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New Atlanticist

Feb 28, 2013

Turmoil in Tbilisi: Georgia’s Dream Imperiled

By Matthew Bryza

The culture of democracy in Georgia requires serious repair. Despite groundbreaking reforms over nearly a decade, and the freest and fairest election in the country’s history last October, mob violence recently made a near-comeback as Georgia’s primary tool of political change. 

Elections Politics & Diplomacy

New Atlanticist

Feb 27, 2013

Europe Is Still an Example in the Fight Against Climate Change

By David Koranyi

Europe-bashing is in mode nowadays, be it because of the Eurozone crisis or the European Union’s underwhelming military capabilities. Its championing role in the fight against climate change is no exception.

Energy & Environment European Union

New Atlanticist

Feb 7, 2013

Georgia’s Diplomatic Shuffle

By Laura Linderman

“America is our biggest and strongest partner, and for a country like Georgia, this is the most important diplomatic post you can imagine,” current Georgian Ambassador to the United States Temuri Yakobashvili recently told the Washington Diplomat. So when he steps down on March first, his replacement will be a key player in the US-Georgian […]

New Atlanticist

Feb 6, 2013

A Plan to Tame Civil Society in Armenia

By Anna Borshchevskaya

As Armenia prepares for a presidential election on February 18, the international community should direct its attention to a recent proposal by a presidential advisory body that—if implemented—would drastically increase government control over civil society in the country.

Elections European Union

New Atlanticist

Feb 1, 2013

Ankara Embassy Bombing: Not Another Benghazi

By Ross Wilson

Once again, hearts and prayers go out to a victim of a terrorist assault on a US diplomatic establishment.  The February 1 suicide attack on the American embassy in Ankara claimed one wounded, a visiting Turkish journalist, and two dead–embassy security guard Mustafa Akarsu and the bomber himself. 

Turkey

New Atlanticist

Jan 11, 2013

Murder in France, Fragile Opening in Turkey

By Ross Wilson

Who carried out the execution of three women prominent in the European branch of the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) in Paris on January 9 and what was their intended message are unclear.

France Turkey

New Atlanticist

Jan 3, 2013

Russia’s Ban on Adoptions a Sign that “Reset” Has Reached its Limits

By Anna Borshchevskaya

On December 28, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed into law a bill banning U.S. citizens from adopting Russian children.

Russia

Transcript

Dec 18, 2012

Energy and Security from the Caspian to Europe

By Jason Harmala

Energy and Security from the Caspian to Europe Welcome and Moderator: Ross Wilson, Director, Patriciu Eurasia Center, Atlantic Council Speakers: Neil Brown, Senior Staff Member, Senate Foreign Relations Committee Staff Marik String, Deputy Chief Counsel, Senate Foreign Relations Committee Staff Discussants: David Koryani, Deputy Director, Patriciu Eurasia Center, Atlantic Council Adnan Vatansever, Independent Analyst  Date: […]

Event Recap

Dec 18, 2012

Energy and Security from the Caspian to Europe

By Jason Harmala

On December 18, the Atlantic Council held a discussion with the authors of the recently released Senate Foreign Relations Committee report, “Energy and Security from the Caspian to Europe.”

New Atlanticist

Dec 11, 2012

Early Foreign Policy Signs from Georgia Seem Positive

By Michael Cecire and Laura Linderman

Following recent landmark elections, Georgia’s new government has an opportunity to build on the success of the country’s first constitutional transfer of power. With a host of challenges ahead, the United States can and should leverage its strategic partnership with Georgia to help advance the country’s Euro-Atlantic aspirations, consolidate democratic institutions and practices, and support […]

The Caucasus
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