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UkraineAlert

Oct 24, 2023

Ukraine’s EU membership bid set to receive big boost in November

By Peter Dickinson

The European Commission is expected to give Ukraine the green light to begin EU accession talks in early November, marking a significant step forward in the country’s European integration ambitions, writes Peter Dickinson.

Conflict Democratic Transitions

New Atlanticist

Oct 24, 2023

The world is on fire. The United States must lead.

By Kay Bailey Hutchison

The United States is the only power that can keep the current tensions from spreading and unite freedom-loving countries to solve the issues that will deter bigger conflicts.

Conflict Israel
United States President Joe Biden speaks during an event on Bidenomics at Prince George's Community College. The economy remains a vulnerability for Biden in polls despite positive economic data in recent months, as recent data on a manufacturing boom, job gains, strong gross domestic product growth and easing inflation fail to resonate with voters.

New Atlanticist

Oct 24, 2023

Bidenomics invites a global economy full of fences, to the United States’ detriment

By Kaush Arha

Instead of hiding behind its own fences, the United States is better served rallying the world in fencing off Chinese economic coercion.

China Economy & Business

The Big Story

Oct 24, 2023

The global consequences of the Israel-Hamas war are just beginning. Here’s what to watch.

By Kirsten Fontenrose

It's hard to predict what decisions the players will make tomorrow, but here are the early warning signs that could indicate what will come next in the Middle East and beyond.

Conflict Israel

MENASource

Oct 24, 2023

I spent two decades as a CNN correspondent. We journalists need to do a better job reporting the truth.

By Arwa Damon

The media needs to realize and recognize the role we can play in fueling polarization and hate.

Human Rights Israel

UkraineAlert

Oct 24, 2023

Battle of Avdiivka: Putin’s new offensive continues despite heavy Russian losses

By Olivia Yanchik

Russia has returned to the offensive in Ukraine in recent weeks with a major assault on the town of Avdiivka. The Russian offensive continues despite reports of catastrophic losses, underlining Putin's determination to secure victory at any price in Ukraine, writes Olivia Yanchik.

Conflict Defense Policy

New Atlanticist

Oct 24, 2023

The legal challenges in holding Iran accountable for supporting Hamas

By C. Anthony Pfaff

Under current international law, a state actor may only be responsible for the actions of a proxy if it directs the proxy to take those actions or knows that the provided material would be used to commit certain crimes.

Iran Israel

In the News

Oct 24, 2023

Davidzon in Tablet: Netanyahu’s deal with Putin goes wrong

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Israel

In the News

Oct 24, 2023

Aboudouh in The New Arab: How Arab states could respond to an Israeli invasion of Gaza

By Atlantic Council

Middle East Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Oct 23, 2023

Townsend in Svenska Dagbladet on Turkey stalling Sweden’s NATO membership

By James J. Townsend Jr.

On October 23, Transatlantic Security Advisor Senior Advisor Jim Townsend was quoted in Svenska Dagbladet discussing Turkey’s consideration of Sweden’s NATO membership bid (text in Swedish).

Europe & Eurasia NATO

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