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Freedom and Prosperity Around the World

Feb 26, 2024

Egypt grapples with political uncertainty under El-Sisi

By Rabah Arezki

Egypt faces economic challenges with heavy debt and political unrest. President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi's reelection may not prompt reforms, exacerbating inflation and currency devaluation. Gulf aid hinges on reforms, while militarization impedes change. Regional tensions heighten instability risks.

Conflict Elections

In the News

Feb 25, 2024

Thomas S. Warrick mentioned in Allarab News on the impact of Houthi attacks

Thomas Warrick notes the importance of ending Houthi attacks on international ships in the Suez Canal.

Conflict Infrastructure Protection

New Atlanticist

Feb 23, 2024

Russia’s blocked assets: A ‘non-collateral collateral’ plan could be the way forward

By Charles Lichfield

Instead of seizing Russia’s immobilized sovereign assets outright, G7 members seem instead to be aligning around “unlocking their value.”

Conflict Economy & Business

UkraineAlert

Feb 23, 2024

Making Russia pay for the invasion of Ukraine

By Paul Grod

Using frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine's resistance and recovery is morally justified and would also ease the financial burden on Western economies, writes Paul Grod.

Conflict Economic Sanctions

New Atlanticist

Feb 23, 2024

The toll on Russia from its war in Ukraine, by the numbers

By Atlantic Council experts

Our experts quantify the staggering self-inflicted wounds Russia has suffered since Putin launched the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Conflict Economic Sanctions

UkraineAlert

Feb 22, 2024

Ukrainian long-range drones target Putin’s war machine inside Russia

By Victoria Vdovychenko, Alexander Khara

Ukraine is hoping a new campaign of long-range drone strikes against Russia's strategically vital oil and gas industry can help weaken Putin's war machine, write Victoria Vdovychenko and Alexander Khara.

Conflict Defense Technologies

In the News

Feb 22, 2024

Katz quoted in Tukye on tensions between Iran and Pakistan

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Crisis Management

In the News

Feb 22, 2024

Aboudouh quoted in VOA on shipping in the Red Sea

By Atlantic Council

China Conflict

In the News

Feb 22, 2024

Pfaff quoted in Politico on defensive posturing in the war in Ukraine

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Defense Policy

In the News

Feb 22, 2024

Sales quoted in Shore News Network on Biden administration policies toward Houthi rebels

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Crisis Management

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