The US must sustain counterterrorism operations in Somalia—the costs of retreat are too high

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Experts react: Israel has hit back at Iran with airstrikes. Is this the road to war or an off-ramp?

By Atlantic Council experts

Our experts share their insights on what Israel’s retaliatory strikes against Iran could mean for the prospect of further Israeli-Iranian escalation.
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The US must sustain counterterrorism operations in Somalia—the costs of retreat are too high

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The Sudan crisis has become a magnet for foreign malign influence and strategic corruption

By Andrea Currie-Edwards

To help bring about an end to the war in Sudan, the United States should stem the illicit activities of foreign actors fueling the conflict.
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Apr 17, 2025

The US must sustain counterterrorism operations in Somalia—the costs of retreat are too high

By Danielle Cosgrove and Doug Livermore

To maintain a foothold in East Africa’s security architecture, the US must prioritize continuity, including keeping the US embassy in Mogadishu open.

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New Atlanticist

Apr 11, 2025

Cradle of violence: How criminal networks are winning Ecuador’s youth and threatening Latin America’s future

By Erin K. McFee

As Ecuadorians vote for their next president on April 13, time is running out for a holistic approach to security that balances suppression with structural transformation.

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New Atlanticist

Apr 2, 2025

Trump should not forget the Russian hand behind the Houthis

By Katherine Spencer

While negotiating with Russia, the United States must bear in mind the Kremlin’s support for the Houthis’ attacks on Red Sea shipping.

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Fast Thinking

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The real meaning of Putin’s 30-day ‘energy cease-fire’ in Ukraine

By Atlantic Council

Our experts analyze the proposed limited cease-fire that would temporarily halt attacks on energy infrastructure between Russia and Ukraine.

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Panikoff quoted in CBC News on Trump’s approach to Hamas

By Atlantic Council

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Panikoff quoted in Reuters on Trump’s caution to Hamas regarding hostages

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Panikoff quoted in The Financial Times on Trump’s warning to Hamas

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Amin in Al-Monitor: inside Egypt’s Arab summit plan to use leverage to thwart Trump’s Gaza plan

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Katz in the Kyiv Post: what next for Ukraine?

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Bakir in Anadolu Ajansi: uncertain fate of second phase of Gaza ceasefire agreement

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