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Apr 23, 2022

Zysk in France 24: The war in Ukraine, a menace for the fragile geopolitical equilibrium in the Arctic

By Katarzyna Zysk

Katarzyna Zysk discusses the strategic implications of the war in Ukraine on the Arctic.

Conflict Eastern Europe

In the News

Apr 22, 2022

Skaluba in Defense One: NATO membership for Sweden would be ‘a small step for the military, but a giant leap for the political system’

By Christopher Skaluba

Chris Skaluba discusses how quickly Finland and Sweden could be granted admission to NATO after their applications.

Conflict Eastern Europe
Pro-Russia telegram channel circulated what it claimed was proof that Ukraine planned to sell weapons to African countries. (Source: Rezident)

New Atlanticist

Apr 22, 2022

Russian War Report: Forged document claims Ukraine is selling surplus weapons to African countries

By Digital Forensic Research Lab

A Kremlin-tied Telegram channel published a forged document claiming that Ukraine was selling surplus weapons to African countries.

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Apr 21, 2022

Climbing the ladder: How the West can manage escalation in Ukraine and beyond

By Richard D. Hooker, Jr.

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and NATO’s response increase the possibility of purposeful or inadvertent escalation in Europe. Understanding how these dynamics might impact the war and further degrade transatlantic stability is critical.

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In this photo illustration the Google Maps logo seen displayed on a smartphone and in the background. (Photo by Rafael Henrique / SOPA Images/Sipa USA)No Use Germany.

New Atlanticist

Apr 20, 2022

Russian War Report: Google refutes misleading claims about blurring Russian military assets

By Digital Forensic Research Lab

Thousands of posts online claim Google Maps unblurred satellite images of Russian military installations. Meanwhile, Russia hesitates to ban YouTube and a troll campaign distracts from Bucha.

Disinformation Internet

In the News

Apr 20, 2022

Kroenig in the Wall Street Journal on tactical nuclear weapons

By Atlantic Council

Matthew Kroenig argues for the United States to invest in tactical nuclear weapons by outlining a scenario where Russia invades Estonia, which triggers NATO's Article V.

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In the News

Apr 19, 2022

Lipsky quoted in Reuters on G20 protests over Russia

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In the News

Apr 19, 2022

Binnendijk and Pavel in Defense One: NATO will need a transition plan if Finland, Sweden ask to join

By Hans Binnendijk, Barry Pavel

Hans Binnendijk and Barry Pavel examine the practicalities of bringing Finland and Sweden into NATO.

Conflict Eastern Europe

In the News

Apr 19, 2022

Pavel in Defense One on NATO membership for Finland and Sweden

By Atlantic Council

Barry Pavel submits several options for fast-tracking any future requests from Finland or Sweden for NATO membership.

Conflict NATO

In the News

Apr 19, 2022

Ashford and Preble quoted in Foreign Affairs: Was NATO enlargement a mistake?

By Atlantic Council

On April 19, Emma Ashford was quoted in Foreign Affairs along with Christopher Preble and others on the question of whether NATO enlargement was a mistake. “The end of the Cold War and the collapse of the Soviet Union should have precipitated a shift to a new security architecture for Europe. Instead, the U.S. government […]

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