Geopolitics looms large as Pacific Islands leaders prepare to gather in Tonga

MENASource Aug 25, 2024

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

By David Daoud

Committed as Hezbollah is to saving its Gaza-based allies, the group does not currently want a full war with Israel.
Conflict Israel
Geopolitics looms large as Pacific Islands leaders prepare to gather in Tonga

New Atlanticist Aug 21, 2024

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

By Adam Kozloski

To better prepare Taiwan to defend itself, the United States needs more transparency into Taipei’s weapons integration challenges.
Conflict Defense Policy
Geopolitics looms large as Pacific Islands leaders prepare to gather in Tonga

UkraineAlert Aug 21, 2024

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

By 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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Aug 22, 2024

Geopolitics looms large as Pacific Islands leaders prepare to gather in Tonga

By Parker Novak

Leaders from countries in the Pacific Islands will meet August 26-30, at a moment when the growing rivalry between the United States and China is reshaping the Indo-Pacific.

Australia China

UkraineAlert

Aug 22, 2024

Ukraine’s EU accession hinges on stronger defense and consolidated reforms

By Zachary Popovich

To achieve EU accession, Ukraine must strengthen its defense capabilities, execute administrative reforms within its judiciary, and implement a multi-sector approach to corruption, writes Zachary Popovich.

Civil Society Conflict

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Aug 22, 2024

Wechsler quoted in VOA News on the potential for a regional war in the Middle East

By Atlantic Council

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MENASource

Aug 22, 2024

Ensuring the UAE’s food security in an unstable region

By Hadi Fathallah

To safeguard its future, the UAE must urgently recalibrate its food security strategy while adapting to rapidly evolving global challenges.

Economy & Business Middle East

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Aug 22, 2024

Katz in Harvard Belfer Center’s Russia Matters: “Did Riyadh Really Get Moscow to Not Arm the Houthis and Why Does That Matter?”

By Atlantic Council

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New Atlanticist

Aug 21, 2024

How a ‘Free North’ strategy can ensure Arctic and Baltic security

By Kaush Arha and Tom Dans

The United States and its allies must work together to counter Russian and Chinese malign activity in the Arctic and Baltic regions.

Maritime Security National Security

New Atlanticist

Aug 21, 2024

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

By Adam Kozloski

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

Conflict Defense Policy

In the News

Aug 21, 2024

McCue co-authors chapter in edited volume on US and Indian approaches to nuclear security challenges

By Atlantic Council

On August 13, 2024, Forward Defense Visiting Senior Fellow Lieutenant Colonel James McCue co-authored a chapter in a new book published by Springer titled The Challenges of Nuclear Security: U.S. and Indian Perspectives.

Arms Control Crisis Management

MENASource

Aug 21, 2024

Negah Angha: It’s crucial to understand and listen to diverse MENA voices

By Holly Dagres

The Iranian-American foreign policy and national security expert was interviewed by our MENASource editor to discuss her views on Middle East policy, social movements, and where the region is heading.

Middle East North Africa

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Aug 21, 2024

Alkhatib joins ABC Radio National to discuss the Israel-Hamas war

By Atlantic Council

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