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Fast Thinking

Oct 2, 2024

What is Iran thinking now?

By Atlantic Council

Tehran launched nearly two hundred missiles at Israel on Tuesday. Atlantic Council experts consider the ways that the barrage—which was largely ineffectual—offers a window into Iranian thinking.

Conflict Iran

Fast Thinking

Aug 8, 2024

How Ukraine’s incursion into Russia could change the war

By Atlantic Council

Ukrainian forces launched a surprise raid into Russia’s Kursk region on Tuesday. Our experts explain how this could affect the course of the war.

Conflict Defense Policy

Fast Thinking

Jul 31, 2024

Will the killings of Hamas and Hezbollah leaders lead to a wider war?

By Atlantic Council

The recent killings of Hamas’s Ismail Haniyeh and Hezbollah’s Fouad Shukur, both reportedly by Israel, raise new questions about what’s next for the region. Atlantic Council experts share their answers.

Conflict Iran

Fast Thinking

Jul 29, 2024

Can Maduro hold onto power?

By Atlantic Council

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has claimed victory despite evidence of fraud and intimidation. What will the opposition and the international community do next?

Democratic Transitions Elections

Fast Thinking

Jul 7, 2024

The far right suffers a shocking defeat in France

By Atlantic Council

National Rally, which had placed first in the European Parliament elections in France last month, came in third in the second round of French parliamentary elections on Sunday.

Elections European Union

Fast Thinking

Jun 13, 2024

Ukraine’s fight against Russia gets three boosts from the G7

By Atlantic Council

Fifty billion dollars, a new US-Ukraine security agreement, and more sanctions on Russia. Atlantic Council experts delve into the latest developments from Italy.

Conflict Economic Sanctions

Fast Thinking

Jun 9, 2024

As the far right rises in Europe, can the center hold?

By Atlantic Council

Elections for the 720-seat European Parliament concluded on Sunday. Three Atlantic Council experts share their insights on the initial results.

Elections European Union

Fast Thinking

May 30, 2024

Why the US is giving Ukraine the green light to attack inside Russia

By Atlantic Council

With Kharkiv under threat, will this White House reversal make a difference? Our leading Ukraine-watcher gives his assessment.

Conflict Defense Technologies

Fast Thinking

Apr 20, 2024

The House passed Ukraine aid at last. Here’s what it means.

After months of costly delays, new shipments of US military aid look set to head to Ukraine soon. Our experts weigh in on next steps from Washington, Kyiv, and the EU.

Conflict Russia

Fast Thinking

Apr 19, 2024

Are Israel and Iran stepping back from the brink?

By Atlantic Council

With an all-out war hanging in the balance, will these two foes now stand down? Our experts are here to interpret the signals.

Conflict Iran