Resilience & Society

Societies are experiencing rapid shifts in the 21st century due to accelerating technological change, shifting cultural norms, and greater inclusion and equity. At the same time, deepening threats from climate change, migration, and violent conflict can pose significant challenges to societies and require solutions beyond typical political or economic policies. Effective policy making in the next century will require looking at issues through new lenses, taking into account all segments of society and the unique challenges they will need to confront.

Content

In the News

Aug 30, 2021

Cunningham quoted in the Washington Post on America’s exit from Afghanistan

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Conflict

In the News

Aug 30, 2021

Alam quoted in The Media Line on the lack of a working government and its impact on Kabul residents

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Conflict

UkraineAlert

Aug 30, 2021

What unites Ukrainians?

By Arena

As Ukraine enters its fourth decade of statehood, new research based on more than 20 focus groups held across the country offers fascinating insights into the issues and experiences that unite Ukrainians.

Democratic Transitions Resilience & Society

UkraineAlert

Aug 30, 2021

“Crimea is Ukraine”: Kyiv summit sends powerful message to Vladimir Putin

By Diane Francis

The inaugural Crimea Platform summit in August sent a strong message to Moscow that the international community continues to recognize Crimea as part of Ukraine and rejects the Russian occupation.

Conflict Human Rights

In the News

Aug 30, 2021

Sadat in USA Today on Americans in Afghanistan

By Atlantic Council

Forward Defense nonresident senior fellow Mir Sadat quoted in USA Today on the need to evacuate Americans from Afghanistan.

Afghanistan Civil Society

SouthAsiaSource

Aug 30, 2021

A moral consideration of the Taliban’s legitimacy

By Nilofar Sakhi

After the collapse of Ashraf Ghani's government and the return of Taliban, the country faces multiple challenges including humanitarian crisis and Taliban legitimacy. The international community should use aid as a leverage to pressure Taliban to form an inclusive government and address humanitarian issues.

Afghanistan Conflict

AC Selects

Aug 29, 2021

AC Selects: The withdrawal deadline and the G-7 meeting

Week of August 29, 2021 In this week’s episode, more on the situation in Afghanistan. Our security experts discussed the implications of the recent G-7 summit, the upcoming US withdrawal deadline, and what it all means for Afghans looking to flee their country. Related events

Human Rights Resilience & Society

In the News

Aug 28, 2021

Shahid joins Soch Videos for the discussion “Remembering 1971”

By Atlantic Council

Bangladesh Human Rights

In the News

Aug 27, 2021

Wechsler joins CBS News to discuss the economic and humanitarian challenges in Afghanistan

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Conflict

In the News

Aug 27, 2021

Alam joins BBC Sounds to discuss the challenges facing the Taliban

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Conflict

Experts

Events