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MENASource

May 8, 2025

From rubble to rebirth: A model for Syria’s reconstruction

By Mahmood Alhosain

Almost six months since Assad regime collapse, four key pillars will determine whether this new Damascus can seize the opportunity.

Civil Society Democratic Transitions

UkraineAlert

May 7, 2025

Putin’s parade cynically exploits WWII to justify his own criminal invasion

By Peter Dickinson

Putin is expected to use this week's Victory Day parade marking 80 years since the defeat of Hitler to legitimize his current invasion of Ukraine. But if anyone is guilty of echoing the crimes of the Nazis, it is Putin himself, writes Peter Dickinson.

Brazil China

In the News

May 6, 2025

Abercrombie-Winstanley quoted in The Blade on new State Department policy to ban embassies from flying pride flag

By Atlantic Council

Resilience & Society

In the News

May 6, 2025

Abercrombie-Winstanley joins CBC Canada Tonight to discuss how DEI programs are ‘good for every employee’

By Atlantic Council

Resilience & Society United States and Canada

In the News

May 6, 2025

Abercrombie-Winstanley joins NPR to discuss Trump signing executive orders revoking federal DEI guidelines

By Atlantic Council

Resilience & Society United States and Canada

UkraineAlert

May 6, 2025

The shadow of 1930s appeasement hangs over US-led peace talks

By Oleksandr Merezhko

As the world prepares to mark the eightieth anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany, the shadow of events leading up to World War II hangs over efforts to end Russia’s current invasion of Ukraine, writes Oleksandr Merezhko.

Conflict European Union

In the News

May 5, 2025

Tahir quoted by Kyiv Post on Russian disinformation in Ukraine

By Muhammad Tahir

On May 5, Muhammad Tahir, nonresident senior fellow at the Atlantic Council’s Eurasia Center and former RFE/RL Central and South Asia liaison in Washington, DC, was quoted in Kyiv Post on the flood of Russian disinformation in Ukraine.

Europe & Eurasia Media

In the News

May 3, 2025

Tahir in MSNBC on the revocation of temporary protected status for Afghans who aided the United States

On May 3, Muhammad Tahir, nonresident senior fellow at the Atlantic Council’s Eurasia Center and former RFE/RL Central and South Asia liaison in Washington, DC, was published in MSNBC on the revocation of temporary protected status for Afghans who aided the United States during its war in Afghanistan.

Afghanistan Human Rights

New Atlanticist

May 2, 2025

The Trump-Meloni challenge: How to make both the US and the West great again

By Ira Straus

American Greatness has multiple levels, and understanding how each operates is important to making the most of US power and influence.

Italy Politics & Diplomacy

AfricaSource

May 2, 2025

To redefine US-Africa engagement, Washington must recognize the power of the African diaspora

By Kirstie Kwarteng

Embracing the digital identity economy will allow the US to shape a mutually beneficial partnership with African countries.

Africa Migration

Experts

Events