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In the News

Jul 12, 2016

Saab Quoted by the Associated Press on Hezbollah in Syria

By Bilal Y. Saab

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Syria

In the News

Jul 12, 2016

Lightfoot in The Cipher Brief: More than Meets the Eye

By Jeff Lightfoot

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NATO Security & Defense

In the News

Jul 12, 2016

Metzl Joins CNN to Discuss UN South China Sea Ruling

By Jamie Metzl

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China

Event Recap

Jul 11, 2016

Unwrapping the NATO Warsaw Summit

By Lauren Speranza & Marija Vaicekauskaite

On July 11, 2016 the Atlantic Council hosted a private roundtable with General Denis Mercier, NATO’s Supreme Allied Commander Transformation on “Unwrapping the NATO Warsaw Summit.” Gen. Mercier briefed out the key deliberations and conclusions of the Alliance’s July 8-9 Warsaw Summit. A select group of experts, including Julie Smith of the Center for a […]

European Union International Organizations

In the News

Jul 8, 2016

Manning Quoted by Yonhap News Agency on the Deployment of THADD Missiles by the United States and South Korea

By Robert A. Manning

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Korea

In the News

Jul 8, 2016

Burns in The Boston Globe: Why NATO is Vital for American Interests

By R. Nicholas Burns

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NATO Security & Defense

In the News

Jul 8, 2016

Brzezinski Joins Defense News to Discuss the NATO Summit in Warsaw

By Ian Brzezinski

NATO Security & Defense

New Atlanticist

Jul 7, 2016

Brexit May Strengthen NATO

By Ashish Kumar Sen

NATO Deputy Secretary General Vershbow said Brexit may make the military Alliance more important for the UK The British vote to leave the European Union will have minimal impact on the United Kingdom’s role in NATO; it could, in fact, enhance the Alliance’s importance as a forum at which to address global challenges, NATO Deputy […]

European Union International Organizations

In the News

Jul 7, 2016

Pothier in Politico Europe: Russia Factor at NATO Summit

By Fabrice Pothier

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NATO Russia

Bremain vs Brexit

Jul 7, 2016

Stefanini in Politico Europe: How Brexit Hurts NATO

By Stefano Stefanini

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NATO Security & Defense

In the News

Jul 6, 2016

Rosenblum in The Cipher Brief: NATO and Cyberwar Strategy: Proceed with Caution

By Todd Rosenblum

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Cybersecurity NATO

Issue Brief

Jul 5, 2016

Updating NATO’s maritime strategy

By STEVEN HORRELL, MAGNUS NORDENMAN, WALTER B. SLOCOMBE

On the eve of the 2016 Warsaw Summit, NATO faces a new and challenging security environment dominated by a revanchist Russia increasingly willing to challenge the West and turbulence and violence across the Mediterranean’s southern rim. In this new security environment, the maritime domains around Europe are potential friction zones and where these challenges increasingly […]

Europe & Eurasia Maritime Security

In the News

Jul 5, 2016

Barno and Bensahel in War On the Rocks: The US Military’s Protection Deficit Disorder

By Barno and Bensahel

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In the News

Jul 5, 2016

Atlantic Council Report Restoring the Power and Purpose of the NATO Alliance Featured by RFE/RL

By Jones and Burns

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NATO Security & Defense

Bremain vs Brexit

Jul 4, 2016

Castello-Catchot Quoted by El Pais on Spain’s Role in Brexit

By Carles Castello-Catchot

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Southern & Southeastern Europe

Bremain vs Brexit

Jul 4, 2016

Castello-Catchot Quoted by EFE on Obama’s Trip to Spain, Poland After Brexit

By Carles Castell-Catchot

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Poland Southern & Southeastern Europe

New Atlanticist

Jul 1, 2016

US Isolationism Has Few Takers Abroad

By Meghan Rowley

Pew survey finds isolationist policies would be ‘unpopular’ Amid global trends of isolationism and proposals from Donald Trump for US disengagement, an international survey conducted by Pew Research Center suggests that isolationist policies would be “unpopular” if enacted by the next US administration.

Elections Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Jul 1, 2016

Farkas Joins MSNBC to Discuss America’s Role in Syria

By Evelyn Farkas

Syria

In the News

Jul 1, 2016

Manning in East Asia Forum Quarterly: What Might a New Asian Order Look Like?

By Robert Manning

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Indo-Pacific

New Atlanticist

Jun 30, 2016

NATO Must Stick to its Guns on its Eastern Flank

By Lauren Speranza

As its summit in Warsaw approaches, NATO is bolstering defenses on its eastern flank, increasing military presence, improving infrastructure, and conducting military exercises. While praised in some circles, NATO’s actions have also drawn criticism. German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier has accused the Alliance of “warmongering” and ratcheting up tensions with Russia. Russian President Vladimir Putin […]

NATO Russia
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