Kroenig and Ashford debate US foreign policy in 2023

MENASource Nov 8, 2024

Turkey is searching for a way out of Syria’s impasse

By Ömer Özkizilcik

Turkey has been at a standstill, which, combined with domestic political considerations, led to a reevaluation of its strategy.
Conflict Europe & Eurasia
Kroenig and Ashford debate US foreign policy in 2023

UkraineAlert Nov 7, 2024

The West must respond to Russia’s rapidly escalating hybrid warfare

By Doug Livermore

Russia’s hybrid war against the West is escalating rapidly and requires a far firmer collective response, writes Doug Livermore.
Conflict Cybersecurity
Kroenig and Ashford debate US foreign policy in 2023

New Atlanticist Nov 1, 2024

How to reform UNRWA to improve Palestinian lives and Israeli security

By Michal Hatuel-Radoshitzky and Jonathan Panikoff

A three-step plan offers a pathway to reforming the United Nations agency to truly service Palestinians and to no longer pose a threat to Israel and an obstacle to Palestinian statehood negotiations.
Conflict Israel

War in Ukraine

Experts from across the Atlantic Council are assessing the consequences of Russia’s February 2022 invasion, including what it means for Ukraine’s sovereignty, Europe’s security, and the United States’ leadership.

Israel-Hamas war

Experts from across the Atlantic Council are providing insight and analysis at speed and in depth on the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack, Israel’s response, and how the emerging conflict is upending the Middle East and the world.

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Dec 15, 2023

Kroenig and Ashford debate US foreign policy in 2023

By Atlantic Council

On December 15, Foreign Policy published its biweekly “It’s Debatable” column featuring the discussions between Matthew Kroenig, vice president and senior director of the Scowcroft Center, and Emma Ashford on the latest news in international affairs. In their latest column, they revisit the major events of 2023, including the wars in Ukraine and Gaza and the rocky […]

Conflict Politics & Diplomacy

UkraineAlert

Dec 14, 2023

Historic breakthrough for Ukraine as EU agrees to begin membership talks

By Peter Dickinson

European leaders have agreed to officially start EU membership talks with Ukraine in a morale-boosting victory for Ukrainians as they defend their country against Russia’s ongoing invasion, writes Peter Dickinson.

Conflict Democratic Transitions

UkraineAlert

Dec 14, 2023

Russia and China are part of the same problem for the United States

By Glenn Chafetz

China and Russia act together as an autocratic axis to endanger the United States and its democratic allies, writes Glenn Chafetz. Any attempt to appease Russia in Ukraine would only benefit China and weaken the US.

China Conflict

Inflection Points

Dec 13, 2023

Zelenskyy visits the front line that could decide his country’s war

By Frederick Kempe

Should no deal emerge from the US Congress, history will remember Zelenskyy’s visit for all the wrong reasons.

Conflict Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Dec 13, 2023

Rich Outzen joins WION News to discuss Hezbollah
Conflict Israel

Fast Thinking

Dec 12, 2023

Zelenskyy visits DC at Ukraine’s most dangerous moment

By Atlantic Council

Our experts analyze what Zelenskyy got from the visit and what’s next with US support for Ukraine's war effort.

Conflict Crisis Management

UkraineAlert

Dec 12, 2023

Ukraine’s AI road map seeks to balance innovation and security

By Mykhailo Fedorov

As the world grapples with the implications of rapidly evolving Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies, Ukraine has recently presented a national road map for AI regulation that seeks to balance the core values of innovation and security, writes Ukraine's Minister for Digital Transformation Mykhailo Fedorov.

Artificial Intelligence Conflict

UkraineAlert

Dec 12, 2023

New Polish PM Donald Tusk vows “full mobilization” of West to help Ukraine

By Peter Dickinson

Poland’s newly appointed Prime Minister Donald Tusk has vowed to rally Western support for Ukraine as it continues to defend itself against Russia’s ongoing invasion, writes Peter Dickinson.

Conflict Defense Industry

Report

Dec 12, 2023

A maritime blockade of Taiwan by the People’s Republic of China: A strategy to defeat fear and coercion

By Marek Jestrab

Marek Jestrab considers a naval blockade of Taiwan by the People's Republic of China and advances recommendations for the United States, Taiwan, and likeminded nations to resist and respond to a blockade.

China Conflict

In the News

Dec 12, 2023

Rich Outzen joins Middle East Eye to discuss Hamas fighting capabilities
Conflict Israel
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