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New Atlanticist

Aug 15, 2024

The IRA two years on: A signpost of the new economic policy consensus

By William Tobin

Signed in August 2022, the Inflation Reduction Act has prompted global competition among governments to make public investments in emerging industries and technologies.

Economy & Business International Markets

New Atlanticist

Aug 15, 2024

Will Maduro negotiate a transfer of power? And four other questions about Venezuela’s political crisis.

By Atlantic Council experts

Venezuela remains riven by its July 28 election, with Nicolás Maduro falsely claiming victory and the opposition presenting vote tally sheets that show Edmundo González received more than twice as many votes as Maduro.

Democratic Transitions Elections

MENASource

Aug 15, 2024

Red lines and reconciliation: Turkey and Syria’s diplomatic gamble

By Sinan Hatahet, Ömer Özkizilcik

The ongoing situation in Syria presents risks for Turkish security, prompting a search for viable solutions to its multifaceted challenges.

Conflict Europe & Eurasia

IranSource

Aug 15, 2024

Russian-Iranian military cooperation: How much can they depend on each other?

By Mark N. Katz

While the expansion of Russian-Iranian military cooperation might have already been in the works, these setbacks that Moscow and Tehran have experienced at the hands of US-backed Ukraine and Israel may only serve to increase it.

Conflict Europe & Eurasia

New Atlanticist

Aug 14, 2024

The UN finally advances a convention on cybercrime . . . and no one is happy about it

By Lisandra Novo

The treaty risks empowering authoritarian governments, harming global cybersecurity, and endangering human rights.

Digital Policy Human Rights

In the News

Aug 14, 2024

Svetlova in Australia/Israel Jewish Affairs Council: “Who was Ismail Haniyeh?”

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Israel

New Atlanticist

Aug 14, 2024

I was imprisoned and tortured by the Taliban for protesting gender apartheid in Afghanistan

By Zholia Parsi

Zholia Parsi describes protesting against gender apartheid in Afghanistan after the Taliban returned and abuse she faced as a result.

Afghanistan Human Rights

In the News

Aug 14, 2024

Novak quoted in VOA on Fijian Prime Minister’s visit to China ahead of Pacific Islands Forum

On August 13, GCH/IPSI nonresident fellow Parker Novak was quoted in VOA discussing Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka’s visit to China ahead of the Pacific Islands Forum. Novak noted that Rabuka might use the visit to promote his vision of a “Zone of Peace” in Pacific foreign policy and encourage China to be a friendly […]

China Indo-Pacific

New Atlanticist

Aug 14, 2024

The Olympic truce in French politics is ending. What happens next?

By Joely Virzi

Macron is basking in the success of a spectacular Olympics, but that success is unlikely to translate into political gains for the president or lead to compromises in the French Parliament.

European Union France

AfricaSource

Aug 14, 2024

Critical minerals investment must avoid the mistakes of the past in African mining

By Rama Yade, Sibi Nyaoga

By getting mining investment right, the United States can set a new precedent for its collaboration with African countries in other areas, such as health, security, and technology.

Africa Energy Transitions

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