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BelarusAlert

Sep 17, 2020

Belarus national awakening offers hope for Ukraine as Soviet collapse continues

By Solomiia Bobrovska

Belarus has emerged from its post-Soviet slumber and has set out on the road to democracy. This is good news for the Belarusians themselves. It is also a welcome development for Ukraine but less so for Russia.

Belarus Democratic Transitions

BelarusAlert

Sep 16, 2020

Putin risks turning Belarus from natural ally to enemy

By Hanna Liubakova

Vladimir Putin has successfully intervened in neighboring Belarus over the past month to prop up fellow post-Soviet dictator Alyaksandr Lukashenka, but the cost may be rising anti-Russian sentiment.

Belarus Crisis Management

In the News

Sep 15, 2020

Liubakova joins Starr to talk Belarus on the Black Diplomats podcast

By Atlantic Council

Belarus Democratic Transitions

BelarusAlert

Sep 15, 2020

The EU’s “grave concern” will not help Belarus

By Franak Viačorka

The Belarus crisis has exposed the EU's foreign policy limitations, but a tougher European Union response could still succeed in bringing Belarusian dictator Alyaksandr Lukashenka to the negotiating table.

Belarus Democratic Transitions

Five Big Questions

Sep 15, 2020

Five big questions as America votes: South Asia

By South Asia Center

The next US administration will need to confront a slew of regional challenges, including China’s growing political and economic clout; a resurgence of majoritarian politics; strained India-US relations; the impending Afghanistan peace process; and post-COVID-19 reconstruction.

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UkraineAlert

Sep 15, 2020

Ukraine’s reforms remain hostage to corrupt courts

By Diane Francis

In 2019, political newcomer Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his party won historic election victories based largely on the appeal of promises to eradicate corruption. Just over one year later, these efforts are backsliding and in danger of ending entirely.

Corruption Democratic Transitions

In the News

Sep 13, 2020

Hudson quoted in the Wall Street Journal on stalling of US-Sudan settlement over 1998 embassy bombings

By Atlantic Council

Africa Democratic Transitions

In the News

Sep 11, 2020

Hudson quoted in the Middle East Eye on tensions caused by a declaration separating religion and state in Sudan

By Atlantic Council

Africa Conflict

In the News

Sep 11, 2020

Hudson quoted in USA Today on the opposition of families of 9/11 victims to Sudan’s removal from the US state sponsors of terrorism list

By Atlantic Council

Africa Democratic Transitions

In the News

Sep 11, 2020

Davidzon in Tablet: Crushing democracy in Belarus

By Atlantic Council

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David H. Young

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security Transatlantic Security Initiative

Afghanistan Conflict

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Ibrahim Al-Assil

Resident Senior Fellow, Syria Project

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

Arabic Conflict

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Yi Zhou

Visiting Fellow

Freedom and Prosperity Center

Democratic Transitions East Asia

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Uliana Certan

Program Assistant, European Engagement

Global Energy Center

Democratic Transitions Energy & Environment

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Will Mortenson

Program Assistant

Freedom and Prosperity Center

Democratic Transitions Latin America

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Aalaa Abuzaakouk

Deputy Director, Millennium Leadership Program

Millennium Leadership Program

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