Russia’s economy is overheating but Putin cannot change course

MENASource Aug 25, 2024

After a failed attack, Hezbollah’s propaganda seeks to prevent a wider war with Israel

By David Daoud

Committed as Hezbollah is to saving its Gaza-based allies, the group does not currently want a full war with Israel.
Conflict Israel
Russia’s economy is overheating but Putin cannot change course

New Atlanticist Aug 21, 2024

How quickly can Taiwan integrate US weapon systems? Speed is essential to help deter China.

By Adam Kozloski

To better prepare Taiwan to defend itself, the United States needs more transparency into Taipei’s weapons integration challenges.
Conflict Defense Policy
Russia’s economy is overheating but Putin cannot change course

UkraineAlert Aug 21, 2024

Invasion? What invasion? Putin is downplaying Ukraine’s Kursk offensive

By Peter Dickinson

Vladimir Putin’s efforts to downplay Ukraine’s invasion of Russia have severely dented his strongman image and make a mockery of the West’s escalation fears, writes Peter Dickinson.
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UkraineAlert

Oct 31, 2024

Russia’s economy is overheating but Putin cannot change course

By Alexander Mertens

Russia's wartime economy is in danger of overheating due to a combination of record military spending, sanctions pressures, and runaway inflation, but Vladimir Putin dare not change course, writes Alexander Mertens.

Conflict Defense Industry

MENASource

Oct 30, 2024

Inside Israeli politics and public opinion with a pollster

By Stefanie Hausheer Ali

A Tel Aviv-based public opinion researcher and political advisor was interviewed to discuss how Israelis view Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the ongoing conflict, and the future.

Conflict Elections

New Atlanticist

Oct 30, 2024

In defense of Draghi’s defense idea: Three models for a centralized defense procurer for the EU

By Thomas Goldstein

Only a European defense procurer can provide the institutional reform to overcome intra- and intergovernmental paralysis and invest at scale.

Defense Industry Defense Policy

New Atlanticist

Oct 30, 2024

From Stoltenberg to Rutte: Italy’s hopes and concerns with NATO’s new leadership

By Gabriele Natalizia

Rome should seek clarity from the new NATO secretary general and Italy’s allies on the Alliance’s plans to ensure southern flank security.

Italy Maritime Security

Inflection Points Today

Oct 30, 2024

Putin is making the most of a distracted and divided United States

By Frederick Kempe

American neglect couldn’t come at a more perilous time. The Kremlin is causing problems from the Korean peninsula to Georgia, Moldova, and beyond.

Conflict Elections

In the News

Oct 30, 2024

Braw featured in Engelsberg Ideas

By Elisabeth Braw

On October 30, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Elisabeth Braw wrote an op-ed for Engelsberg Ideas discussing Germany’s commitment to protecting international legal norms in the Baltic Sea.

Central Europe Europe & Eurasia

UkraineAlert

Oct 29, 2024

Putin’s war on Ukrainian heritage: Russia bombs first Soviet skyscraper

By Peter Dickinson

This week's targeted Russian bombing of Kharkiv's iconic Derzhprom building was the latest in a series of attacks on Ukrainian heritage sites that many regard as evidence of a deliberate Kremlin campaign to erase Ukraine’s national identity, writes Peter Dickinson.

Conflict Disinformation

MENASource

Oct 29, 2024

Update: Israel claims it is no longer occupying the Gaza Strip. What does international law say?

By Celeste Kmiotek

On July 19, the International Court of Justice released an Advisory Opinion on the Legal Consequences Arising from the Policies and Practices of Israel in the Occupied Territory, Including East Jerusalem.

Conflict Israel

In the News

Oct 29, 2024

Eftimiades interviewed for France TV documentary on China’s espionage and transnational repression

By Atlantic Council

In 2024, Forward Defense Nonresident Senior Fellow Nicholas Eftimiades was interviewed for an award-winning documentary by France Télévisions on Chinese espionage and transnational repression efforts.

China Cybersecurity

In the News

Oct 29, 2024

Eftimiades quoted in VOA News on Chinese space exploration plans

By Atlantic Council

On Wednesday, October 23, Forward Defense Nonresident Senior Fellow Nicholas Eftimiades was quoted in an article for Voice of America (VOA) News on China's plans for future space exploration missions.

China Space
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An #ACFRONTPAGE EVENT—Raymond, who served as the first chief of space operations of the US Space Force, talks about maintaining the US military edge as the space domain becomes increasingly contested and congested.

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