Wartime Ukraine’s European energy integration continues

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
Wartime Ukraine’s European energy integration continues

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
Wartime Ukraine’s European energy integration continues

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.
Conflict Defense Policy

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UkraineAlert

Dec 19, 2023

Wartime Ukraine’s European energy integration continues

By Aura Sabadus

Ukraine has been invited to join Europe’s leading electricity infrastructure association in January 2024 as the country's remarkable wartime European energy sector integration continues, writes Aura Sabadus.

Conflict Energy Markets & Governance

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Dec 19, 2023

Gilbert quoted in NK News on next steps for North Korea

On December 15, Lauren Gilbert was quoted in NK News assessing President Yoon Suk Yeol’s North Korea policy as part of a survey of over 100 experts. She explained that although there was room for improvement, Yoon’s “call to cease development of the DPRK’s nuclear weapons while being open to diplomacy and providing aid” was […]

Indo-Pacific Korea

UkraineAlert

Dec 19, 2023

Ukraine’s EU accession process faces bureaucratic and political hurdles

By James Batchik

The European Council’s recent decision to open accession negotiations with Ukraine was a momentous moment both for Kyiv and the European Union. Now the serious work begins, writes James Batchik.

Civil Society Conflict

New Atlanticist

Dec 19, 2023

Inside a central bank at war

By Josh Lipsky

Get a look inside how central banks are springing into action like never before to protect their economies as their countries enter war.

Conflict Financial Regulation

In the News

Dec 19, 2023

Rich Outzen joins i24News to discuss US operation against Houthis
Conflict Israel

UkraineAlert

Dec 18, 2023

Support Ukraine today or fight Russia tomorrow

By Oleksandr Zavitnevych

The threat posed by Vladimir Putin's revisionist agenda can no longer be downplayed or denied. Instead, the choice facing Western leaders is simple: Support Ukraine today or fight Russia tomorrow, writes Oleksandr Zavitnevych.

Conflict Defense Policy

MENASource

Dec 18, 2023

2023: A year in the Middle East

By Rachel Friedman

2023 was a tumultuous and tragic year for the Middle East and North Africa. It also produced moments of hope and diplomatic feats.

Iran Iraq

In the News

Dec 17, 2023

Makanju in ITVoice on AI in India

By Anna Makanju

On December 17, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Anna Makanju was quoted in ITVoice discussing AI in India.  

Defense Technologies Europe & Eurasia

UkraineAlert

Dec 17, 2023

2024 preview: The West must decide if it wants Ukraine to win

By Richard D. Hooker, Jr.

If Western leaders fail to provide Ukraine with the weapons to defeat Putin in 2024, this will significantly increase the likelihood of a direct military confrontation between Russia and NATO, writes Richard D. Hooker Jr.

Conflict Defense Technologies

Report

Dec 15, 2023

A security strategy for the Black Sea

By Atlantic Council Task Force on Black Sea Security

This report outlines the strategic setting, regional challenges and threats, key planning assumptions, risk and risk mitigation, and finally DIME (diplomatic, informational, military, and economic) based recommendations for enhancing security and stability in the Black Sea region.

Europe & Eurasia NATO
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