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Atlantic Debrief

Dec 18, 2023

#AtlanticDebrief – What did the EUCO summit mean for Ukraine? | A Debrief from Fran Burwell

Jörn Fleck sits down with Fran Burwell to discuss the outcome of the EUCO summit and the decision to open accession negotiations with Ukraine.  

Europe & Eurasia European Union

African creatives

Dec 18, 2023

World-renowned Nigerien designer Alphadi spotlights African fashion on the global stage 

By Africa Center

Alphadi calls upon global investors to commit to financing for Africa’s creative sector, seeing fashion as a tool for development and opportunity for young people on the continent.

Russia's President Vladimir Putin and Commander of the Sparta Battalion Artyom Zhoga pose for a picture after a ceremony to present Gold Star medals to service members, bearing the title of Hero of Russia and involved in the country's military campaign in Ukraine, on the eve of Heroes of the Fatherland Day in Moscow, Russia, December 8, 2023. Sputnik/Mikhail Klimentyev/Kremlin via REUTERS

New Atlanticist

Dec 15, 2023

Russian War Report: Putin to run for re-election in annexed regions of Ukraine

By Digital Forensic Research Lab

The Central Election Commission confirmed the possibility of holding presidential elections in illegally annexed Ukrainian territories.

Conflict Disinformation

Strategic Litigation

Dec 15, 2023

Strategic Litigation Quarterly Newsletter: Pursuing gender justice through international law

The SLP team has continued and built upon efforts to codify the crime of gender apartheid in international law, including by advocating for its inclusion in the UN Sixth Committee’s draft crimes against humanity treaty.

Afghanistan China

EnergySource

Dec 15, 2023

COP28’s legacy will be measured by emissions reduction, not ‘historic’ text

By Landon Derentz

The COP28 final declaration is transformational in its reflections on fossil energy's role in climate change. The conference's real legacy, however, will be the efforts undertaken to foster the inclusive platform necessary to promote private and public actions and reduce global emissions.

Climate Change & Climate Action Energy & Environment

Atlantic Debrief

Dec 14, 2023

#AtlanticDebrief – What is the impact of the EU’s AI Act? | A Debrief from Dragoș Tudorache and Brando Benifei

Fran Burwell sits down with the co-rapporteurs of the EU’s AI Act to discuss the latest negotiations and what impact the legislation will have on the global regulatory landscape.

Artificial Intelligence Digital Policy

Fast Thinking

Dec 13, 2023

The final report card for COP28

By Atlantic Council

Atlantic Council experts who were on the ground in Dubai share their insights on the agreement and the road ahead.

Africa Climate Change & Climate Action

Inflection Points

Dec 13, 2023

Zelenskyy visits the front line that could decide his country’s war

By Frederick Kempe

Should no deal emerge from the US Congress, history will remember Zelenskyy’s visit for all the wrong reasons.

Conflict Politics & Diplomacy

The 5x5

Dec 13, 2023

The 5×5—2023: The cybersecurity year in review

By Simon Handler

A group of Atlantic Council fellows review the past year in cybersecurity, which organizations and initiatives made positive steps, and areas for improvement going forward. 

Cybersecurity National Security

Fast Thinking

Dec 12, 2023

Zelenskyy visits DC at Ukraine’s most dangerous moment

By Atlantic Council

Our experts analyze what Zelenskyy got from the visit and what’s next with US support for Ukraine's war effort.

Conflict Crisis Management

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