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New Atlanticist

Mar 3, 2022

Will Finland and Sweden join NATO now?

By Anna Wieslander, Christopher Skaluba

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has shifted the political dynamics in the two militarily non-aligned Nordic states. Here’s how a fast-track NATO process could look.

NATO Northern Europe

New Atlanticist

Mar 3, 2022

Europe needs to prepare for a future without Russian energy

By Michael John Williams and Erin Hodges

One of Putin’s greatest assets is Western reliance on Russia; to move forward, this relationship must shift from one of necessity to one of convenience.

Energy & Environment Europe & Eurasia

New Atlanticist

Mar 2, 2022

The United States must help Afghan women and girls—even if it requires partnership with China

By Sahana Dharmapuri and Eric Richardson

It’s time for the Biden administration to look beyond its competition with China and realize that sometimes cooperation makes sense, even with one’s adversaries.

Afghanistan China

New Atlanticist

Mar 2, 2022

Molotov Cocktails in winter: What 1939 Finland tells us about Ukraine today

By Ann Marie Dailey

But while Ukrainians may be prepping Molotov Cocktails, this winter war is already different.

Conflict Europe & Eurasia

New Atlanticist

Feb 24, 2022

Experts React: Russia has launched a war against Ukraine. How can the West fight back?

By Atlantic Council experts

Our experts are weighing in with their thoughts about where this conflict is going and how the West can fight back.

Conflict Defense Policy

New Atlanticist

Feb 17, 2022

Twenty questions (and expert answers) about what’s happening with Ukraine and Russia

By Atlantic Council experts

As the crisis in Eastern Europe continues to unfold, we tapped our expert network to answer the burning questions about the implications for Russia, Ukraine, and the wider world.

Conflict Crisis Management

In the News

Feb 15, 2022

Kramer in The Hill discussing cybersecurity vulnerabilities

By Franklin D. Kramer

On February 15, Atlantic Council Board Director and Distinguished Fellow Franklin D. Kramer authored an article for The Hill arguing that incentivizing the establishment of an industry of private sector integrated service providers through the use of cybersecurity investment tax credits would bolster resilience in the cyberspace.

Cybersecurity Europe & Eurasia

New Atlanticist

Jan 28, 2022

Transcript: NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg on Russian aggression, Ukraine’s capabilities, and expanding the Alliance

By Atlantic Council

Russia’s military buildup in and around Ukraine is raising the specter of all-out conflict on the continent for the first time since the Cold War. Stoltenberg joined the Atlantic Council to outline NATO’s response to the renewed tensions in Europe.

Conflict Crisis Management

New Atlanticist

Jan 25, 2022

If Russia boosts its aggression against Ukraine, here’s what NATO could do

By Michael John Williams

NATO has no obligation to defend Ukraine, but it should make any Russian attempts to annex territory more difficult.

Conflict Crisis Management

Fast Thinking

Jan 25, 2022

FAST THINKING: The US bets big on NATO to deter Russia

By Atlantic Council

Can the United States convince the twenty-nine other NATO members to support a troop movement in Eastern Europe?

Conflict Crisis Management
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