Conflict Archives

Iraq’s prime minister on how to elevate US-Iraqi relations beyond just security

UkraineAlert Nov 7, 2023

Peace is impossible while Vladimir Putin denies Ukraine’s right to exist

By Taras Kuzio

While calls to end the bloodshed in Ukraine are perfectly understandable, anyone advocating a compromise peace deal with Vladimir Putin must first reckon with the genocidal reality of Russia’s invasion, writes Taras Kuzio.

Conflict Democratic Transitions

New Atlanticist Nov 1, 2023

A Marine’s view: What Israeli ground forces will face in Gaza

By John B. Barranco

A US Marine who fought in Baghdad, Ramadi, Fallujah, and Kandahar shares insights on the challenges facing Israeli ground forces as they try to destroy Hamas in Gaza.

Conflict Iraq

Fast Thinking Oct 28, 2023

Israel’s ground war in Gaza has started. How will it end?

By Atlantic Council

On October 28, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that a “second stage” in Israel’s war is intended to destroy Hamas in Gaza. Atlantic Council experts share their insights.

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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New Atlanticist

Apr 22, 2024

Iraq’s prime minister on how to elevate US-Iraqi relations beyond just security

By Daniel Hojnacki

Sudani discussed his visit to the United States, an upcoming meeting with the Turkish president, and regional security.

Conflict Crisis Management

UkraineAlert

Apr 21, 2024

‘A bad day for Putin’: US aid vote gives Ukrainians renewed hope

By Peter Dickinson

Ukrainians let out a collective sigh of relief on Saturday as the US House of Representatives passed a long-delayed $61 billion aid bill that will provide Ukraine with a crucial lifeline in the struggle against Russian aggression, writes Peter Dickinson.

Conflict Defense Industry

New Atlanticist

Apr 20, 2024

Renewed US assistance opens a path to success, if Ukraine’s friends move fast

By Daniel Fried

The delay in US aid was deadly for Ukraine and damaging to US credibility. Now that aid is likely on its way, what's needed next to help Ukraine fend off an expected Russian land offensive?

Conflict Economic Sanctions

Fast Thinking

Apr 20, 2024

The House passed Ukraine aid at last. Here’s what it means.

After months of costly delays, new shipments of US military aid look set to head to Ukraine soon. Our experts weigh in on next steps from Washington, Kyiv, and the EU.

Conflict Russia

In the News

Apr 20, 2024

Konaev cited in Taipei Times about drone warfare, deterring China, and global conflict

On April 20, Forward Defense Nonresident Senior Fellow Margarita Konaev was quoted in the Taipei Times about drone warfare as a deterrent against China and its implications on increasing global conflict.

China Conflict

IranSource

Apr 19, 2024

Iran once had air inferiority. After its attack on Israel, it flies high.

By Borzou Daragahi

While much of the discussion of the Iran-Israel conflict has been focused on proxy ground attacks, clandestine operations, and cyberwarfare, April 14 marks a new and dangerous escalation in the skies.

Conflict Defense Policy