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Preble in Politifact: Afghanistan fall, the refugee crisis and the United States

New Atlanticist May 9, 2025

The new pope is American. He is also Peruvian. Why does it matter?

By Martin Cassinelli

Pope Leo XIV’s unique combination of identities could help him reframe US–Latin American relations in more humane and values-driven terms.
Human Rights Latin America
Preble in Politifact: Afghanistan fall, the refugee crisis and the United States

AfricaSource May 2, 2025

To redefine US-Africa engagement, Washington must recognize the power of the African diaspora

By Kirstie Kwarteng

Embracing the digital identity economy will allow the US to shape a mutually beneficial partnership with African countries.
Africa Migration
Preble in Politifact: Afghanistan fall, the refugee crisis and the United States

New Atlanticist Feb 11, 2025

What Trump’s mass deportation plans mean for Latin American countries

By Alicia Nieves

A massive influx of deportations could strain some nations already struggling with sluggish economic growth and high unemployment rates.
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Aug 19, 2021

Preble in Politifact: Afghanistan fall, the refugee crisis and the United States

By Atlantic Council

On August 19, Christopher Preble was quoted in a Politifact article that examined a claim that President Biden had intentionally allowed Afghanistan to “fall apart.” Preble argued that the results in Afghanistan are due more to the actions of past administrations than the current one. “‘I have seen no evidence that President Biden let Kabul […]

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BelarusAlert

Aug 18, 2021

Belarus dictator escalates EU border migrant crisis

By Brian Whitmore

The crisis on Belarus's borders with the EU continues to escalate as Belarusian dictator Alyaksandr Lukashenka weaponizes illegal migrants as part of his hybrid war against Europe.

Belarus
European Union

New Atlanticist

Aug 15, 2021

Haiti needs the world’s help. Now.

By Jason Marczak, Wazim Mowla

The world must learn from the mistakes of the past: funding failing to reach Haiti, subpar coordination with the Haitian people, and a relief effort that generated dependence on the international relief community.

Caribbean
Democratic Transitions

New Atlanticist

Aug 11, 2021

Cuba’s protests have ebbed. But the forces that fueled them are as powerful as ever.

By Jason Marczak, Wazim Mowla

The street protests have calmed down, at least for now, but this is still a perilous moment for the island—with the Cuban people in need of continued backing.

Caribbean
Cuba

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Aug 9, 2021

Mezran quoted in African Manager on Tunisian-Italian relations

By Atlantic Council

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Human Rights

In the News

Jul 15, 2021

Warrick testifies for the House Committee on Homeland Security

By Atlantic Council

Forward Defense and Rafik Hariri Center and Middle East programs Nonresident Senior Fellow Thomas S. Warrick testifies for House Committee on Homeland Security.

Coronavirus
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BelarusAlert

Jul 7, 2021

Lukashenka vs. Europe

By Brian Whitmore

The autocratic regime of Belarus dictator Alyaksandr Lukashenka is intensifying its ongoing cold war against Europe via a series of threats to block trade routes along with ongoing moves to flood the EU with illegal migrants.

Belarus
European Union

Fast Thinking

Jul 7, 2021

FAST THINKING: Why the Moïse assassination is Haiti’s worst-case scenario

By Atlantic Council

The murder leaves a power vacuum atop a country battling rampant crime and COVID-19—with no obvious succession plan in place. What’s going on in Haiti and how will it reverberate across the region?

Caribbean
Coronavirus

Event Recap

Jul 1, 2021

Event recap: A gay Muslim’s journey to acceptance

By Areeba Atique

On June 11, 2021, the Atlantic Council’s South Asia Center and the American Pakistan Foundation co-hosted author Mohsin Zaidi for a conversation on his new book, A Dutiful Boy: A memoir of a gay Muslim’s journey to acceptance, and the underlying issues it addresses relating to race, gender identity, social class, religious discrimination and more. […]

Human Rights
Migration

BelarusAlert

Jun 30, 2021

Belarus dictator weaponizes illegal migrants against EU

By Brian Whitmore

Kremlin-backed Belarus dictator Alyaksandr Lukashenka has recently begun weaponizing migrants in his escalating confrontation with the European Union and neighboring countries Poland, Latvia, and Lithuania.

Belarus
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Vice President, Head of Global Public Policy, General Motors; Chair, Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center Advisory Council

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Director, Impact and Operations and Lead for Central America

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