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Jul 25, 2020

Slavin joins MENA on the MAP to discuss Iran and its interests in the Mediterranean region

Iran Middle East

New Atlanticist

Jul 24, 2020

Will NATO still be relevant in the future?

By Larry Luxner

“Having allies and institutions like NATO gives us an extraordinary advantage over Russia, China, and other adversaries,” Alexander Vershbow said

China NATO

In the News

Jul 23, 2020

Dagres quoted in ABC Australia on explosions and fires in Iran

Conflict Iran

MENASource

Jul 23, 2020

Iranian foreign minister’s visit aggravates Iraqi-Saudi rapprochement

By Abbas Kadhim

All the details were carefully planned for Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi’s first foreign tour since taking office. Saudi Arabia, strongly supported by the United States, was selected as the first destination for the untested Iraqi leader, who is facing insurmountable challenges on the home front. Kadhimi is eagerly looking for quick accomplishments to build […]

Economy & Business Iran

In the News

Jul 23, 2020

McFate joins CNBC to discuss the global rise of the private military industry

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Defense Industry

In the News

Jul 23, 2020

Preble in War on the Rocks: Money and Might, Net Assessment

By Atlantic Council

In this episode of Net Assessment, “Money and Might,” Christopher Preble, Zack Cooper, and Melanie Marlowe discuss economic power and national security. More about our expert

Economy & Business National Security

In the News

Jul 22, 2020

Warrick in Newsweek: Homeland Security’s mission is to defend America, not a partisan agenda

Middle East Politics & Diplomacy

UkraineAlert

Jul 22, 2020

Russia’s MH17 web of lies looks set to unravel in court

By Georgiy Kent

Ever since flight MH17 was shot down over eastern Ukraine in summer 2014, Russia has denied responsibility. However, international efforts to prove Moscow's guilt have gained momentum in 2020.

Conflict Disinformation

In the News

Jul 22, 2020

Binnendijk and Koster in Defense News: NATO needs a new core task

By Hans Binnendijk, Timo S. Koster

Hans Binnendijk and Ambassador Timo S. Koster write that NATO should adopt "conserve stability" as a fourth core task with a global focus.

Americas China

New Atlanticist

Jul 22, 2020

As Arctic warms up, US Air Force launches Department’s first strategy for confronting threats

By Larry Luxner

Driven by rising temperatures and melting ice, the vast Arctic region is changing—and so are the military priorities of the United States and its two biggest adversaries: Russia and China.

China Defense Policy

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