Security & Defense

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.

Content

New Atlanticist

Aug 27, 2021

A cable from Mali: How to bring Bamako back from the brink

By Olivier-Rémy Bel, Petr Tůma

Against the backdrop of two coups, interethnic and terrorist violence moving south toward Bamako, and France shifting its posture in the Sahel, this could be the last chance to stabilize Mali.

Africa Conflict

In the News

Aug 27, 2021

Sales quoted in Christian Science Monitor on the relationship between ISIS-K and the Taliban

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Conflict

In the News

Aug 27, 2021

Wechsler quoted in The Hill on the future external counterterrorism challenges ISIS-K

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Conflict

In the News

Aug 27, 2021

Samad’s interview with CNN quoted in EconoTimes on calling out the media narrative that President Biden is to blame for the Taliban takeover

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Conflict

In the News

Aug 27, 2021

Riaz quoted in DW News on the implications of the Taliban’s win in Afghanistan for Bangladesh

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Bangladesh

In the News

Aug 27, 2021

Riaz quoted in DT Next on the implications of the Taliban’s win in Afghanistan for Bangladesh

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Bangladesh

In the News

Aug 27, 2021

Nasr quoted in Spigel on Biden and the situation in Afghanistan

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Conflict

In the News

Aug 27, 2021

Nasr’s book quoted in The Print on Pakistan and the Taliban

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Conflict

In the News

Aug 27, 2021

Samad joins CGTN’s “The Heat” to discuss the recent explosions in Afghanistan

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Crisis Management

In the News

Aug 27, 2021

Samad joins Channel 4 News to discuss engaging the Taliban

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Europe & Eurasia

Experts

Events