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Fast Thinking

Nov 17, 2020

FAST THINKING: Trump’s plan to bring US troops home by Inauguration Day

By Atlantic Council

First he shook up the leadership at the Pentagon. Now, as his new acting defense secretary announced on Tuesday, Donald Trump is planning to withdraw significant numbers of US troops from Afghanistan and Iraq. How should we weigh the noble cause of ending wars against the president’s rush to do so as his term comes to an end? And how will these moves affect the Biden administration’s options when it takes office in January?

Afghanistan Defense Industry

UkraineAlert

Nov 17, 2020

Ukraine can learn from Azerbaijan’s recent victory

By Taras Kuzio

Azerbaijan’s recent victory over Armenia offers some potentially important lessons for Ukraine, which is home to the most recent of the many little wars to erupt amid the ruins of the Soviet Empire.

Conflict Security & Defense

In the News

Nov 17, 2020

Stefanini cited in the Wall Street Journal on divisions in the transatlantic community

By Stefano Stefanini

Stefano Stefanini was cited in the Wall Street Journal on his criticism of Macron's independence of the US, which will ultimately lead to divisions in NATO and the EU.

Europe & Eurasia Security & Defense

In the News

Nov 17, 2020

Warrick quoted in the Wall Street Journal on Biden’s approach to DHS

Middle East Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Nov 17, 2020

Warrick cited on the need for nonpartisan DHS leadership in Wall Street Journal

By Atlantic Council

Warrick in WSJ: "For DHS to be able to work with people to defend their cyber networks, people have to trust that the information the department receives will not be misused."

Cybersecurity Defense Policy

In the News

Nov 17, 2020

Ashford quoted in Vox: The 3 elements of Trump’s foreign policy Biden should keep

By Atlantic Council

Emma Ashford was quoted in Vox regarding the importance of President-elect Joe Biden questioning foreign policy shibboleths. More about our expert

Coronavirus Elections

In the News

Nov 15, 2020

Hudson joins BBC World to discuss the causes of conflict in Ethiopia

By Atlantic Council

Africa Conflict

In the News

Nov 15, 2020

Hudson quoted in the Washington Examiner on the implications of conflict in Tigray for regional stability

By Atlantic Council

Africa Conflict

In the News

Nov 15, 2020

Warrick quoted in New York Times on role of DHS in climate change response

By Atlantic Council

Warrick in NYT: "[Climate change] is something that needs to be a long term priority for D.H.S."

Climate Change & Climate Action Crisis Management

In the News

Nov 15, 2020

Warrick quoted in the New York Times on Biden’s approach to the DHS

Middle East Security & Defense

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