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Sep 1, 2021

Ghori-Ahmad was quoted in VNExpress News on Taliban’s use of Social Media

By Atlantic Council

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In the News

Sep 1, 2021

Ghori-Ahmad was quoted in CNN espanol news: “The Taliban’s dilemma on Social Media”

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Conflict

In the News

Sep 1, 2021

Samad joins CGTN’s The Heat to discuss Afghanistan’s new start

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Conflict

In the News

Sep 1, 2021

Nasr quoted in The Hill on Biden’s Afghanistan exit

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Conflict

In the News

Sep 1, 2021

Nasr quoted in The New York Times on Biden’s foreign policy in Afghanistan

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Conflict

New Atlanticist

Sep 1, 2021

How to avoid another state-building failure after Afghanistan

By Frank Ruggiero

Why did the United States continue a state-building policy after al-Qaeda was dismantled? And how can it learn to use force to negotiate the peaceful end to its next conflict?

Afghanistan Conflict

New Atlanticist

Aug 31, 2021

To build lasting peace, you can’t ignore militant groups

By Imran Bayoumi

Efforts to stabilize conflict-ridden countries sometimes fail in large part because of their inability to constructively engage armed non-state groups.

Afghanistan Africa

UkraineAlert

Aug 31, 2021

Could Snake Island be the next hot spot in Vladimir Putin’s Ukraine war?

By Andrew D’Anieri, Doug Klain

Vladimir Putin's hybrid war against Ukraine is now in its eighth year and shows no signs of ending. Many expect the next escalation to come in the Black Sea, with Ukraine's Snake Island a potentially attractive target.

Conflict Maritime Security

Seizing the advantage

Aug 31, 2021

As the US faces increasing threats, the next National Defense Strategy must rise to meet them

By Matthew R. Crouch, Ronald C. Fairbanks

As US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin looks toward the future of the global strategic landscape, he will wrestle with questions surrounding how to frame the current strategic environment, align US and allied efforts, and balance varied threats.

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New Atlanticist

Aug 31, 2021

US intel is now flying blind in Afghanistan

By Jennifer A. Counter

Good intelligence is all about people—which is why the president's 'over-the-horizon' approach may fail.

Afghanistan Conflict

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