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UkraineAlert

Nov 13, 2023

Ukraine braces for another winter of Russian attacks on power grid

By Aura Sabadus

While the Ukrainian authorities have had over half a year to prepare for a new wave of Russian air strikes, the country’s civilian energy infrastructure remains vulnerable, writes Aura Sabadus.

Conflict Drones

Event Recap

Nov 13, 2023

Fostering Growth: Women in Bahrain’s fintech sector

By Nibras Basitkey

Event recap for Bahrain second workshop, focused on Bahrain’s booming fintech industry and the growing role of women in the sector.

Economy & Business Middle East

In the News

Nov 10, 2023

Warrick in The National: US President Joe Biden condemns ‘unconscionable’ Hamas attacksWarrick in The National:

By Atlantic Council

Civil Society Democratic Transitions

Report

Nov 8, 2023

Future of the Cities Summit of the Americas

By Willow Fortunoff, Diego Area

The first-ever Cities Summit of the Americas created a new platform for mayors across the hemisphere to build partnerships with civil society organizations–particularly those focused on the region and/or local governance–private sector companies, and one another.

Civil Society Energy Markets & Governance

In the News

Nov 8, 2023

Lipsky quoted by Banking Risk and Regulation on banks assessing risks posed by China

Read the full article here.

China Conflict

In the News

Nov 8, 2023

Nusairat quoted in Wall Street Journal on post-war Gaza planning

By Atlantic Council

Civil Society Economy & Business

MENASource

Nov 7, 2023

Iraq is at a crossroads. Will it choose its Shia militias or relations with the US?

By Sarkawt Shamsulddin

Iraq is facing a high-stakes balancing act that carries profound implications for its relations with the United States and regional stability.

Iraq Israel

UkraineAlert

Nov 7, 2023

Peace is impossible while Vladimir Putin denies Ukraine’s right to exist

By Taras Kuzio

While calls to end the bloodshed in Ukraine are perfectly understandable, anyone advocating a compromise peace deal with Vladimir Putin must first reckon with the genocidal reality of Russia’s invasion, writes Taras Kuzio.

Conflict Democratic Transitions

New Atlanticist

Nov 3, 2023

Pakistan’s long journey toward sustainable growth requires timely, free, and fair elections

By Uzair Younus

Elections should be followed by a transparent, consensus-driven process that devolves power to the grassroots level through functional local governments.

Economy & Business Pakistan

MENASource

Nov 3, 2023

As the Gaza war continues, Egypt is facing pressure to act     

By Shahira Amin

As Israel expands its ground raids in the Gaza Strip, Egypt is witnessing the ripple effects of the war and faces growing pressure to act in regard to Palestinian refugees.  

Conflict Israel

Experts

Events