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New Atlanticist

Apr 6, 2018

US Sanctions on Oligarchs Send a Warning to Russia

By Daniel Fried

The Trump administration’s latest Russia sanctions package is solid and strong. It hits oligarchs tied to Russian President Vladimir Putin and their associated companies, two “golden children” (corrupt and privileged children of the Putin elite), Rosoboroneksport (the Russian arms firm), and selected officials. While leaving plenty of room for escalation, the new package also avoids […]

Russia

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Apr 6, 2018

Fried Quoted in The National on New Trump Sanctions on Russia

By Daniel Fried

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Russia

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Apr 6, 2018

Fried Joins NPR to Discuss the Latest U.S. Sanctions Against Russia

By Daniel Fried

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New Atlanticist

Apr 5, 2018

Curb Your Enthusiasm: Even If Viktor Orbán Loses Sunday, Hungarian Democracy Is Still In Trouble

By Jeffrey Gedmin

Six weeks ago, the ruling conservative-nationalist Fidesz party of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán was delivered a stunning defeat. The southern city of Hódmezővásárhely—population, roughly 45,000—had been governed by Fidesz mayors since 1990. The party’s candidate this time was projected to win handily, by about twenty points. Yet, that was approximately the margin of victory […]

Hungary

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Apr 4, 2018

Farkas Joins MSNBC to Discuss McMaster’s Speech

By Evelyn Farkas

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Russia

New Atlanticist

Apr 4, 2018

A Blueprint for US Strategy in the Baltics

By Damon Wilson

Since regaining independence, the Baltic states have transformed themselves into some of Europe’s most dynamic economies with some of the fastest growth rates in Europe. Baltic societies are highly digitized and connected to the outside world. They are also committed to democratic values of openness, human rights, and rule of law. Today, these accomplishments face […]

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Apr 4, 2018

Carpenter Quoted in Radio Free Europe on Anti-corruption Activists In Ukraine

By Michael Carpenter

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Ukraine

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Apr 3, 2018

Farkas Quoted in Newsmax on the Potential U.S.-Russia Talk

By Evelyn Farkas

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Russia

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Apr 3, 2018

Farkas Joins MSNBC to Discuss the Possible Meeting of Trump and Putin

By Evelyn Farkas

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Russia

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Apr 3, 2018

Farkas Quoted in Bloomberg on Trump’s Syria Policy

By Evelyn Farkas

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