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Dec 11, 2020

Samad joins Figaro to discuss US withdrawal from Afghanistan

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Conflict

In the News

Dec 11, 2020

Charai in the National Interest: The blessings of the Moroccan-Israel agreement

By Atlantic Council

With the recent announcement of a normalization of relations between Morocco and Israel, critics have downplayed the importance of this new agreement for Morocco. However, Atlantic Council Board Director Ahmed Charai argues, the agreement was not inevitable, but rather a remarkable breakthrough, presenting lessons on the benefits of a regional diplomatic approach to future negotiators. […]

Israel Middle East

In the News

Dec 10, 2020

Hasik participates in GMU conference on government contracting

By Atlantic Council

On December 8, Forward Defense Nonresident Senior Fellow James Hasik participated in the virtual Government Contracting Conference hosted by The George Mason University School of Business Center for Government Contracting.

Defense Industry Defense Policy

In the News

Dec 9, 2020

Power Vertical Podcast: Uncharted Waters

By Atlantic Council

Intelligence Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Dec 9, 2020

Slavin quoted in the Hill on US sanctions hamper Iran’s efforts to buy COVID-19 vaccine

Iran Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Dec 9, 2020

Borghard in Council on Foreign Relations: Emerging technology and a reimagined U.S.-EU partnership

By Atlantic Council

Erica Borghard writes that the recently announced EU proposal for partnership with the US is a welcome development that recognizes the economic dimensions of great power competition. More about our expert

Cybersecurity European Union

In the News

Dec 8, 2020

Fontenrose quoted in Reuters on US-imposed terrorism sanctions on Iran’s envoy to the Houthis

Iran Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Dec 7, 2020

Khakova quoted in Delo on US-Slovenian nuclear cooperation

Nuclear Energy Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Dec 7, 2020

Kroenig and Cimmino in Foreign Policy on new book “The China Nightmare”

By Atlantic Council

On December 7, Deputy Director of the Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security Matthew Kroenig and Program Assistant for the Global Strategy Initiative Jeffrey Cimmino published a review of Dan Blumenthal's new book, The China Nightmare: The Grand Ambitions of a Decaying State, for Foreign Policy.

China Defense Policy

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Dec 7, 2020

Slavin quoted in Business Insider on the assassination of Iran’s top nuclear scientist

Iran Middle East