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Apr 14, 2018

World Reaction to Strikes on Syria

By Ashish Kumar Sen

The United States, the United Kingdom, and France on April 13 launched strikes on Syria in retaliation for a suspected chemical weapons attack which they blamed on Bashar al-Assad’s regime. While US Defense Secretary James Mattis described the strikes as a “one-time” shot, the Western allies warned more strikes could come in the event of […]

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Event Recap

Apr 11, 2018

Protectionism, Data Privacy, and the Transatlantic Partnership

By Global Business & Economics Program

On Friday, March 11, the Atlantic Council’s Global Business and Economics Program hosted a public conference focused on IP regulations, data privacy, and the transatlantic partnership, with a keynote speech by European Union (EU) Ambassador David O'Sullivan. The event was part of the program's Eurogrowth Initiative, as well as the ensuing private lunch, made possible through the generous support of PhRMA.

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New Atlanticist

Mar 23, 2018

The Populist Challenge to the Liberal International Order

By Jeffrey A. Stacey

Right-wing populism constitutes a sustained challenge to the seventy-year-old so-called liberal international order, a postwar construction of a body of ideas, laws, and cross-border security arrangements that have allowed the Western world to prosper while promoting general values of democracy, openness, and the rule of law. A deep backlash to the liberal order has already […]

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New Atlanticist

Mar 22, 2018

Brexit Talks Sadly Lack Vision

By Reginald Dale

The British government and the European Union (EU) are celebrating the latest “milestone” in negotiations to end Britain’s EU membership—agreement on a transition period of twenty-one months after the United Kingdom leaves the EU in just over a year’s time. EU leaders endorsed the agreement at a European Council meeting in Brussels on March 23. […]

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UkraineAlert

Mar 21, 2018

Crucial EU Initiative that Outs Kremlin Lies Under Fire

By Halya Coynash

A crucial program that identifies Kremlin methods of disinformation has come under attack. Alarmingly, one of the key accusations is that its activities constitute an attempt to restrict freedom of speech. The situation could not be more absurd.  The program running into such controversy is the East Stratcom Task Force and the EU vs Disinfo […]

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New Atlanticist

Mar 19, 2018

Full Speed Ahead to Brexit?

By Bart J. Oosterveld, Jörn Fleck, and Álvaro Morales Salto-Weis

Brexit may not be avoidable after all. The United Kingdom and the European Union (EU) announced on March 19 that they have agreed on a “large part” of an agreement that would result in Britain leaving the EU.

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New Atlanticist

Mar 17, 2018

What Not to Expect from the Saudi Crown Prince

By Richard LeBaron

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s visit to the United States has energized the commentariat in Washington. Rarely have I seen more Middle East experts opining excitedly on the personality of and prospects for an Arab leader, on the significant change he has already brought to Saudi Arabia, and on the need to support his […]

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US President Donald J. Trump has nominated Central Intelligence Agency Director Mike Pompeo (pictured) to serve as the next US Secretary of State. Pompeo, whose parents came to the United States from Italy, is being greeted in Europe with caution and concern. (Reuters/Eric Thayer)

New Atlanticist

Mar 15, 2018

A Storm is Brewing in Transatlantic Relations

By Louis Golino

Recent events in Washington, especially the nomination by US President Donald J. Trump of Mike Pompeo to be the next secretary of state and US imposition of tariffs on aluminum and steel imports, combined with a Europe that is politically weakened and internally focused, are helping create what may become the worst divergence in the […]

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In the News

Mar 9, 2018

Vajdich Quoted in Foreign Policy on U.N. Diplomacy and the U.S.

By Daniel Vajdich

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New Atlanticist

Mar 9, 2018

#MeToo Emboldens Women in Brussels

By Teri Schultz

While #MeToo was born in the United States, it quickly sparked a sister movement in Europe, #MeTooEU. Brussels was shocked by the outpouring of stories of abuse and aggression against women—predominantly emanating out of the European Parliament—and the apathy with which their complaints had been handled through official channels. On this International Women’s Day, there […]

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