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Mar 22, 2020

Haring and Klain in The National Interest: Why Autocrats Love Coronavirus

By Atlantic Council

Authoritarian leaders are constantly searching for scapegoats, working to rile up the fears of their populace, and trying to tighten their grips. To them, the coronavirus pandemic is a bonanza—the liberal democracies that would typically call them out for their violence and repression are distracted with the necessities of stopping the virus in their home […]

Central Asia Coronavirus

UkraineAlert

Mar 17, 2020

Ukraine’s horrible, no good, very bad month just got worse

By Melinda Haring

Ukraine is having a bad month, and it only seems to be getting worse.

Democratic Transitions Rule of Law

New Atlanticist

Mar 11, 2020

Support civilian leaders in Sudan while we have them

By Cameron Hudson

Rather than serving as a wakeup call to those inside Sudan that the former regime was still a force to be feared, the assassination attempt on Prime Minister Hamdok may have instead put Western nations on notice to support the civilian government while it still can.

Democratic Transitions Political Reform

New Atlanticist

Mar 10, 2020

Modi’s canceled Bangladesh visit is an opportunity

By Ali Riaz

Recent demonstrations in Bangladesh against Modi’s visit speak volumes, literally and metaphorically. Instead of dismissing them as a conspiracy, both countries will be better served if their policymakers listen and take this opportunity to reassess their relationship and the domestic political environment in Bangladesh.

Bangladesh Democratic Transitions

In the News

Mar 5, 2020

Nooruddin joins CGTN America’s “The Heat” to discuss Violence in New Delhi

By Atlantic Council

Civil Society Human Rights

In the News

Feb 28, 2020

Shahid co-chairing at the Rethinking Civil Society Project, University of York, discussing the CAA and NRC in India

By Atlantic Council

Human Rights India

Event Recap

Feb 27, 2020

The new Ecuador: A conversation with H.E. Lenín Moreno, President of Ecuador

By Isabel Kennon

On February 13, 2020, The Atlantic Council hosted H.E. Lenín Moreno, President of the Republic of Ecuador. This public event took place right after the President's first visit to Washington DC.

Americas Economy & Business

In the News

Feb 25, 2020

Nooruddin quoted in Newsweek on the realities of President Trump and PM Modi’s meeting

By Atlantic Council

Economy & Business India

In the News

Feb 25, 2020

Nooruddin joins India Today to discuss President Trump’s visit to India and its prospects for advancing US-India relations

By Atlantic Council

India International Norms

In the News

Feb 25, 2020

Nooruddin and Nawaz join CGTN America to discuss President Trump’s visit to India

By Atlantic Council

Human Rights India

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