US-China lessons from Ukraine: Fueling more dangerous Taiwan tensions

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
US-China lessons from Ukraine: Fueling more dangerous Taiwan tensions

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
US-China lessons from Ukraine: Fueling more dangerous Taiwan tensions

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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Jun 15, 2023

US-China lessons from Ukraine: Fueling more dangerous Taiwan tensions

By John K. Culver, Sarah Kirchberger

The lessons that Washington and Beijing appear to be learning from Russia's war against Ukraine could set the stage for a crisis over Taiwan in the next few years.

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Jun 15, 2023

Jeglinskas in IQ on the 2023 NATO Summit

By Giedrimas Jeglinskas

On June 15, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Giedrimas Jeglinskas was quoted in IQ on the choice of Vilnius, Lithuania for the 2023 NATO summit (text in Lithuanian).

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Jun 15, 2023

Townsend featured in National Defense Magazine discussing US response to Ukraine’s path to NATO membership

By James J. Townsend Jr.

On June 15, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior advisor Jim Townsend was quoted in National Defense Magazine on the US response to Ukraine’s path to NATO membership.

Europe & Eurasia Security & Defense

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Jun 15, 2023

Townsend featured on The Hill discussing Ukraine’s counteroffensive

By James J. Townsend Jr.

On June 15, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior advisor Jim Townsend was quoted in The Hill discussing Ukraine’s counteroffensive.

Europe & Eurasia Security & Defense

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Jun 15, 2023

Deni in Strategi on Ukraine’s potential membership in NATO

By John R. Deni

On June 15, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow John Deni was quoted in Strategi commenting on Ukraine’s potential NATO membership (text in Indonesian).

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A Ukrainian national flag is seen, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, near the front line in the newly liberated village Neskuchne in Donetsk region, Ukraine June 13, 2023. REUTERS/Oleksandr Ratushniak TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

New Atlanticist

Jun 15, 2023

Russian War Report: Anti-Ukrainian counteroffensive narratives fail to go viral

By Digital Forensic Research Lab

As the Ukrainian counteroffensive continues in Ukraine's south and east, false narratives calling it unsuccessful fail to gain traction on Twitter.

Conflict Disinformation
A general view shows the headquarters of the African Union (AU) building in Ethiopia's capital Addis Ababa, January 29, 2017. REUTERS/Tiksa Negeri

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Jun 15, 2023

Give Africa’s peace delegation for Ukraine a chance

By Rama Yade

The African presidents aiming to bring an end to Russia’s war in Ukraine can be a part of the solution to a global problem rather than sit on the sidelines of geopolitics as collateral victims.

Africa Conflict

New Atlanticist

Jun 14, 2023

The hits and misses in Germany’s new national security strategy

By Atlantic Council experts

Chancellor Olaf Scholz has just released Germany's national security strategy. Atlantic Council experts answer the most urgent questions about the document and the path forward for this major European power.

Defense Policy Germany

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Jun 14, 2023

Rich Outzen joins TRT Francais to discuss Turkey-Ukraine-Russia 
Politics & Diplomacy Russia

New Atlanticist

Jun 14, 2023

Before embarking on arms control talks, Biden needs a nuclear deal with Congress

By Robert Soofer

The White House and Congress disagree over the type and number of nuclear weapons needed to deter Russia, China, North Korea, and potentially Iran.

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AN #ACFRONTPAGE EVENT—SAIC CEO Toni Townes-Whitley discusses the role of mission integrators in today's defense industrial base and the future of the US defense ecosystem.

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