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MENASource

Sep 26, 2024

Member states can and should refer the situation of Syria to the ICC

By <span class="gta-embed--tax--expert gta-post-embed--tax--expert" >Yaser Tabbara and Nick Leddy</span>

Until a few years ago, Syria's pathway to the ICC was closed. But in 2018 and 2019, two historic ICC decisions re-opened the door for Syria's situation.

Conflict Middle East

Inflection Points

Sep 21, 2024

How the Atlantic Council contributed to Evan Gershkovich’s release

By <span class="gta-embed--tax--expert gta-post-embed--tax--expert">Frederick Kempe</span>

An encounter at the Global Citizen Awards played a modest but vital role in the exchange that released the Wall Street Journal reporter who was imprisoned in Russia.

Freedom and Prosperity International Norms

New Atlanticist

Sep 19, 2024

The Sudan crisis has become a magnet for foreign malign influence and strategic corruption

By <span class="gta-embed--tax--expert gta-post-embed--tax--expert" >Andrea Currie-Edwards</span>

To help bring about an end to the war in Sudan, the United States should stem the illicit activities of foreign actors fueling the conflict.

Conflict Corruption

New Atlanticist

Sep 18, 2024

Dispatch from Kyiv: The Kursk offensive is working, but Ukrainians are worried about US wobbling

By <span class="gta-embed--tax--expert gta-post-embed--tax--expert">John E. Herbst</span>

Morale in Kyiv has been boosted by the early success of the incursion into Kursk, but tempered by concerns over US support.

Defense Policy Human Rights

New Atlanticist

Sep 11, 2024

Mexico’s new judicial reforms could put the USMCA on shaky ground

By <span class="gta-embed--tax--expert gta-post-embed--tax--expert">Jason Marczak</span>, <span class="gta-embed--tax--expert gta-post-embed--tax--expert">María Fernanda Bozmoski</span>

Mexico’s Senate just voted on a major judicial reform package, but the outcome could cast a shadow over the upcoming review of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement.

Economy & Business Mexico

Experts react

Sep 9, 2024

Experts react: Maduro has forced Venezuela’s opposition leader into exile. What should the world do now?

By <span class="gta-embed--tax--expert gta-post-embed--tax--expert" >Atlantic Council experts</span>

Over the weekend, opposition leader Edmundo González fled to Spain after a Venezuelan court issued a warrant for his arrest. Atlantic Council experts share their insights on what’s next.

Corruption Democratic Transitions

Report

Sep 5, 2024

Supporting credible elections to advance democracy globally in 2024 and beyond

By <span class="gta-embed--tax--expert gta-post-embed--tax--expert" >Katherine Ellena, Mario Mitre, and Patrick Quirk</span>

The US and its allies support free and fair elections to strengthen democracy, ensuring global stability and security. This paper explores how US foreign aid for elections is a wise investment, highlighting priority elections in 2024 and 2025 where focused assistance can uphold democratic values and foster citizens' trust in the democratic process.

Africa Elections

New Atlanticist

Sep 4, 2024

Experts react: The US just accused Russia of meddling in the 2024 election. Here’s what to know.

By <span class="gta-embed--tax--expert gta-post-embed--tax--expert" >Atlantic Council experts</span>

Atlantic Council experts share their insights on the Biden administration’s newly announced response to what it alleges is an expansive malign influence operation by the Kremlin.

Disinformation Elections

MENASource

Sep 4, 2024

In France, it is no longer taboo to prosecute sitting heads of state like Bashar al-Assad

By <span class="gta-embed--tax--expert gta-post-embed--tax--expert" >Jeanne Sulzer and Clémence Witt</span>

The June 26 decision is the first court decision to suggest that there is no such thing as absolute immunity for a sitting head of state.

Conflict Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Sep 4, 2024

Nikoladze cited by the Congressional Research Service on Georgia’s offshore law

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Corruption Europe & Eurasia

Experts