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New Atlanticist

Dec 9, 2019

What’s behind Chile’s protests

By Maria Borselli

What started as a student protest over a spike in subway fares on October 18 has turned into a popular riot in Chile. Despite the twenty-six dead and thirteen thousand injured, the protesters continue to march and clash with the police in Santiago in an uprising that has surprised domestic, regional, and international experts alike.

Latin America Politics & Diplomacy

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Dec 9, 2019

US-Colombia task force launches findings of report in Bogota

By Camila Hernandez

Task Force recommendations focus on three mayor areas: Economic development and innovation; institutions, rule of law, and counter-narcotics; and the crisis in Venezuela.

Colombia Politics & Diplomacy

New Atlanticist

Dec 9, 2019

The race to secure 5G networks: Another Sputnik moment for the United States?

By James L. Jones, Jr.

Another Sputnik moment could be upon us, but this time the threat comes from China. What is urgently needed is another “JFK like” moment where the president takes to the nation the fact that we are in a struggle the likes of which we have not seen before.

China Internet

In the News

Dec 8, 2019

Manning quoted in The Global Times on U.S.-China relations

By Atlantic Council

China Conflict

In the News

Dec 6, 2019

Bryza quoted in Turkey’s Daily Sabah Newspaper on U.S.-Turkey liquid natural gas trade

By Atlantic Council

Economy & Business Energy & Environment

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Dec 5, 2019

Rapid reaction call: Steel and aluminum tariffs on Brazil and Argentina

By Frederico Fróes

Though the economic consequences of the tariffs will likely be muted in Brazil and Argentina, Trump’s announcement might damage the US’ relationship with, and influence in, the region.

Argentina Brazil

In the News

Dec 4, 2019

Ullman in UPI: NATO must recognize Russia as political, economic threat

By Harlan Ullman

Arms Control Crisis Management

New Atlanticist

Dec 3, 2019

Brazil and Argentina surprised by tariff announcement: What comes next?

By Jasper Gilardi

On December 2, US President Donald J. Trump announced that he would impose new tariffs on Brazilian and Argentinian steel and aluminum coming into the United States, a retaliation for alleged currency manipulation, which he claimed was hurting US farmers.

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Dec 3, 2019

#AlertaVenezuela: December 3, 2019

By Atlantic Council's DFRLab

Internet users in Venezuela faced partial and total loss of connectivity on December 1, 2019. The disruption was not caused by censorship, as has happened previously, but by the planned maintenance of an undersea cable. Users from privately owned service providers faced connectivity issues from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (local time), which did not affect the state-provider CANTV, according to NetBlocks, a nonprofit organization that monitors internet accessibility around the world.

Disinformation Venezuela

In the News

Dec 3, 2019

Morningstar and Simonyi in The Hill: We need to balance energy and climate needs to keep our planet livable

By Atlantic Council

Americas Climate Change & Climate Action

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