Politics & Diplomacy

Charai in The Hill: A defense for Facebook and global free speech

By Atlantic Council

Read Charai’s latest in The Hill on the debate between Facebook and other social media networks filling a crucial role as platforms of free speech and the unintended consequences of the social media giant’s outsized role in the public square.

Atlantic Council mentioned in Washington Post on the N7 conference in the United Arab Emirates

By Atlantic Council

Drun quoted in Deutsche Welle

By Atlantic Council

On October 12, 2021, Drun was quoted in a Deutsche Welle article about Nicaragua’s diplomatic switch from Taiwan to China. 

Drun quoted in France 24: Nicaragua switches diplomatic recognition from Taiwan to China

By Atlantic Council

On October 12, 2021, Jessica Drun was quoted in a France 24 article, “Nicaragua switches diplomatic recognition from Taiwan to China.”  When addressing Nicaragua’s switch in diplomatic recognition, Drun said “I personally believe that Taiwan’s unofficial relationships are more critical than its official ones.”

Ashford in Inkstick: Is Congress seeking accountability for the war in Afghanistan?

By Atlantic Council

On October 12, Emma Ashford authored an article for Inkstick Media entitled, “Is Congress seeking accountability for the war in Afghanistan?.” Ashford makes the case that the use of hearings on Afghanistan for short-term political objectives comes at the cost of Congress fulfilling its role of providing oversight of national security powers. “Whether it’s failing to ask questions […]