The 5×5—Addressing the global market for offensive cyber capabilities

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
The 5×5—Addressing the global market for offensive cyber capabilities

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
The 5×5—Addressing the global market for offensive cyber capabilities

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.

Content

Conflict, Risk, and Tech

Apr 29, 2022

The 5×5—Addressing the global market for offensive cyber capabilities

By Simon Handler

Five experts unpack the global market for offensive cyber capabilities and the implications associated with the proliferation of hacking tools.

Conflict Cybersecurity

In the News

Apr 29, 2022

Warrick in Defense One on lend-lease weapon agreements for Ukraine

By Atlantic Council

Thomas Warrick comments that a lend-lease bill will strengthen Ukrainian negotiations with Moscow, and help keep aid flowing indefinitely. 

Conflict Russia

In the News

Apr 29, 2022

Lipsky interviewed by CNBC on how Russia’s invasion of Ukraine will impact the international financial system

Watch the interview here.

Conflict Economic Sanctions

Fast Thinking

Apr 28, 2022

FAST THINKING: The US arms Ukraine for the long haul. Is it enough?

By Atlantic Council

Taken together, the $33 billion funding appeal and so-called Lend-Lease program will send a clear message to Russia.

Conflict Defense Industry

In the News

Apr 28, 2022

Kroenig in Byline Times on Russian nuclear threats

By Atlantic Council

Matthew Kroenig outlines scenarios where Russia may use nuclear weapons.

Conflict Crisis Management

In the News

Apr 28, 2022

Garlauskas featured in the Wall Street Journal regarding the US perspective on tackling North Korean challenges

On March 25, Markus Garlauskas, a nonresident senior fellow at the Asia Security Initiative, was quoted in the Wall Street Journal on US policies toward North Korea given the recent testing of an intercontinental-ballistic missile. Noting frequent missile testing since 2019, Garlauskas argues that the lack of US sanctions or deterrence against amplified testing results from […]

China Conflict

In the News

Apr 28, 2022

Ashford on BBC: Explosions in Moldova: Is Russia behind them?

By Atlantic Council

On April 28, Emma Ashford appeared on BBC to explore Russia’s potential role in explosions that recently occurred in Moldova.  “I think at this point we can’t say for sure exactly what happened. We know the Russians have blamed the Ukrainians, the Ukrainians have blamed the Russians, the Moldovan government has blamed what they call […]

Conflict Eastern Europe

In the News

Apr 28, 2022

Ashford in NPR’s On Point: The risks and rationale of expanding NATO

By Atlantic Council

On April 28, Emma Ashford was featured in NPR’s On Point to discuss the question of Finnish and Swedish membership in NATO. “Extending NATO’s tripwire right up to Russia’s borders isn’t risk free. “’It makes a lot of sense for states that have fears about Russian aggression to want to come in, particularly under the […]

Conflict Eastern Europe

In the News

Apr 28, 2022

Badi quoted in The New Arab on Russia’s deployment of Libya-based Wagner Group mercenaries to Ukraine

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Defense Industry

In the News

Apr 27, 2022

Arbit quoted in The Dispatch on escalations in the Palestinian-Israeli conflict

By Atlantic Council

Arms Control Conflict
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Experts

Fellow

Ibrahim Al-Assil

Resident Senior Fellow, Syria Project

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

Arabic Conflict

Staff

Katherine Spencer

Program Assistant

Eurasia Center

Central Asia Conflict

Fellow

Priya Pillai

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

Africa Conflict

Fellow

Diana Rayes 

Nonresident Fellow, Syria Project

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

Arabic Civil Society

Fellow

Chung-Yu Chou

Visiting Fellow

Indo-Pacific Security Initiative Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security

China Conflict

Staff

Emilia Pierce

Deputy Director, Operations and Finance

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

Civil Society Conflict
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