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Oct 22, 2024

Israel versus Hezbollah: Not a full-scale war—yet

By Nicholas Blanford

The Israeli army appears to have absorbed some of the lessons of its troubled 2006 experience fighting against Hezbollah.

Conflict Lebanon

In the News

Oct 22, 2024

Braw in Politico on whole-of-society approach to intelligence

By Elisabeth Braw

On October 22, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Elisabeth Braw wrote an op-ed in Politico discussing the changes that the Western allies need to make to make sure their intelligence capabilities remain up to the task.

Europe & Eurasia Intelligence

In the News

Oct 22, 2024

Braw in Foreign Policy on Russia’s infamous arms dealer Viktor Bout’s connection with the Houthis

By Elisabeth Braw

On October 22, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Elisabeth Braw wrote an op-ed in Foreign Policy discussing Russia’s infamous arm dealer Viktor Bout’s connections with the Houthis in Yemen.

Arms Control Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Oct 21, 2024

Braw in CEPA’s Europe’s Edge on grayzone warfare

By Elisabeth Braw

On October 21, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Elisabeth Braw wrote an article in CEPA’s Europe’s Edge on hybrid warfare and the underwhelming response to such threats by the Western allies.

Europe & Eurasia National Security

Inflection Points

Oct 19, 2024

The US is electing a wartime president

By Frederick Kempe

Neither US presidential candidate has yet addressed the generational challenge posed by closer collaboration among China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea.

Elections National Security

In the News

Oct 18, 2024

Soofer published in The National Interest on homeland missile defense

By Atlantic Council

On October 16, Forward Defense Senior Fellow Rob Soofer published an article in the National Interest with co-author Dr. Peppino DeBiaso titled "A Homeland Missile Defense Agenda for the Next President."

Defense Industry Defense Policy

In the News

Oct 18, 2024

Kroenig quoted in Wall Street Journal on global nuclear nonproliferation

By Atlantic Council

On October 16, Scowcroft Center Director Matthew Kroenig was quoted in an article for the Wall Street Journal titled "Nuclear-War Risks Rise Again, Stoked by Global Conflicts" by Laurence Norman.

Arms Control National Security

Balkans Debrief

Oct 18, 2024

How was the CEFTA deal secured before the Berlin Process Summit? | A Debrief with Manuel Sarrazin

Europe Center Senior Fellow Ilva Tare sits down with Manuel Sarrazin from the German Federal Foreign Office to discuss the recent Berlin Process Summit and CEFTA deal, in this #BalkansDebrief.

European Union Germany

Fast Thinking

Oct 17, 2024

After Sinwar’s death, what’s next for Iran’s Axis of Resistance?

By Atlantic Council

Israel's killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar raises big questions about the future of Iran's proxy groups. Our experts answer them.

Conflict Israel

New Atlanticist

Oct 17, 2024

Experts react: Yahya Sinwar is dead. Here’s what’s next for Hamas, Gaza, Israel, and the Middle East.

By Atlantic Council experts

Israel confirmed on Thursday that it had killed the Hamas leader. Atlantic Council experts share their insights on what this means for the immediate conflict and beyond.

Conflict Israel

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