Guevara in El Heraldo in Mexico

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
Guevara in El Heraldo in Mexico

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
Guevara in El Heraldo in Mexico

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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In the News

Jun 6, 2023

Guevara in El Heraldo in Mexico

By Inigo Guevara Moyano

On June 6, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Inigo Guevara authored an article in El Heraldo de México discussing Mexican government’s report on its military posture (text in Spanish).

Security & Defense United States and Canada

UkraineAlert

Jun 6, 2023

Ukraine’s summer counteroffensive is a key moment but long-term resolve remains crucial

By Tennyson Dearing

Ukraine's summer counteroffensive is an important moment in the war with Russia but it is critical to maintain a sense of perspective and underline the need for long-term Western backing, writes Tennyson Dearing.

Conflict Freedom and Prosperity

In the News

Jun 6, 2023

Nurkin featured in Nextgov/FCW

On June 2, IPSI and FD Nonresident Senior Fellow Tate Nurkin and his coauthored report on the electrification of US military vehicles were featured in Nextgov/FCW.

Security & Defense United States and Canada

In the News

Jun 6, 2023

Kroenig and Ashford debate the role of the US in European Security

On June 2, Foreign Policy published its biweekly "It's Debatable" column featuring Scowcroft Center Vice President and Senior Director Matthew Kroenig and Emma Ashford assessing the latest news in international affairs.

Europe & Eurasia NATO

In the News

Jun 4, 2023

Hakimi quoted in Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty: The limits Of China’s budding relationship with Afghanistan’s Taliban

By Atlantic Council

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Atlantic Council President and CEO Fred Kempe speaks to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy with Atlantic Council Chairman John F. W. Rogers

Inflection Points

Jun 4, 2023

Dispatch from Kyiv: Ukraine deserves NATO membership and even more robust weapons

By Frederick Kempe

An Atlantic Council delegation's trip to Kyiv this week highlighted how important additional support is to Ukraine.

Conflict Eastern Europe

In the News

Jun 3, 2023

Deni in Iowa Public Radio on security guarantees for Ukraine

By John R. Deni

On June 3, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow John Deni was interviewed in Iowa Public Radio discussing the future security guarantees for Ukraine.

Europe & Eurasia Security & Defense

New Atlanticist

Jun 2, 2023

Five questions (and expert answers) about the recent clashes in Kosovo

By Atlantic Council experts

Protests this week in Kosovo when local officials took office resulted in injuries to NATO peacekeeping troops—and in fears of a further escalation of violence. Atlantic Council experts answer the critical questions.

Conflict Crisis Management

In the News

Jun 2, 2023

D’Anieri on WNYC: Is Ukraine’s counteroffensive ramping up?

By Atlantic Council

Politics & Diplomacy Security & Defense

MENASource

Jun 2, 2023

In an endless series of Israeli operations, Operation Shield and Arrow in Gaza was yet another name on the list

By Ksenia Svetlova

The current Israeli government is just as unable as previous ones to produce a solution to stop PIJ and Hamas in Gaza and the West Bank.

Conflict Israel
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LeAnne Noelani Howard

Nonresident Senior Fellow

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Defense Policy Europe & Eurasia

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Geopolitics & Energy Security National Security

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Tatiana Gfoeller

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Eurasia Center

Arabic Central Asia

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Maeve Cuddy

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Jeppe Kofod

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Andrea Rigoni

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Digital occupation: Inside Russia’s Telegram battle in Ukraine
Conflict Disinformation Europe & Eurasia Russia
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Book talk: A portrait of ‘the man who would be king’
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SAIC CEO Toni Townes-Whitley on mission integration in the defense ecosystem

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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