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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

In the News

Jun 30, 2016

Metzl Quoted by International Business Times on Chinese Internet Censorship

By Jamie Metzl

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China

In the News

Jun 29, 2016

Metzl Quoted by The Guardian on the Resignation of China’s Internet Censorship Chief

By Jamie Metzl

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China

In the News

Jun 29, 2016

Farkas Quoted by Washington Post on Russian Security Services’ Increasing Brutality

By Evelyn Farkas

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Russia

Bremain vs Brexit

Jun 28, 2016

Atlantic Council Report Advocates Troop Buildup in Europe in Response to Russian Threat

By Ashish Kumar Sen

NATO must respond to threats from Russia by permanently stationing troops in the Baltic States, Poland, and the Black Sea region, according to a new Atlantic Council report. “These are clearly modest—in terms of the troop commitments—measures designed to stabilize the alliance, protect our smaller allies in the east, and do what the NATO alliance […]

European Union International Organizations

Bremain vs Brexit

Jun 28, 2016

Brzezinski Quoted by CNBC on Putin and Brexit

By Ian Brzezinski

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Bremain vs Brexit

Jun 27, 2016

Atlantic Council Event and Report on NATO After Brexit Featured by USNI

By Atlantic Council

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NATO Security & Defense

Bremain vs Brexit

Jun 27, 2016

Atlantic Council Event NATO After Brexit: Restoring the Power and Purpose of the Alliance with R. Nicholas Burns Featured by Reuters

By Atlantic Council

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NATO Security & Defense

Bremain vs Brexit

Jun 27, 2016

Benitez Quoted by Foreign Policy on Brexit’s Effect on the US-UK Security Relationship

By Jorge Benitez

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Bremain vs Brexit

Jun 27, 2016

Atlantic Council Event NATO After Brexit: Restoring the Power and Purpose of the Alliance with R. Nicholas Burns Featured by Military.com

By Atlantic Council

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NATO Security & Defense
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