Category: In the News

Itani on Rebel-Led Media Offensive Over Yabroud

By Faysal Itani

Syria Direct quotes Rafik Hariri Center Resident Fellow Faysal Itani on the media offensive undertaken by the Syrian opposition as the battle for the rebel-held town of Yabroud continues:

Wilson: Yanukovych Walked Ukraine “Up to the Abyss”

By Damon Wilson

Damon Wilson, Atlantic Council executive vice president, joins MSNBC’s Disrupt with Karen Finney to discuss Ukraine’s future after former President Victor Yanukovych’s fled Kyiv:

Karatnycky: Breaking Down Ukraine’s Uncertain Future

By Adrian Karatnycky

Adrian Karatnycky, senior fellow for the Transatlantic Relations Program, joins MSNBC’s Melissa Harris-Perry to analyze the latest developments in Ukraine:

Pavel: Rise of the Global Middle Class

By Barry Pavel

Atlantic Council VP and Brent Scowcroft Center Director Barry Pavel joins Al Jazeera America’s Real Money with Ali Velshi to discuss common threads between protests in Ukraine, Thailand, and Venezuela:

Wilson: “Russia is Playing a Zero-Sum Game with Us”

By Damon Wilson

The New York Times quotes Atlantic Council Executive VP Damon Wilson on the conflict playing out between Russia and the United States over Ukraine:

Karatnycky: Yanukovych’s Support Crumbles

By Adrian Karatnycky

Adrian Karatnycky, senior fellow for the Transatlantic Relations Program, joins PBS Newshour to break down the deal struck between Ukraine’s opposition and President Victor Yanukovych:

Slavin on Iran Negotiations

By Barbara Slavin

South Asia Center Senior Fellow Barbara Slavin joins Voice of America’s “Encounter” program to discuss the outcome of recent talks to curb Iran’s nuclear program:

Shamshur: Will Protesters Accept Ukraine Deal?

Quartz’s Steve LeVine quotes Amb. Oleh Shamshur from his live discussion with Atlantic Council VP Damon Wilson:

Itani on Secretary Kerry’s Diplomatic Efforts in the Middle East

By Faysal Itani

The Washington Examiner quotes Rafik Hariri Center Resident Fellow Faysal Itani on Secretary John Kerry’s diplomatic efforts in the Middle East:

Itani on US policy in Syria: “Kerry is Trapped”

By Faysal Itani

The Washington Examiner quotes Rafik Hariri Center Resident Fellow Faysal Itani on Secretary John Kerry’s foreign policy strategy: