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BelarusAlert

Aug 15, 2021

Struggle for a democratic Belarus enters second year

By Vladislav Davidzon

Twelve months since Belarusians first shocked the world with an unprecedented wave of protests against dictator Alyaksandr Lukashenka, the nation’s biggest post-Soviet political crisis is still far from resolved.

Belarus
Civil Society

In the News

Aug 11, 2021

Azodi mentioned in Times of Israel on Ali Shamkhani tweeting in Hebrew

By Atlantic Council

Civil Society
International Norms

In the News

Aug 10, 2021

Melcangi quoted in Al Monitor on Egypt’s motives in supporting Tunisian president

By Atlantic Council

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Conflict

In the News

Aug 10, 2021

Warrick quoted in Bloomberg Government on Mayorkas and employee moral at DHS

By Atlantic Council

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Democratic Transitions

New Atlanticist

Aug 5, 2021

Here’s what we’re reading this summer

By Andrew R. Marshall

Even in the depths of summer, our deeply thoughtful (and widely read) staff at the Atlantic Council keep their mental gears churning. Here are some summer reading suggestions from us for the beach, mountains, or backyard.

Civil Society
Education

UkraineAlert

Aug 5, 2021

Here to dine in Kyiv

By Melinda Haring

Looking for a quick foodie holiday? The food in Ukraine is by turns inventive and inexpensive, creative, and delicious.

Civil Society
Ukraine

SouthAsiaSource

Aug 3, 2021

On the frontline: Protecting Afghanistan’s human rights defenders

By Atlantic Council

Despite being on the receiving end of threats, harassment, intimidation, violence, and assassinations, Afghanistan's human rights defenders continue to fight for the rights of Afghans. Join the Atlantic Council's South Asia Center for a discussion with some of Afghanistan’s leading human rights defenders and experts to explore what lies ahead for the activists who put their lives on the line to fight violence, impunity, and militancy.

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Civil Society

UkraineAlert

Aug 3, 2021

The next hot food destination is Ukraine

By Melinda Haring

It's only a matter of time before foodies the world over discover these gems in Ukraine.

Civil Society
Ukraine

Feature

Aug 2, 2021

South Asia midyear pause: Taking stock of 2021

By South Asia Center

South Asia will face crucial issues like human security, regional stability, economic prosperity, and the pandemic in the remainder of 2021. How should we understand the region's prospects as we embark on the second half of the year? Our South Asia experts weigh in.

Afghanistan
Bangladesh

In the News

Jul 30, 2021

Haring in The National Interest: What Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s U.S. Visit Means for Belarus

By Atlantic Council

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Experts