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.

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UkraineAlert

Aug 15, 2021

The West must not force a Russian “peace” on Ukraine

By Volodymyr Vasylenko

By appeasing Russia in Ukraine and pressuring Kyiv to accept peace on the Kremlin's terms, the democratic world risks turning Minsk into a new Munich, argues veteran Ukrainian diplomat Volodymyr Vasylenko.

Conflict International Norms

In the News

Aug 15, 2021

Alam’s interview with Ahmad Massoud in The News International: According to Ahmad Massoud Afghanistan must have strategic partnership with Pakistan

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Crisis Management

Experts react

Aug 15, 2021

Experts react: The Taliban has taken Kabul. Now what?

By Atlantic Council experts

Atlantic Council experts, many of whom have spent many years in the trenches on Afghanistan policy, weigh in on the fall of Kabul.

Afghanistan Conflict

In the News

Aug 15, 2021

Wechsler joins Magic Afternoons to discuss the developing situation in Afghanistan

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Conflict

In the News

Aug 15, 2021

Nasr quoted in Vox: Who are the Taliban now?

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Conflict

In the News

Aug 15, 2021

Samad joins VOA Farsi to discuss Afghanistan’s government reforms and the possible transition period

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Conflict

In the News

Aug 15, 2021

Samad joins Aljazeera to discuss what Ashraf Ghani should do for Afghanistan

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Conflict

In the News

Aug 15, 2021

Samad quoted in the Global Herald: Afghanistan: Kabul is the last major city controlled by the Afghan government | DW News

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Conflict

In the News

Aug 15, 2021

Samad quoted in DW: Taliban begins to enter Kabul and minister speaks of “peaceful transfer of power”

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Conflict

In the News

Aug 15, 2021

Samad quoted in Gandhara: The Taliban is back – what happens next?

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Conflict

Experts

Events