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IranSource

Jan 31, 2024

To challenge the Islamic Republic’s propaganda agenda, the UN deputy high commissioner must delay her visit

By Rose Parris Richter

Civil society advocates aren’t pushing for non-engagement but for a strategic reassessment of the deputy high commissioner's visit's timing and scope.

Civil Society Human Rights

New Atlanticist

Jan 31, 2024

Italy’s G7 presidency can be a breakthrough for the ‘West’ and the ‘Rest’

By Paolo Messa, Karim Mezran

Rome is already working on revamping traditional power structures and fostering a new ethos—one that envisions new opportunities for partnership.

Economy & Business Geopolitics & Energy Security

In the News

Jan 26, 2024

Rich Outzen joins WION News to discuss ICJ ruling

International Organizations Israel

New Atlanticist

Jan 24, 2024

What the EU can do now to strengthen economic ties with Ukraine and Georgia

By Maia Nikoladze and Yulia Bychkovska

EU support for capacity-building projects in Ukraine and Georgia can help deepen their ties with the West before their accession to the bloc.

Conflict Economy & Business

New Atlanticist

Jan 22, 2024

Three Seas Initiative leaders on European connectivity and Ukraine’s reconstruction

By Daniel Hojnacki

Central and Eastern European leaders discussed the Initiative's efforts to attract investment, as well as Ukraine's potential membership.

Central Europe Economy & Business

In the News

Jan 14, 2024

Ambassador Stefanini featured in Formiche

By Stefano Stefanini

On January 14, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Ambassador Stefano Stefanini wrote an op-ed in Formiche that analyzed Africa’s role in the G7 and how Italy could serve as an interlocutor in Western institutions for the interests of countries in the so-called Global South (original source in Italian).   

Africa International Organizations
An aerial view of Quito, Ecuador

Spotlight

Jan 12, 2024

2024 predictions: How ten issues could shape the year in Latin America and the Caribbean

By Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center

How will the region ride a new wave of changing economic and political dynamics? Will the region sizzle or fizzle? Join in and be a part of our ten-question poll on the future of LAC.

Brazil Caribbean

New Atlanticist

Jan 4, 2024

With Russia focused on Ukraine, Georgia should forge ahead boldly with its Euro-Atlantic ambitions

By Jacob Paquette

Georgian officials should recognize the present opportunity to advance stronger ties with Europe and the United States, especially ahead of Georgian elections this year.

Conflict Economy & Business

New Atlanticist

Jan 4, 2024

Why is the UN secretary-general so worried about Gaza but not Ukraine?

By Pierre Goldschmidt

António Guterres should apply the same standard to Ukraine as he did to Gaza and put forward a Security Council resolution addressing Russia's nuclear threats.

Conflict Europe & Eurasia

New Atlanticist

Dec 15, 2023

The EU needs a buyers’ club for critical minerals. Here’s why.

By Nicole Lawler, Francis Shin

The EU should invite allies and partners to participate in what would primarily be a buyers’ cartel that would pool investment and facilitate coordination of market behavior among members.

Economy & Business Energy & Environment

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