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One of the most fundamental responsibilities of governments is to protect their citizens from all threats, internal or foreign. Policy makers must prepare for potential conventional warfare, terrorism and other asymmetrical attacks, and the repercussions of natural disasters and climate change to ensure the safety of their citizens. The motivation to protect against future threats must also be partnered with regular dialogue and partnership with allies and neighbors to prevent the triggering of violent conflict or destabilizing arms races.

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Nasr with NPR Capradio News: Iran and U.S. are trying to renegotiate nuclear deal

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
Nasr with NPR Capradio News: Iran and U.S. are trying to renegotiate nuclear deal

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
Nasr with NPR Capradio News: Iran and U.S. are trying to renegotiate nuclear deal

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.
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Nov 20, 2021

Nasr with NPR Capradio News: Iran and U.S. are trying to renegotiate nuclear deal

By Atlantic Council

Iran Nuclear Deterrence

In the News

Nov 20, 2021

Nasr with NPR Illinois FM 91.9: Iran and U.S. are trying to renegotiate nuclear deal

By Atlantic Council

Iran Nuclear Deterrence

UkraineAlert

Nov 20, 2021

Defensive Putin accuses West of ignoring Russian red lines

By Anders Åslund

Russian President Vladimir Putin's November 18 foreign policy speech to Russian diplomats was one of the most defensive performances of his 21-year reign, argues Anders Åslund.

Conflict National Security

In the News

Nov 19, 2021

Haring in Foreign Affairs: Ukraine in the Crosshairs

By Atlantic Council

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Nov 18, 2021

State of the Order: Assessing October 2021

The State of the Order breaks down the month's most important events impacting the democratic world order.

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In the News

Nov 18, 2021

Rahmani on Seneca’s 100 Women to Hear Podcast to discuss Afghanistan under the new rule

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Extremism

UkraineAlert

Nov 18, 2021

Why wartime Ukraine’s defense minister must be a civilian

By Andriy Zagorodnyuk

The recent appointment of Oleksiy Reznikov as Ukraine’s new defense minister is a step in the right direction away from the Soviet model towards NATO standards of civilian control over the Ukrainian armed forces.

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In the News

Nov 17, 2021

Grieco in Parameters: “The US military no longer dominates the skies”

By Atlantic Council

On November 17, Grieco was featured in the US Army War College’s Quarterly, Parameters, in which she coauthored an article with Max Bremer on the concept of verticality when assessing threats to control of the air littoral. “This new and unprecedented littoral challenge to US air superiority calls for more than technological solutions. It requires […]

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BelarusAlert

Nov 17, 2021

Belarus border crisis: Putin acts as Lukashenka’s willing enabler

By Brian Whitmore

Belarus dictator Alyaksandr Lukashenka's manufactured migrant crisis on the EU border is entirely in step with the hybrid war against the Western world being waged by his sole international patron, Vladimir Putin.

Belarus Conflict

In the News

Nov 17, 2021

Manning on TRT World: Has Biden reset relations with China after the Trump era?

By Atlantic Council

On November 17, Robert Manning was interviewed on Turkish TV’s TRT World about whether US-China relations will be reset following the Trump era. Manning observed that Biden and Xi Jinping appear to be trying to stabilize the relationship and put a floor on how badly it could degrade. More about our expert

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Osamah Al Rawhani

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

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Ibrahim Al-Assil

Nonresident Senior Fellow, Syria Project

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

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Bisher Al-Khasawneh

Distinguished Fellow, Scowcroft Middle East Security Initiative

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Omar Al-Nidawi

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Iraq Initiative Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

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