AC Selects: Russia invades Ukraine: Latest insights and analysis

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
AC Selects: Russia invades Ukraine: Latest insights and analysis

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
AC Selects: Russia invades Ukraine: Latest insights and analysis

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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AC Selects

Feb 25, 2022

AC Selects: Russia invades Ukraine: Latest insights and analysis

Week of February 25, 2022 Last week, the Eurasia, Europe, and Scowcroft Centers took a deep dive into the Russian military assault on Ukraine. The virtual events discussed how the transatlantic response can be strengthened, what should the West do now to support Ukraine’s fight for independence, and what the crisis may mean for the […]

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In the News

Feb 25, 2022

Pavel featured on CNBC to discuss European security

By Atlantic Council

Barry Pavel explains the role of hybrid warfare in the 2022 Russo-Ukrainian crisis and recommends how NATO can weaponize it.

Conflict Crisis Management

In the News

Feb 25, 2022

Tabaqchali quoted in The National on Iraq’s fragile food system as Ukraine crisis halts wheat imports

By Atlantic Council

Climate Change & Climate Action Conflict

In the News

Feb 25, 2022

Lipner quoted in Jewish Telegraphic Agency on Israel’s response to Russia-Ukraine conflict

By Atlantic Council

Conflict English

In the News

Feb 25, 2022

Friedlander quoted in CNN on President Biden’s sanctions announcements

Read the full article here.

Economic Sanctions Economy & Business

New Atlanticist

Feb 24, 2022

Russian Hybrid War Report: Belarus joins conflict against Ukraine

By Digital Forensic Research Lab

The Council's open-source researchers break down the Kremlin's latest moves online and on the battlefield in its war in Ukraine.

Belarus Disinformation

Britain Debrief

Feb 24, 2022

#BritainDebrief – What can Britain do to help Ukraine? An Emergency Debrief from Tom Tugendhat, MP

By Ben Judah

As Russia launches a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Senior Fellow Ben Judah spoke with Tom Tugendhat, MP, Chair of the UK Foreign Affairs Committee, on what Britain and its allies can do for a special emergency #BritainDebrief.

Conflict Crisis Management

In the News

Feb 24, 2022

Friedlander interviewed on Marketplace with Kai Ryssdal on sanctions imposed by the Biden administration

Listen to the interview here.

Economic Sanctions Economy & Business

In the News

Feb 24, 2022

Kroenig in Fox News calling for a simultaneous US defense strategy on Europe and Asia

By Atlantic Council

On February 24, Scowcroft Center deputy director Matthew Kroenig was quoted in Fox News arguing for a simultaneous US defense strategy in Europe and Asia to better counter Russian and Chinese aggression against their democratic neighbors.

Arms Control China

In the News

Feb 24, 2022

Wetzel in Task & Purpose on Russian military equipment ‘Z’ markings

By Atlantic Council

Senior US Air Force fellow Lt Col Tyson Wetzel explains the mysterious Z markings on Russian military equipment.

Conflict Russia
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Tobias Ellwood

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Alexander B. Gray

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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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