NATO Engages: Behind the Iron Curtain

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Aug 25, 2024

After a failed attack, Hezbollah’s propaganda seeks to prevent a wider war with Israel

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David Daoud

Committed as Hezbollah is to saving its Gaza-based allies, the group does not currently want a full war with Israel.

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NATO Engages: Behind the Iron Curtain

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Aug 21, 2024

How quickly can Taiwan integrate US weapon systems? Speed is essential to help deter China.

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Adam Kozloski

To better prepare Taiwan to defend itself, the United States needs more transparency into Taipei’s weapons integration challenges.

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NATO Engages: Behind the Iron Curtain

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Aug 21, 2024

Invasion? What invasion? Putin is downplaying Ukraine’s Kursk offensive

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Peter Dickinson

Vladimir Putin’s efforts to downplay Ukraine’s invasion of Russia have severely dented his strongman image and make a mockery of the West’s escalation fears, writes Peter Dickinson.

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Apr 15, 2019

NATO Engages: Behind the Iron Curtain

NATO Engages 2019 “Behind the Iron Curtain” Speaker: Rastislav Káčer, Chairman, GLOBSEC Introducer: Nik Gowing, Founder and Director, Thinking the Unthinkable Location: Washington, DC Time: 10:45 AM EDTWednesday, April 3, 2019

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NATOat70

Apr 15, 2019

NATO Engages: Serving Side by Side

NATO Engages 2019 “Serving Side by Side”  Speaker: Major Matt Wilson, United States Air Force Introducers: Ines Pohl, editor-in-chief, Deutsche WelleNik Gowing, Founder and Director, Thinking the Unthinkable Location: Washington, DC Time: 4:20 PM EDTWednesday, April 3, 2019

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9/11 - Twenty years on

Apr 15, 2019

NATO Engages: 9/11 and Article 5

By Atlantic Council

NATO Engages 2019 9/11 and Article 5 Speaker: Tim Brown, Retired Firefighter, New York Fire Department, 9/11 Survivor Introducer: Nik Gowing, Founder and Director, Thinking the Unthinkable Location: Washington, DC Time: 3:30 PM EDTWednesday, April 3, 2019 NIK GOWING: Secretary General, thank you very much. And Andrea, thank you very much indeed.

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Program Impact Story

Apr 15, 2019

Workshop on the future of Northeast Syria

By Atlantic Council

From April 15-17, Middle East Programs, along with former Resident Senior Fellow Aaron Stein (now Director of the Foreign Policy Research Institute), hosted a conference on the future of Northeast Syria in Erbil, Iraqi Kurdistan. Participants addressed the future stability of Syria’s northeast through the lens of governance, political reconciliation, and external actors. Assistant Director […]

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Democratic Transitions

In the News

Apr 11, 2019

Ashford in Center for New American Security: New voices in grand strategy

By Atlantic Council

Emma is a featured author writing about US grand stratrgy in the 2019 CNAS report, New Voices in Grand Strategy. More about our expert

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Program Impact Story

Apr 10, 2019

Roundtable with Ouidad Bouchamaoui

By Atlantic Council

On April 10, Middle East Programs hosted a private roundtable featuring Tunisian Nobel Laureate Ouidad Bouchamaoui.  Ms. Bouchamaoui spoke about her experience in the Tunisian revolution, regional developments, and aspirations for her country’s future. Damon Wilson served as moderator for the discussion, which addressed how the conflict in Libya impacts Tunisia’s security, upcoming presidential and […]

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Colombia Peace and Prosperity Task Force

Apr 9, 2019

US-Colombia Task Force – Phase 2

Today, the Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center launches phase two of its US-Colombia Task Force chaired by US Senators Roy Blunt (R-MO) and Ben Cardin (D-MD). The bi-national group will help guide President Duque, President Trump, the US Congress, and both countries’ private sectors, as Colombia transitions into a more peaceful and prosperous democracy.

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New Atlanticist

Apr 9, 2019

Stronger with Allies: Spanish and US navies doing more together

By Adm. James G. Foggo III

When we work together we enhance the collective capabilities of our maritime forces.

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Southern & Southeastern Europe

New Atlanticist

Apr 9, 2019

It’s time to invite Georgia to join NATO

By Colby Galliher

Leaving Georgia with a promise as protection in an increasingly dangerous neighborhood may only encourage Russia to exploit the West’s hesitation and retard the tenuous progress made in Tbilisi thus far.

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New Atlanticist

Apr 8, 2019

Libyan conflict could worsen migrant plight, European commissioner warns

By David A. Wemer

Europe cannot keep its head in the sand while people suffer, Dimitirs Avramopoulos says.

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