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Press Release

Jan 11, 2021

Statement of concern regarding civilian criminalization of combatant commander decisions and its impact on Ukraine’s security & Western support

A group of experts with extensive professional experience and a firm commitment to Ukraine release a statement of concern regarding the Ukrainian government's criminalization of combatant commander decisions.

Rule of Law Ukraine

Inflection Points

Jan 10, 2021

Trump’s resignation would be the best path to US healing—and global effectiveness

By Frederick Kempe

As unlikely as it seems that Trump would step down, his resignation in the next week would serve him and the country best.

Elections International Norms

In the News

Jan 8, 2021

Preble on the Net Assessment podcast: Capitol breach and Cold War lessons for Sino-US ties

By Atlantic Council

On the January 8 Net Assessment podcast, Christopher Preble joined co-hosts Melanie Marlowe of CSIS and AEI’s Zack Cooper to discuss the attack at the Capitol and later, the three discuss Amb. (ret.) Michael McFaul’s analysis of the Cold War’s lessons for policy toward China. More about our expert

Americas Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Jan 7, 2021

Nooruddin joins India Today to discuss US Capitol Under Siege

By Atlantic Council

Americas Democratic Transitions

In the News

Jan 7, 2021

Nooruddin joins India Today to discuss US Capitol Under Siege

By Atlantic Council

Americas Democratic Transitions

Fast Thinking

Jan 7, 2021

FAST THINKING: How the Capitol riot was coordinated online

By Atlantic Council

The team at the Atlantic Council’s Digital Forensic Research Lab has conducted exhaustive research into how the event happened, combing through social media and other networks frequented by the far right. Let’s break down what they found.

International Norms National Security

New Atlanticist

Jan 7, 2021

It all depends on what happens next

By Daniel Fried

A mob summoned by the US president halted democracy in America. The long-term damage to the country depends on what happens next.

Elections International Norms

In the News

Jan 7, 2021

Ashford in Foreign Policy: America Can’t Promote Democracy Abroad. It Can’t Even Protect It at Home.

By Atlantic Council

On January 7, Emma Ashford wrote in Foreign Policy of the misplaced concern that domestic turmoil will undermine US foreign policy efforts: “How can anyone expect—as Joe Biden’s campaign promised—to “restore responsible American leadership on the world stage” if Americans cannot even govern themselves at home? How can the United States spread democracy or act […]

Democratic Transitions Politics & Diplomacy

New Atlanticist

Jan 6, 2021

Learning from the abyss on Capitol Hill. What now?

By Frederick Kempe

The trauma should prompt us to redouble our efforts within the United States and among allies and partners to simultaneously strengthen our principles and our bonds.

Elections International Norms

In the News

Dec 23, 2020

Nooruddin in The Hindu: COVID-19 and limits of political accountability

By Atlantic Council

Coronavirus Political Reform

Experts