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BelarusAlert

Oct 8, 2020

Putin’s fear of democracy is fueling the crisis in Belarus

By Peter Dickinson

The leaders of pro-democracy protests in Belarus have repeatedly denied any anti-Russian agenda but this has failed to prevent Moscow from offering its full backing to beleaguered dictator Alyaksandr Lukashenka.

Belarus Democratic Transitions

In the News

Oct 8, 2020

Slavin quoted in AFP on Trump’s Iran policy

Elections Iran

In the News

Oct 8, 2020

Nawaz quoted in The Hour on migration and extremism

By Atlantic Council

Europe & Eurasia Migration

Blog Post

Oct 8, 2020

Battle Force 2045 raises important questions

By Harlan Ullman

The United States needs very capable, professional, and ready military forces that are not only equipped with the most effective and modern systems but that can be sustained given resource realities for the long term.

Defense Policy Maritime Security

In the News

Oct 8, 2020

Slavin quoted in Financial Times on US Treasury action agains Iranian banks

Economy & Business Iran

In the News

Oct 8, 2020

Shaffer quoted in Asia Times on unification between Iran’s Azeri-speaking provinces, and Turkey and Azerbaijan

Europe & Eurasia Iran

In the News

Oct 8, 2020

Slavin joins BBC to discuss US sanctions on Iran

Iran Middle East

In the News

Oct 8, 2020

Slavin quoted in USA Today on US sanctions on Iran

Iran Middle East

Article

Oct 8, 2020

Garlauskas quoted in Japan Times on North Korean strategic weaponry development

By Atlantic Council

On October 8, The Japan Times quoted a recent New Atlanticist analysis on North Korean strategic weaponry development coauthored by Markus Garlauskas, the former US National Intelligence Officer for North Korea and nonresident senior fellow with the Asia Security Initiative. The quoted analysis warns that the threat coming from North Korea is increasing not only […]

Arms Control Defense Policy
Mediterranean

Report

Oct 7, 2020

Value beyond price: Prioritizing political stability and regional integration when financing Mediterranean gas

By Olgu Okumuş

A comprehensive overview of the tensions surrounding natural gas resources in the Eastern Mediterranean which argues that development projects must take into account geopolitical rivalries as a reality in determining how to leverage East Med gas by mobilizing the power of multilateral dialogue platforms and international development banks.

Europe & Eurasia European Union

Experts

Events