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Oct 8, 2019

The MENA region: A great power competition

By Karim Mezran and Arturo Varvelli

The idea of a ‘Russian resurgence' in the Middle East set against a perceived American withdrawal has captured the attention of policymakers and scholars alike, warranting further examination.

Middle East
Politics & Diplomacy

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Feb 7, 2019

Permanent deterrence: Enhancements to the US military presence in North Central Europe

By Ambassador Alexander R. Vershbow (Ret.) and General Philip M. Breedlove, USAF (Ret.)

To provide an independent perspective, the Atlantic Council established a task force to assess the broader political and military implications of an enhanced US posture in North Central Europe. The report’s recommendations, guided by several key principles, are a result of the task force members’ agreement that enhancements to the US presence in the region could, and should, be undertaken to bolster deterrence and reinforce Alliance cohesion.

Defense Policy
Europe & Eurasia

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Dec 19, 2018

Turkey’s energy nexus: Discoveries and developments

By Atlantic Council IN TURKEY

As the fastest growing energy market in the OECD over the past decade and a country dependent on imports for almost all of its hydrocarbon demand, Turkey’s energy sector carries regional implications. Securing a reliable and affordable source of energy, through diversification and increased domestic production, has formed the cornerstone of Turkey’s energy policy.

Energy & Environment
Energy Markets & Governance

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Sep 17, 2018

It takes a village: How hacktivity can save your company

By Shaun Ee

With our modern-day reliance on digital technology, software and system vulnerabilities have become increasingly hard to avoid. Thoroughly eliminating all these vulnerabilities can be a challenge, but through a coordinated vulnerability disclosure (CVD) program, governments and private companies can mitigate them with the help of independent security researchers.

Cybersecurity
English

In-Depth Research & Reports

Feb 20, 2018

Power and influence in a globalized world

By Mathew Burrows

Power and Influence in a Globalized World outlines the strategic framework of the international system's capabilities and interactions amongst the global community.

Africa
China

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May 31, 2017

Women’s Leadership in Latin America

By Laura Albornoz Pollman

Latin America, with its history of female heads of state, seems to be a rising global leader in terms of notable women in top-level leadership roles. What is the region’s secret sauce? Does this phenomenon translate to the empowerment of women throughout Latin American societies? And are women rising to the top across sectors? Find […]

Latin America
Women

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Dec 21, 2016

Global Energy Debates and the Eastern Mediterranean

By Ayla Gürel Moran, Harry Tzimitras, and Hubert Faustmann

Read the Publication (PDF) In the Eastern Mediterranean, which is characterised more by conflict than cooperation, persistent conscious effort is needed to minimise the effects of narrow-minded populism or politicisation of issues. Such attitudes are particularly unhelpful when it comes to realising the potential of the region’s hydrocarbons through solutions that are optimal both commercially […]

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Nov 30, 2016

Middle East Strategy Task Force: Final report of the co-chairs

By Madeleine K. Albright and Stephen J. Hadley

The final report of Middle East Strategy Task Force Co-Chairs Madeleine K. Albright and Stephen J. Hadley proposes nothing short of a paradigm shift in how the international community and the Middle East interact.

Middle East
Resilience & Society

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Sep 21, 2016

Middle East Strategy Task Force: Religion, identity, and countering violent extremism

By Geneive Abdo and Nathan Brown

In recent decades, Muslims have been debating political and social aspects of their religious teachings in new ways.

Corruption
Extremism

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Apr 13, 2016

Rebuilding societies: Strategies for resilience and recovery in times of conflict

By Manal Omar, Elie Abouaoun, Beatrice Pouligny

The forced displacement of unprecedented numbers of people within and beyond national borders has become an enduring yet fluid phenomenon across the Middle East and North Africa over the past decade.

Civil Society
Conflict
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