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Dec 8, 2021

Bryza in EURACTIV: Countering Russia’s false narrative: Putin’s menacing squeeze of Ukraine

Europe & Eurasia Politics & Diplomacy

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Dec 8, 2021

State department invited Asat to the Summit for Democracy to discuss Chinas political imprisonment of Uyghurs in Xinjiang

By Atlantic Council

China Civil Society

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Dec 7, 2021

Vershbow joins CNN’s Christiane Amanpour to discuss the threat of a Russian invasion of Ukraine

Atlantic Council Distinguished Fellow, Amb. Alexander Vershbow, and Andrey Kortunov say an invasion wouldn't lead to a 'happy scenario' for President Putin.

Russia Ukraine

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Dec 7, 2021

Shullman quoted in The Washington Post on the US diplomatic boycott of the Beijing Winter Olympics

“The hope is that Washington’s leadership here will embolden allies in Europe and perhaps Australia to do the same,” said David Shullman, director of the Atlantic Council's Global China Hub.

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Dec 7, 2021

Asat mentioned in New Jersey Globe on US support of Chinese human rights activists

By Atlantic Council

China Civil Society

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Dec 7, 2021

Rothschild quoted in ABC News on the state of US leadership abroad

By Atlantic Council

On October 28, nonresident senior fellow Amanda Rothschild was quoted in ABC News discussing how President Biden can leverage domestic legislative accomplishments to build credibility and US leadership abroad.

Politics & Diplomacy United States and Canada

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Dec 7, 2021

Rothschild on vulnerable Afghans left behind following US withdrawal from Afghanistan

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On September 21, Newsweek published an op-ed by Atlantic Council nonresident senior fellow Amanda Rothschild criticizing the Biden administration’s withdrawal from Afghanistan and highlighting the vulnerability of Afghans unable to evacuate.

Afghanistan Conflict

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Dec 7, 2021

Shamshur in Radio Svoboda: What can Ukrainians expect from the Biden-Putin call?

By Atlantic Council

Ukraine Ukrainian

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Dec 7, 2021

Fishman quoted in The Guardian on potential US sanctions against Russia

Financial Sanctions and Economic Coercion Politics & Diplomacy

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Dec 7, 2021

Fishman joins BBC to discuss the Biden-Putin call

Politics & Diplomacy Russia