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Oct 17, 2020

Kroenig presents on great power rivalry for Savannah Council on World Affairs

By Atlantic Council

On October 15, Matthew Kroenig gave a virtual presentation for the Savannah Council on World Affairs. He spoke about the ideas in his book: The Return of the Great Power Rivalry: Democracy versus Autocracy from the Ancient World to the US and China.

China Economy & Business

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Oct 16, 2020

Slavin quoted in Al Khaleej Today on Iran’s “third wave” of COVID-19

Coronavirus Iran

In the News

Oct 16, 2020

Mack quoted in Bloomberg on Middle East politics in a potential Biden administration

Middle East Politics & Diplomacy

IranSource

Oct 16, 2020

The Abraham Accords plays into Iran’s hands and opens the door for al-Qaeda

By Douglas London

President Donald Trump and the Gulf states might have fueled a more profound threat that extends Iran’s “axis of resistance” directly into their own houses, including a worrisome al-Qaeda component.

Iran Middle East

The future is here

Oct 16, 2020

The post-COVID world this week: A US resilience strategy, China’s trade boost, Europe’s new wave, and the pandemic’s threat to democracy

By Atlantic Council

What can we expect from a post-COVID world after a pandemic that has reshaped international affairs? A world in which democracies reign supreme—if there are many left.

Coronavirus Human Rights

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Oct 15, 2020

The Guardian highlights Washington, London support for Scowcroft Center’s D10 idea

By Atlantic Council

On October 15, The Guardian published an article discussing the future of the US-UK relationship after the November election. The article highlights support among leaders in Washington and London for a D10 of leading democracies, an idea developed by the Scowcroft Center.

Politics & Diplomacy United Kingdom

New Atlanticist

Oct 15, 2020

COVID-19 and British unity

By John M. Roberts

The coronavirus crisis is straining British unity as officials in the North of England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland clash with Boris Johnson's government over lockdowns and economic support measures.

Coronavirus Politics & Diplomacy

TURKEYSource

Oct 15, 2020

What relationship can the US and Turkey have after 2020?

By Atlantic Council IN TURKEY

In recent years, relations between the United States and its NATO ally Turkey have seen dramatic ups and downs, and Ankara has started to pursue a more independent foreign policy. Regardless of who wins the US elections, it is important to consider whether the United States and Turkey share enough common interests to facilitate strong cooperation moving forward.

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In the News

Oct 15, 2020

Khoury quoted in Al Jazeera on the release of prisoners in Yemen

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Oct 15, 2020

Kadhim quoted in the Christian Science Monitor on US-Iraq policy

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