The NATO-Russia standoff could redefine the transatlantic relationship

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
The NATO-Russia standoff could redefine the transatlantic relationship

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
The NATO-Russia standoff could redefine the transatlantic relationship

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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New Atlanticist

Dec 21, 2021

The NATO-Russia standoff could redefine the transatlantic relationship

By Andrew R. Marshall

The outcome of this dispute could rewrite the terms of security on the European continent for an entire generation.

Crisis Management Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Dec 21, 2021

Cooper in Breaking Defense on deterrence during Great Power Competition

By Atlantic Council

Forward Defense nonresident senior fellow Scott Cooper writes on the importance of air power to deterrence in the context of great power competition with Russia and China.

China Conflict

UkraineAlert

Dec 21, 2021

A Russian invasion of Ukraine could be Vladimir Putin’s downfall

By Taras Kuzio

Russian President Vladimir Putin is currently threatening to launch a full-scale invasion of Ukraine but his plans do not appear to enjoy widespread support among the Russian public and could destabilize the regime.

Conflict Cybersecurity

In the News

Dec 21, 2021

Badi quoted in New York Times on the likely postponement of the Libyan elections

By Atlantic Council

Defense Policy Democratic Transitions

The 5×5

Dec 21, 2021

The 5×5—Hindsight 2021: Cybersecurity is hard

By Simon Handler

We brought together a group of distinguished experts to unpack the year that was and provide an outlook on the cyber policy challenges that lie ahead.

Conflict Cybersecurity

Atlantic Council Strategy Paper Series

Dec 21, 2021

The top twelve risks and opportunities for 2022

By Mathew Burrows, Robert A. Manning

With ongoing vaccination challenges in much of the world and the worrying emergence of the Omicron variant, along with supply bottlenecks plus rising inflation and debt, the pandemic continues to exert its relentless push and pull on a beleaguered world.

Climate Change & Climate Action Conflict

In the News

Dec 20, 2021

Sales in Real Clear Policy: Could European Parliament Hobble US in Tech Competition with China?

By Atlantic Council

China Defense Policy

In the News

Dec 20, 2021

Asat quoted in ProPublica on Purdue University’s President condemning tactics used to censor Chinese students in the US

By Atlantic Council

China Education

In the News

Dec 20, 2021

Dagres quoted in Monocle on the final round of pre-holiday nuclear talks with Iran in Vienna

By Atlantic Council

Defense Policy Energy & Environment

In the News

Dec 19, 2021

Slavin quoted in Ploughshares Fund’s 2021 Annual Report on the importance of pursuing diplomacy with Iran

By Atlantic Council

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Gorana Grgić

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Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security Transatlantic Security Initiative

Croatian Democratic Transitions

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Linda Lourie

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Forward Defense Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security

Artificial Intelligence Australia

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Ginger Matchett

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Adrienne Arsht National Security Resilience Initiative GeoStrategy Initiative

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Nasredeen Abdulbari

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Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

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Gina Abercrombie-Winstanley

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security

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Ahmed Aboudouh

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Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs Scowcroft Middle East Security Initiative

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