Bociurkiw in CNN Opinion: One month into war, Zelensky is done with niceties

New Atlanticist Mar 18, 2025

The Gaza cease-fire is over. What’s next from Israel, Hamas, and the US?

By Atlantic Council experts

In the early hours of March 18, Israel launched air strikes on Gaza, ending the two-month cease-fire. Atlantic Council experts answer pressing questions about the resumed conflict.
Conflict Israel
Bociurkiw in CNN Opinion: One month into war, Zelensky is done with niceties

New Atlanticist Mar 17, 2025

Enough carrots for Putin. For better negotiations, serve ‘maximum pressure’ instead.

By Benjamin L. Schmitt, Richard L. Morningstar, and Daniel Fried

Since Russia appears content for negotiations to move slowly, the Trump administration should turn up the pressure with new sanctions.
Conflict Economic Sanctions
Bociurkiw in CNN Opinion: One month into war, Zelensky is done with niceties

Issue Brief Mar 13, 2025

Present without impact? How the Middle East perceives China’s diplomatic engagement

By Jonathan Fulton

Despite economic advancements and high-profile diplomatic engagements, China’s influence remains largely economic rather than political, Jonathan Fulton argues.
China Economy & Business

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In the News

Mar 25, 2022

Bociurkiw in CNN Opinion: One month into war, Zelensky is done with niceties

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Politics & Diplomacy
Russian “evidence” that Ukraine intends to invade Crimea, including linguistic and cultural clues suggesting they were made in Russia. (Source: Telegram)

New Atlanticist

Mar 25, 2022

Russian War Report: Russia produces “evidence” claiming Ukraine will attack Crimea

By Digital Forensic Research Lab

A pro-Kremlin Telegram channel published suspect photos of alleged medals and certificates to reward Ukranian troops for recapturing Crimea.

Belarus Conflict

In the News

Mar 25, 2022

Merriman in The Hill on how the Russian people can end Putin’s war

On March 24, Scowcroft Center Nonresident Senior Fellow Hardy Merriman published an op-ed in The Hill outlining pathways and tactics for Russian citizens to engage in sustained civil resistance to create political transition in Russia.

Civil Society Democratic Transitions

MENASource

Mar 25, 2022

The Ukraine crisis is a reminder of why conflict-driven carbon emissions matter in MENA and beyond

By Ariel Ezrahi

The current Ukraine crisis is an alarming reminder that, as senseless wars continue to rage in the twenty-first century, the uphill struggle to combat climate change just got steeper. 

Energy & Environment Middle East

SouthAsiaSource

Mar 24, 2022

As no-confidence vote looms, Pakistan’s democracy faces key stress test

By Fahd Humayun

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan faces a no-confidence motion in the country’s National Assembly (the lower house of its Parliament).

Elections Pakistan

In the News

Mar 24, 2022

Sales in The Hill: Turn up the economic heat on Putin

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Crisis Management

MENASource

Mar 24, 2022

Action must be taken to award reparations to victims of Russian war crimes

By Jomana Qaddour, Celeste Kmiotek

The international community is overdue for an overhaul of the legal tools accessible to victims of state-sponsored crimes in the twenty-first century. Perhaps justice mechanisms for Ukraine and Syria can stymie such impunity once and for all.

Middle East Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Mar 24, 2022

Slavin quoted in CGTN on the Russia-Ukraine conflict’s potential to impact Iran nuclear talks

By Atlantic Council

Belarus Crisis Management

In the News

Mar 24, 2022

Central Bank Digital Currency tracker cited in Brookings on the impacts of a digital dollar

Read the full article here.

Economic Sanctions Economy & Business

Engagement Reframed

Mar 24, 2022

Engagement Reframed #5: Deploy America’s secret diplomatic superstars

By Evan Cooper

How the United States can leverage its immense musical talent for diplomatic benefit

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