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Dec 2, 2015

Herbst on Fighting Corruption in Ukraine

By John E. Herbst

Ukrainian State News Agency Ukrinform quotes Dinu Patriciu Eurasia Center Director John E. Herbst on the Ukrainian government’s recent successes in fighting corruption:

Ukraine

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Dec 2, 2015

Stern: The Long Road to a Satisfactory TPP

By Paula Stern

Atlantic Council Board Director Paula Stern writes for The Diplomat on the recently negotiated Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) and the hurdles the trade agreement faces in securing congressional approval:

Economy & Business Trade and tariffs

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Dec 2, 2015

Cunningham on Security for Diplomats

By James Cunningham

The Hill quotes Atlantic Council Zalmay Khalilzad Chair on Afghanistan James Cunningham on his experience as ambassador to Afghanistan and the security risks involved and precautions taken by the State Department:

Afghanistan

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Dec 1, 2015

Mezran Reviews North Africa in Transition

By Karim Mezran

Rafik Hariri Center Resident Senior Fellow Karim Mezran reviews North Africa in Transition: The Struggle for Democracies and Institutions:

North Africa

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Dec 1, 2015

Stein on Tension Between Russia and Turkey

By Aaron Stein

Business Insider quotes Rafik Hariri Center Nonresident Senior Fellow Aaron Stein on Russia’s continued use of the Turkish Straits despite the recent conflict between the two nations:

Russia Turkey

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Dec 1, 2015

Reuters Highlights Event with US Air Force Chief General Mark Welsh

By Brent Scowcroft Center

Reuters highlights an Atlantic Council event with US Air Force Chief General Mark Welsh, where the recent military data breach was discussed:

In the News

Dec 1, 2015

McFate on the Deployment of Columbian Mercenaries in Yemen

By Sean McFate

Business Insider quotes Africa Center Nonresident Senior Fellow Sean McFate on the United Arab Emirates’ recruitment and training of Colombian mercenaries to fight in Yemen:

Colombia Yemen

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Dec 1, 2015

Hagel: Climate Change Is a National Security Problem

By Chuck Hagel

Atlantic Council Distinguished Statesman and former Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel writes for TIME on the Paris climate talks and why climate change is a national security challenge:

Climate Change & Climate Action Energy & Environment

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Dec 1, 2015

Silva: Sustain Colombia’s Miracle

By Miguel Silva

Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center Nonresident Senior Colombia Fellow Miguel Silva writes for US News and World Report on the upcoming elections in Colombia:

Colombia

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Dec 1, 2015

McFate the Military Contracting Industry

By Sean McFate

MAXIM quotes Africa Center Nonresident Senior Fellow Sean McFate on the increased use of private military contractors in Iraq and Afghanistan: