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New Atlanticist

Mar 18, 2024

Addressing Haiti’s turmoil starts with its Caribbean neighbors—and US and Canadian support

By Jason Marczak, Wazim Mowla

A long-term approach is needed in which Caribbean leaders are in the driver’s seat, while Washington and Ottawa help to offset the costs.

Caribbean Crisis Management

New Atlanticist

Mar 15, 2024

Help Ukraine win—or risk kicking off a US losing streak

By Tod D. Wolters, Ann Marie Dailey

Supporting Ukraine isn’t charity. It is a way for the United States to reassert itself at a time when its influence is faltering.

Conflict National Security

New Atlanticist

Mar 13, 2024

What to watch in Russia’s stage-managed presidential ‘election’

By Benton Coblentz

While the outcome of the upcoming Russian presidential election is not in doubt, it is worth watching for signs about what to expect next from Putin’s Russia.

Civil Society Elections

New Atlanticist

Mar 13, 2024

Will the US crack down on TikTok? Six questions (and expert answers) about the bill in Congress.

By Atlantic Council experts

The US House has just passed a bill to force the Chinese company ByteDance to either divest from TikTok or face a ban in the United States.

China Cybersecurity

New Atlanticist

Mar 13, 2024

NATO should establish a Baltic Security Initiative at the Washington summit

By Franklin D. Kramer, Hans Binnendijk

The Baltic nations are justifiably concerned that they could be the next targets of a reconstituted Russian military.

Eastern Europe NATO

New Atlanticist

Mar 13, 2024

Venezuela’s opposition is challenging Maduro in the next election. The only question is how.

By Geoff Ramsey

With leading candidate María Corina Machado barred from Venezuela’s July 28 presidential election, who will the opposition to Nicolás Maduro support?

Civil Society Elections

New Atlanticist

Mar 12, 2024

NATO’s decision process has an Achilles’ heel

By Eric S. Edelman, David Manning, and Franklin C. Miller

The Washington Summit in July should address the problem before a crisis exposes this vulnerability.

Europe & Eurasia NATO

New Atlanticist

Mar 11, 2024

China is failing to address its economic challenges

By Jeremy Mark

The just-completed National People’s Congress offered no real insight into how Beijing plans to deal with interlocking economic troubles.

China Economy & Business

New Atlanticist

Mar 8, 2024

Investing in women accelerates prosperity and peace

By Nicole Goldin

Expanding opportunities for women is essential for economic resilience and recovery during and after conflicts.

Education Human Rights

New Atlanticist

Mar 8, 2024

This International Women’s Day, hold the Taliban to account for gender apartheid

By Azadah Raz Mohammad and Metra Mehran

Gender apartheid must be included as a standalone crime against humanity in international law. The United Nations has an opportunity to make that happen.

Afghanistan Human Rights

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