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UkraineAlert

Nov 6, 2021

Ukraine’s anti-oligarch law could make President Zelenskyy too powerful

By David Clark

President Zelenskyy has trumpeted the country's new anti-oligarch law as a meaningful step towards curbing the power of Ukraine's oligarch class, but critics fear it may actually make Zelenskyy himself too powerful.

Corruption Democratic Transitions

Fast Thinking

Nov 6, 2021

FAST THINKING: What will the infrastructure bill actually do?

By Atlantic Council

What does this soon-to-be law mean for the US economy and its place in the world? Our crack economics team is here to break down what matters.

Digital Policy Economy & Business

Op-Ed

Nov 6, 2021

France and Germany seem to forget who’s behind Russia’s war on Ukraine

By Doug Klain

“After witnessing nearly eight years of the Kremlin’s war on Ukraine, one would think the international community would be clear-eyed about what kind of a war is being waged in the Donbas region and who is responsible for it. France and Germany’s recent strange attempts at whataboutism, spurred by a Ukrainian drone strike last week, […]

English Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Nov 5, 2021

Drun quoted in Al Jazeera: China to hold Taiwan independence supporters criminally liable

By Atlantic Council

On November 5, 2021, Jessica Drun was quoted in an Al Jazeera article, “China to hold Taiwan independence supporters criminally liable.” Regarding the new policy, she said that there will likely be a “blanket application” based on the Chinese government’s interpretation of “pro-independence,” including “[e]ssentially anyone that doesn’t fall in line within the rigid bounds […]

China Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Nov 5, 2021

Warrick quoted in Bloomberg Government on Biden’s nomination of Ken Wainstein

By Atlantic Council

Defense Policy Democratic Transitions

MENASource

Nov 5, 2021

Lebanon is facing two crises. Will the new prime minister survive?

By Nicholas Blanford

For a government formed less than two months ago after more than a year of bitter political wrangling, it is becoming increasingly doubtful if it will survive long enough to reach the date of parliamentary elections four months away.

Lebanon Middle East

IranSource

Nov 5, 2021

Iran’s Middle East influence may actually be declining

By Saeid Jafari

Growing global dissatisfaction with Tehran's approach to its nuclear program and delays in returning to the negotiations, as well as developments in Iran’s backyard, are undermining Iranian claims to successful “resistance” and rising influence.

Iran Middle East

In the News

Nov 4, 2021

Polymeropoulos in Belfer Center on Havana Syndrome

By Atlantic Council

Forward Defense nonresident senior fellow Marc Polymeropoulous discusses Havana Syndrome.

Americas Cuba

UkraineAlert

Nov 4, 2021

Ukraine MPs fight back against fake Covid vaccination certificates

By Oleksandra Ustinova

As Ukraine grapples with a mounting Covid-19 death toll and low vaccination rates, the country's MPs aim to adopt tougher regulations targeting the thriving Ukrainian black market for fake vaccination certificates.

Coronavirus Corruption

Report

Nov 4, 2021

What future for the Western Sahel?

By Richard Cincotta and Stephen Smith

The Western Sahel is in a demographic impasse. To work their way out of this dilemma, Sahelian governments must shift a significant part of their development focus and funding to policies and programs aimed at preventing adolescent marriages and childbearing, promoting girls’ education, securing women’s participation in public- and private-sector workplaces, and achieving small, healthy, well-educated families.

Africa Energy & Environment

Experts