described as “a legal entity to facilitate legitimate financial transactions with Iran.” Yet while Europeans see this mechanism as both legitimate and necessary, the SPV is regarded by the Trump administration as an […]

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New Atlanticist

Dec 12, 2018

The negative consequences of Putin’s strategy

By George Tsereteli

“Building up tension and hysteria is not our way… We are not creating problems for anyone.” Leaving aside the sheer absurdity of this statement, the fact is that [Russian President Vladimir Putin] has created quite a few problems for himself.

Conflict Politics & Diplomacy

New Atlanticist

Dec 12, 2018

British Prime Minister Theresa May: victorious but still trapped in a minefield

By John M. Roberts

The next mines she must avoid are the timing of a vote on the Brexit agreement she reached with the European Union in November and demands for a vote of no confidence in her government in the House of Commons.

Eurozone Politics & Diplomacy

New Atlanticist

Dec 12, 2018

May Survives Confidence Vote, Brexit Faces an Uncertain Future

By David A. Wemer

British Prime Minister Theresa May survived a dramatic challenge to her leadership during a Conservative Party vote on December 12, but she still must find a way to pass the Brexit agreement she negotiated with the European Union through a skeptical Parliament. Serious concerns about how to keep the border between the Republic of Ireland […]

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IranSource

Dec 12, 2018

Can Brazil’s Relationship With Iran Survive a New Administration?

By Fatemeh Aman

The trade and economic partnership between Iran and Brazil has expanded in recent years and was slated to grow even further after the completion of the Iran nuclear dealin 2015. But questions are being raised about this relationship after the victory of President-elect Jair Bolsonaro. Brazil is Iran’s seventh-largest trade partner and by far its most important economic […]

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