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Screenshot of footage from a Russian report on a supposed Ukrainian missile downed in Kherson. (SOURCE: Izvestia)

New Atlanticist

Apr 29, 2022

Russian War Report: Questions around metadata on video of Kherson explosion aftermath

By Digital Forensic Research Lab

In occupied Kherson, Russian media reported that Russian forces shot down a Ukrainian missile that they claim was aimed at a TV antenna, but metadata shows the report was shot hours before the explosions.

Disinformation Eastern Europe

In the News

Apr 29, 2022

Ashford on American Prestige: State of the Blob

By Atlantic Council

On April 29, Emma Ashford appeared in the American Prestige podcast to discuss the Blob (Washington DC’s foreign policy establishment), the war in Ukraine, and the future of liberal internationalism. “(The war in Ukraine) came as a real shock to many inside DC who were pivoting towards China. It’s my understanding that some of the […]

Civil Society Conflict

AC Selects

Apr 29, 2022

AC Selects: The future of UK financial markets and US support for Ukraine

Week of April 29, 2022 Last week, the GeoEconomics Center and the Centre for Policy Studies jointly hosted the future of UK banking and finance conference to convene senior British, US, and European leaders to discuss policy proposals concerning UK capital markets, taxation, and competitiveness. Also, the Eurasia and Scowcroft Centers hosted an #ACFrontPage event […]

Conflict Economy & Business

Conflict, Risk, and Tech

Apr 29, 2022

The 5×5—Addressing the global market for offensive cyber capabilities

By Simon Handler

Five experts unpack the global market for offensive cyber capabilities and the implications associated with the proliferation of hacking tools.

Conflict Cybersecurity

In the News

Apr 29, 2022

Preble on Net Assessment: A strategy-budget mismatch?

By Atlantic Council

On April 29, Christopher Preble and his co-hosts of the Net Assessment podcast debated the National Defense Strategy — at least the unclassified details that are currently available. They considered whether the professed strategy aligns with the budget, if either clearly signals the Biden administration’s priorities, and what it says that strategy documents are being […]

Defense Policy English

In the News

Apr 29, 2022

Warrick in Defense One on lend-lease weapon agreements for Ukraine

By Atlantic Council

Thomas Warrick comments that a lend-lease bill will strengthen Ukrainian negotiations with Moscow, and help keep aid flowing indefinitely. 

Conflict Russia

Event Recap

Apr 29, 2022

‘Blessing in Movement’ – Private Roundtable with Esawi Frej 

By Salwa Balla

On March 31, the Atlantic Council’s Middle East Programs hosted a private roundtable with Esawi Frej, Israel’s Minister of Regional Cooperation.

Israel Middle East

In the News

Apr 29, 2022

Lipsky interviewed by CNBC on how Russia’s invasion of Ukraine will impact the international financial system

Watch the interview here.

Conflict Economic Sanctions

In the News

Apr 29, 2022

Slavin quoted in Al-Monitor: Regional diplomacy could break deadlock on Iran’s IRGC

Iran Politics & Diplomacy

Fast Thinking

Apr 28, 2022

FAST THINKING: The US arms Ukraine for the long haul. Is it enough?

By Atlantic Council

Taken together, the $33 billion funding appeal and so-called Lend-Lease program will send a clear message to Russia.

Conflict Defense Industry

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