Turkish-Ukrainian defense partnership in a new geopolitical realm

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.
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Turkish-Ukrainian defense partnership in a new geopolitical realm

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
Turkish-Ukrainian defense partnership in a new geopolitical realm

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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Defense Journal by Atlantic Council IN TURKEY

Jun 22, 2023

Turkish-Ukrainian defense partnership in a new geopolitical realm

By Can Kasapoglu

The Turkish-Ukrainian strategic partnership would mark a promising opportunity for Western military industries in the post-Soviet space.

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Defense Journal by Atlantic Council IN TURKEY

Jun 22, 2023

Prospects for an improved US-Turkish strategic relationship

By Lt. Gen. (ret.) Nihat Kökmen

US approval of the sale of F-16s, aircraft modernization kits, and return of Turkey to the F-35 program are key to improving ties.

Defense Policy Defense Technologies

UkraineAlert

Jun 21, 2023

The new Ukraine will be a country worthy of its heroes

By Yulia Svyrydenko

International attention is currently focused on the progress of the Ukrainian counteroffensive but it is also vital to make sure Ukraine wins the peace by creating a secure and prosperous country, writes Yulia Svyrydenko.

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UkraineAlert

Jun 21, 2023

Putin’s nuclear threats will escalate as Ukraine’s counteroffensive unfolds

By Diane Francis

As Ukraine's long-awaited counteroffensive gets underway, there are fears that Russia's deteriorating military predicament could lead to an escalation in Vladimir Putin's nuclear threats, writes Diane Francis.

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Head of Ukraine's Office of the President Andriy Yermak shakes hands with former NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen.

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Jun 21, 2023

Anders Fogh Rasmussen and Andriy Yermak on how Ukraine’s friends should step up their support next

By Atlantic Council

Rasmussen and Yermak discuss how NATO can establish security guarantees for Ukraine ahead of the Vilnius summit.

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In the News

Jun 21, 2023

Hook in Newsweek: It’s time to call Russia’s war against Ukraine what it is: a genocide

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Eastern Europe

Issue Brief

Jun 21, 2023

How Beijing’s newest global initiatives seek to remake the world order

By Michael Schuman, Jonathan Fulton, Tuvia Gering

Recommendations on how US policymakers and European and Indo-Pacific partners can better understand China’s latest development and security initiatives to meet the rising competition.

China Economy & Business

In the News

Jun 20, 2023

Kirchberger featured in Taiwan Daily on discussing US-Taiwan-China relations

By Sarah Kirchberger

On June 20, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Sarah Kirchberger was quoted in Taiwan Daily discussing U.S.-Taiwan-China relations (text in Chinese).

Indo-Pacific Security & Defense

In the News

Jun 20, 2023

Townsend featured in Foreign Policy on US response to Ukraine’s path to NATO membership

By James J. Townsend Jr.

On June 20, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior advisor Jim Townsend was quoted in Foreign Policy on US response to Ukraine’s path to NATO membership.

Europe & Eurasia Security & Defense

MENASource

Jun 20, 2023

The way for the US to ensure Gulf security is through partnership, not policing

By David Mack

As the United States continues to work with the Gulf on security, expect blips. Despite that, Washington can get this partnership back on course.

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