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Mar 21, 2022

Ashford in War on the Rocks: Russia recognizes breakaway territories in eastern Ukraine

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On February 21, Ashford featured on the War on the Rocks Warcast, discussing the Russian recognition of the independence of breakaway territories of Eastern Ukraine. “I spoke with Dr. Emma Ashford to discuss the current military situation on Ukraine’s borders, trans-Atlantic diplomacy, and the implications of additional sanctions on the Russian economy. Emma is a […]

Eastern Europe Economy & Business

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Mar 20, 2022

Gadzala Tirziu on Monocle 24 discussing the war in Ukraine and China-Russia relations

On March 14, Scowcroft Center nonresident senior fellow Aleksandra Gadzala Tirziu was interviewed on Monocle 24’s “The Globalist” to discuss how the war in Ukraine is affecting the Catholic and Russian Orthodox churches, the issue of foreign fighters in Europe, and China-Russia ties.

China Politics & Diplomacy

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Mar 20, 2022

Gadzala Tirziu in The New York Sun on the prospect of Chinese military aid to Russia

On March 14, Scowcroft Center nonresident senior fellow Aleksandra Gadzala Tirziu published an op-ed in The New York Sun outlining what China and Russia’s deepening relationship could mean for the war in Ukraine, as Russia requests Chinese military support.

China Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Mar 20, 2022

Lipsky quoted in the Wire China on China’s cross-border interbank payment system (CIPS)

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China Digital Policy

In the News

Mar 19, 2022

Kroenig in RedaktionsNetzwerk Deutschland on Russian nuclear posturing

By Atlantic Council

Matthew Kroenig analyzes Russian nuclear posturing and advocates for US expansion of tactical nuclear options. 

Nuclear Deterrence Russia

In the News

Mar 19, 2022

Katz in The National: Why Russia Upended the Iran Deal Talks, And Then Backed Down

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Conflict Crisis Management

In the News

Mar 19, 2022

Ellinas in CyprusMail, “Ukraine war: impact on oil & gas markets”

Energy & Environment Geopolitics & Energy Security

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Mar 19, 2022

Slavin quoted in TRT World on Israel’s position on US-Iran talks and it’s resistance to lifting of sanctions on Iranian forces

By Atlantic Council

Financial Sanctions and Economic Coercion Iran

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Mar 19, 2022

EmpowerME’s event on entrepreneurship in MENA was mentioned in The National Business

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Economy & Business Inclusive Growth

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Mar 19, 2022

Qaddour quoted Politics Today on Syria’s collaboration with Russia during Ukraine crisis

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Conflict Corruption