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Feb 16, 2021

Emadeddin Badi quoted in the New York Times on the interim Libyan government

Libya North Africa

In the News

Feb 16, 2021

Fontenrose joins Lawfare to discuss US-Iran relationship

Economic Sanctions Iran

In the News

Feb 16, 2021

Schuman in Politico: Europe can’t stay neutral in US-China standoff

By Atlantic Council

On February 16, 2021, Michael Schuman published an opinion piece in Politico. He argues that “China aims to create a world that is not safe for Europe — strategically, economically or ideologically,” leaving Europe with a stark choice: “Stand by the US, or become an international sideshow.”

China Europe & Eurasia

UkraineAlert

Feb 16, 2021

IMF puts Ukraine on pause over corruption concerns

By Anders Åslund

A recent IMF mission to Ukraine ended without reaching any decision on a new tranche. IMF concerns over Ukraine's anti-corruption efforts will increase the pressure on President Zelenskyy.

Corruption International Financial Institutions

Issue Brief

Feb 16, 2021

The North Atlantic community renewed: Challenges, trends, and solutions

By Richard D. Hooker, Jr.

With 900 million people and $1 trillion in defense spending, the United States and Europe represent by far the largest, oldest, and most capable economic and security community in the world.

Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia

Issue briefs and reports

Feb 16, 2021

Iraq: A road map for recovery

By C. Anthony Pfaff

In a new report, Iraq: A roadmap for recovery, Dr. C. Anthony Pfaff outlines some of the most important discussions, findings, and recommendations of the dialogue.

Arabic English

Event Recap

Feb 13, 2021

Event recap: “Post-pandemic South Asia: How the COVID-19 pandemic will affect Pakistan’s economy and regional environment”

By Atlantic Council

On February 12, 2021, the Atlantic Council’s South Asia Center hosted an event on Pakistan’s economic and regional environment in a post-pandemic world.

Civil Society Coronavirus

In the News

Feb 13, 2021

Fontenrose quoted in WSJ on US-Saudi ties

Middle East Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Feb 13, 2021

Manning and Cooper in The Hill: How to fix the US public diplomacy deficit? Bring back USIA

By Atlantic Council

On February 13, Robert Manning and Evan Cooper published an op-ed arguing that the US needs to bring back the US Information Agency to address the collapse of public diplomacy. “A robust USIA with a modern approach to information ecosystems would be a valuable asset for combatting disinformation. The U.S. faces a global landscape saturated […]

Disinformation Politics & Diplomacy

The future is here

Feb 12, 2021

The post-COVID world this week: The WHO’s vaccine reassurance, a surge in US-China bickering, and the inequity of school closures

By Atlantic Council

What can we expect from a post-COVID world after a pandemic that has reshaped international affairs? A rough education for the world’s young generations.

Coronavirus Politics & Diplomacy

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