Americas

Nurkin and Hu in The Hill on countering Chinese influence in multinational organizations

By Atlantic Council

On October 9, The Hill published an opinion piece from Forward Defense Non-Resident Senior Fellows Tate Nurkin and Evanna Hu discussing the need to counter Chinese influence in multilateral institutions. In this piece, they discuss how China has weaponized its role in international bodies like the United Nations and the International Technology Union to advance its foreign […]

Charai in the National Interest: Why the coronavirus can’t kill the American spirit

By Atlantic Council

Though the world is currently mired in crisis, facing challenges such as the coronavirus pandemic and its associated impacts, the United States remains an essential global leader and the only country able to organize to meet the danger of rising authoritarian powers. Confronted with these immense challenges, Atlantic Council Board Director Ahmed Charai argues, the United States will still prevail along with its values. Read Charai's latest in the National Interest on the resilience of the American spirit.

Slavin quoted in Financial Times on US Treasury action agains Iranian banks

Director Josh Lipsky Quoted in CNN on the Breakdown of Stimulus

By Josh Lipsky

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The Maduro-Hezbollah Nexus: How Iran-backed Networks Prop up the Venezuelan Regime

By Joseph M. Humire

Introduction In the face of another fated sham election in Venezuela, countries throughout the Americas and Europe are focusing on the many illicit tactics Nicolás Maduro uses to hold on to power. Top among them: the far-reaching illicit networks that prop up the Maduro regime. This includes armed groups that control vast swaths of territory, […]

Ashford’s Power Problems podcast: China, India, and sovereignty in the Himalayas

By Atlantic Council

On the October 6 Power Problems podcast, Emma talks with MIT’s Taylor Fravel about ongoing China-India tensions and what China wants from the world. More about our expert

Director Josh Lipsky Quoted in USA Today on the Failed Stimulus

By Josh Lipsky

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