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

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

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

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.
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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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MENASource

Aug 19, 2021

ISIS is defeated. What becomes of the ‘Cubs of the Caliphate’ in Iraq?

By Heba Malik

In the aftermath of sanctions, three wars, and continued violence, Iraq’s infrastructure and established child services networks remain debilitated. The reintegration of child soldiers is an extensive and long-term project that demands more than Iraqi institutions can give.

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Aug 18, 2021

Samad quoted in The Seattle Times on how Ghani went from Afghanistan’s president to villain hiding in UAE

By Atlantic Council

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Aug 18, 2021

Chaudhary joins BBC Newsnight to discuss the latest on Afghanistan

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Conflict

In the News

Aug 18, 2021

Azodi joins VOA Farsi on corruption in the Afghani army

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Conflict

Experts react

Aug 18, 2021

Experts react: What the fall of Afghanistan means for Europe

By Atlantic Council experts

As policymakers in Washington grapple with the stark reality of losing Afghanistan, their counterparts across Europe are no less flummoxed over what happens next. Will Brussels be as ready to support future American foreign policy initiatives?

Afghanistan Conflict

In the News

Aug 18, 2021

Marouf quoted in Al-Monitor on the status of the Yazidi government

By Atlantic Council

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In the News

Aug 18, 2021

Dagres quoted in The New York Post on repulsive t-shirt sold after Afghans fall to death fleeing Taliban

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Conflict

In the News

Aug 18, 2021

Riaz in the Daily Star: Three concerns about Taliban 2.0

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Corruption

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Aug 18, 2021

Samad quoted in Leader-Telegram: How Afghanistan’s Ghani went from president to villain in hiding

By Atlantic Council

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Nonresident senior fellow, N7 Initiative

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