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Aug 27, 2014

Karatnycky on Russian Activity in Ukraine

By Adrian Karatnycky

Transatlantic Relations Program Nonresident Senior Fellow Adrian Karatnycky joins MSNBC’s The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell to discuss whether Russia has truly invaded Ukraine: 

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Aug 27, 2014

Nawaz: Pakistan on the Brink, Again

By Shuja Nawaz

South Asia Center Director Shuja Nawaz writes for Foreign Policy on the mass protests in Pakistan demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Nawaz Shar

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Aug 27, 2014

Itani on ISIS: “Their Ambition Has Made Them More Visible”

By Faysal Itani

Foreign Policy quotes Rafik Hariri Center Resident Fellow Faysal Itani on the repercussions of the United States becoming involved militarily in Syria:

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Aug 26, 2014

Hof on US Cooperation with Assad

By Frederic C. Hof

Christian Science Monitor quotes Rafik Hariri Center Senior Fellow Frederic Hof on whether the United States will cooperate with the Assad regime to combat the threat of the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham:

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Aug 26, 2014

Mardini on Risks of Intervening in Syria

By Ramzy Mardini

The Washington Post quotes Rafik Hariri Center Nonresident Fellow Ramzy Mardini on the US decision against coordinating airstrikes in Syria with the Assad regime, and scenarios for US intervention:

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Aug 26, 2014

Benitez on Germany’s Role in the NATO Alliance

By Jorge Benitez

Ozy quotes NATOSource Director and Brent Scowcroft Center Senior Fellow Jorge Benitez on why Germany is in a position to dictate NATO’s effectiveness:

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Aug 26, 2014

Itani on US Action in Syria

By Faysal Itani

The Telegraph quotes Rafik Hariri Center Resident Fellow Faysal Itani on US surveillance flights over Syria:

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Aug 26, 2014

Financial Times: Nieto’s Reforms Fail to Dispel Mexican Gloom

By Atlantic Council

Financial Times cites a new Atlantic Council report, Mexico’s Energy Reform: Ready to Launch:

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Aug 26, 2014

Mezran on Libya’s Future

By Karim Mezran

Middle East Eye quotes Rafik Hariri Center Senior Fellow Karim Mezran and Nonresident Fellow Mohamed Eljarh on the secret airstrikes in Libya launched by Egypt and the United Arab Emirates:

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Aug 26, 2014

Hof on US Intervention in Syria

By Frederic C. Hof

CNN quotes Rafik Hariri Center Senior Fellow Frederic Hof on the likelihood of US airstrikes in Syria:

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