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New Atlanticist

Jan 10, 2025

Experts react: What does Maduro’s third-term power grab mean for Venezuela’s future?

By Atlantic Council experts

Strongman Nicolás Maduro was sworn in for a third six-year presidential term on January 10, six months after a stolen election.

Corruption Elections

In the News

Jan 10, 2025

Khakova quoted in the BBC on US and UK sanctions on the Russian oil industry

By Olga Khakova

Economic Sanctions Energy & Environment

Freedom and Prosperity Around the World

Jan 8, 2025

Venezuela’s 2024 stolen election compounds challenges to stability and democratic renewal

By Sary Levy-Carciente

The 2024 Venezuela elections mark a pivotal choice for the country's future. The nation faces two distinct paths: continued instability and restricted freedoms or democratic reforms that restore political rights, drive economic recovery, and reintegrate Venezuela into the global community. A comprehensive recovery plan focused on dignity, accountability, and economic transformation offers a clear path toward renewal and prosperity.

Democratic Transitions Elections

New Atlanticist

Jan 8, 2025

Is 2025 the year that Russia’s economy finally freezes up under sanctions?

By Mark Temnycky

It’s taken years, but the Russian economy now appears to be experiencing the full effects of international sanctions. The first signs appeared at the end of 2024.

Economy & Business Oil and Gas

In the News

Jan 7, 2025

Shaffer quoted by Nikkei Asia on Biden’s ban of offshore drilling

By Brenda Shaffer

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

In the News

Jan 7, 2025

Khakova was quoted in HuffPost on Ukraine’s switch from Russian to US gas 

By Olga Khakova

Energy & Environment Europe & Eurasia

New Atlanticist

Jan 6, 2025

Justin Trudeau is out. Here’s how the next Canadian prime minister can bolster US-Canada ties.

By Imran Bayoumi

Whoever follows Trudeau as prime minister should focus on three specific areas that will be central to US-Canada relations in the year ahead.

Energy & Environment Politics & Diplomacy

New Atlanticist

Jan 6, 2025

The Russia-Ukraine energy divorce offers a chance for Europe to take control of its energy security 

By Olga Khakova

Ukraine’s closure of a pipeline that supplied Russian gas to Europe offers the European Union an opportunity to enhance its economic and energy security.

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

New Atlanticist

Jan 3, 2025

The Atlantic Council’s greatest hits of 2024

By Frederick Kempe

These articles, reports, initiatives, and convenings represent the best of the Atlantic Council’s work in 2024 to shape the global future together with allies and partners.

Economy & Business Energy & Environment

In the News

Dec 31, 2024

Khakova joins ABC News Australia to discuss the end of Russia-Ukraine gas transit

By Olga Khakova

Energy & Environment English

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