The price of great power politics

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
The price of great power politics

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
The price of great power politics

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.
Conflict Defense Policy

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Smart Partnerships Series

Mar 14, 2020

The price of great power politics

By Julian Mueller-Kaler

Unlike previous gatherings where a majority of participants represented government institutions, the roundtable in Germany brought together business- and private-sector representatives. Together with policy experts, they discussed the emergence of new technologies, the rise of China, and the implications of a global AI race.

Americas
China

Smart Partnerships Series

Mar 14, 2020

Europe’s third way

By Julian Mueller-Kaler

The Atlantic Council's endeavor to evaluate the implications of modern technologies for society and politics continued in Brussels, where the event was co-hosted by the European Parliamentary Research Service (EPRS).

Americas
China

Smart Partnerships Series

Mar 14, 2020

Tech cooperation at a precarious junction

By Julian Mueller-Kaler

The first roundtable of the series was held in Paris and brought together high-level delegations from the United States, China, and Europe for a wide-ranging discussion on emerging technologies.

Americas
China

UkraineAlert

Mar 13, 2020

Six years of war fail to cure Putin’s Ukraine delusions

By Taras Kuzio

How do you make peace with an adversary who openly questions your right to exist? This is the challenge facing Ukraine as it seeks to end a war with Russia while confronting old imperial prejudices that continue to influence Russian policy-making.

Conflict
Nationalism

In the News

Mar 13, 2020

Ashford in War On The Rocks: Foreign policy is much more than a liberal vs. conservative brawl

By Atlantic Council

Emma writes about the role ideology and party in US foreign policy thinking. More about our expert

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In the News

Mar 13, 2020

Borghard in Lawfare: To defend forward, the US must strengthen the cyber mission force

By Atlantic Council

Erica outlines three steps the Department of Defense should take to fund, analyze, and assess its cybersecurity capacities. More about our expert

Cybersecurity
Defense Policy

UkraineAlert

Mar 12, 2020

Russian assassinations send chilling message of impunity

By Doug Klain

Kremlin-linked assassinations are being exposed on a regular basis across Europe. Is this a sign of Russian sloppiness, or does Moscow want the world to now that it acts with impunity on the global stage?

Non-Traditional Threats
Russia

In the News

Mar 12, 2020

Max Brooks cited in the Washington Post on pandemics in fiction

By Atlantic Council

Crisis Management

New Atlanticist

Mar 12, 2020

Strike on Iraqi base kills US and Coalition soldiers: How will the US respond?

By Atlantic Council

“The attack on Camp Taji is another sign that Iraq is returning slowly to the pre-2011 insurgency,” Abbas Kadhim says. “The Iraqi government is unfortunately incapable of controlling the various armed groups that have the ability to strike anywhere they want inside the country.”

Conflict
Iraq

In the News

Mar 11, 2020

Sherman in WIRED: Giant Report Lays Anvil on US Cyber Policy

By Atlantic Council

Cybersecurity
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