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In the News

Dec 6, 2016

Joyner: Greater Deference to Generals Has Undermined Civilian Control of the Military

By James Joyner

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In the News

Dec 6, 2016

Metzl Joins CNN to Discuss US-China Relations

By Jamie Metzl

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China

In the News

Dec 6, 2016

Manning Quoted by CNBC on the Changing Dynamics in the US-China Relationship

By Robert Manning

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China

In the News

Dec 6, 2016

Metzl in US News: Trump on the Line

By Jamie Metzl

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China

In the News

Dec 6, 2016

Burrows Quoted by CNN on The End of the EU and Trump’s Influence

By Matthew J. Burrows

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Atlantic Council Strategy Paper Series

Dec 6, 2016

A measured US strategy for the new Africa

By Dr. J. Peter Pham

Africa’s story is increasingly one of economic dynamism that is driven, in part, by political reform and improvements in governance. But, there are also very real security, humanitarian, and developmental challenges that remain to be confronted. The United States has a stake in helping to tackle these challenges, not least because it is in its own national interest to do so.

Africa East Africa

In the News

Dec 5, 2016

Manning Quoted by CNBC on the US-China Economic Relationship

By Robert Manning

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China

In the News

Dec 5, 2016

Metzl Joins Bloomberg to Discuss Trump’s Foreign Policy Position on China

By Jamie Metzl

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China

In the News

Dec 5, 2016

Stefanini Quoted by POLITICO on Italy’s Anxiety Over a Post-Renzi Government

By Stefano Stefanini

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Italy

In the News

Dec 5, 2016

Manning Quoted by Yonhap News Agency on Trump’s Call With Taiwan’s Leader

By Robert A. Manning

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In the News

Dec 3, 2016

Pavel Quoted by CNN on Implications of Trump’s Call With Taiwan

By Barry Pavel

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New Atlanticist

Dec 2, 2016

Dispatch from Berlin

By Jasmine El-Gamal

An undercurrent of apprehension regarding global affairs and concern in the aftermath of the US presidential elections defined the 6th Berlin Foreign Policy Forum, held on November 29 by the Körber Foundation in Berlin, Germany. In a wide-ranging and deeply contemplative dialogue, Wolfgang Schäuble, Germany’s Federal Minister of Finance, made the case for a strong […]

Germany

In the News

Dec 2, 2016

Barno Quoted by Christian Science Monitor on Why Trump’s Cabinet Picks Give Pentagon Pause

By David Barno

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New Atlanticist

Dec 2, 2016

Mosul Will Be Remembered As a Turning Point

By Tyler Nocita

The US-led coalition offensive to retake Mosul, Iraq’s second-largest city and the final major foothold of the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS) in Iraq, has progressed slowly but positively over the course of the past month. However, questions still remain whether the offensive, Operation Inherent Resolve, will prove to be a coalition of […]

Iraq

Event Recap

Dec 2, 2016

Cross-Strait Series: What’s Next for Asia under President-Elect Trump?

By Iris Hsu

On December 2, the Atlantic Council’s Brent Scowcroft Center on International Security hosted a discussion on the incoming administration’s Asia policy and its potential impacts for the region. The session was led by David Wertime, a senior editor at Foreign Policy magazine. Following a welcome and introductory remarks by the Honorable Jon M. Huntsman, Jr., […]

Indo-Pacific

In the News

Dec 1, 2016

Metzl Joins CNN to Discuss Political Turmoil in South Korea

By Jamie Metzl

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Korea

In the News

Dec 1, 2016

Manning Quoted by Yonhap News Agency on the New Package of UN Sanctions on North Korea

By Robert A. Manning

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Korea

Report

Dec 1, 2016

Latin America and the Caribbean 2030: future scenarios

By Jason Marczak and Peter Engelke

A new Atlantic Council–Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) report lays out six scenarios for Latin America and the Caribbean in 2030, underscoring how greater integration and better governance hold the key to greater prosperity.

Democratic Transitions Economy & Business

In the News

Nov 30, 2016

Wyne in The Diplomat: China’s Opportunity To Be A Responsible Stakeholder?

By Ali Wyne

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China

In the News

Nov 30, 2016

El-Gamal Quoted by POLITICO on Trump’s Attitude Toward Muslims

By Jasmine El-Gamal

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