Security & Defense

One of the most fundamental responsibilities of governments is to protect their citizens from all threats, internal or foreign. Policy makers must prepare for potential conventional warfare, terrorism and other asymmetrical attacks, and the repercussions of natural disasters and climate change to ensure the safety of their citizens. The motivation to protect against future threats must also be partnered with regular dialogue and partnership with allies and neighbors to prevent the triggering of violent conflict or destabilizing arms races.

Content

UkraineAlert

May 16, 2024

Anger and defiance in Kharkiv as advancing Russian troops draw closer

By Maria Avdeeva

The mood in Kharkiv is a mix of anger, anxiety, and defiance as Ukraine's second city prepares to defend itself against a new Russian offensive, writes Maria Avdeeva.

Conflict Drones

New Atlanticist

May 16, 2024

Five questions (and expert answers) about the shooting of Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico

By Atlantic Council experts

Our experts explain the implications of the assassination attempt against Fico and what could come next.

Central Europe Crisis Management

In the News

May 14, 2024

Aboudouh quoted in The National News on Xi’s attempt to bring Macron into China’s peace efforts in the Middle East

By Atlantic Council

China France

In the News

May 14, 2024

Alkhatib quoted in The New York Times on campus protests and Hamas

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Human Rights

In the News

May 14, 2024

Arbit joins Bloomberg to discuss Biden’s Rafah arms stance

By Atlantic Council

Arms Control Human Rights

In the News

May 14, 2024

Bakir quoted in Al-Monitor on Hamas-Israel diplomacy talks

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Israel

In the News

May 14, 2024

Fulton quoted in The Guardian on China’s mediation role in Gaza

By Atlantic Council

China Conflict

In the News

May 14, 2024

Lipner quoted in The New York Times on Biden’s pause on weapons to Israel

By Atlantic Council

Arms Control Human Rights

In the News

May 14, 2024

Lipner joins KNX News Los Angeles to discuss Israel’s next offensive of its war in Gaza

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Human Rights

In the News

May 14, 2024

Warrick joins Nightly News to discuss border patrol tequila project probe

By Atlantic Council

Migration Resilience & Society

Experts

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