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The countries of the Western Hemisphere have been closely connected economically, politically, and socially for most of their modern existence. Growing trade links, increased migrant and refugee flows, internal challenges of corruption and crime, and spillover from failed states are making these connections more important and require closer cooperation between governments and societies to maintain stability, address common challenges, and maximize prosperity across all of the Americas

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New Atlanticist

Oct 12, 2018

With pastor’s release, Erdoğan pulls Turkey back from the brink

By Ross Wilson

What comes next is unclear, though press reports suggest that Brunson’s release reflects a deal with Washington that presumably includes further expectations on both sides.

Turkey United States and Canada

New Atlanticist

Oct 12, 2018

Turkey frees US pastor, but bumps in relationship remain

By Aaron Stein

The US government has, over the past year, been in talks with its Turkish counterparts about the terms of Brunson’s release. His release will close a strange chapter in US-Turkish diplomatic history. It will not, however, resolve tensions.

Politics & Diplomacy Turkey

New Atlanticist

Oct 11, 2018

Quiz: Brazil’s Opening Round

By Atlantic Council

Brazil is down to its final two. Think you know everything about the race to the Palácio do Planalto? Test your knowledge with seven questions on the presidential election and the other hundreds of contests in Latin America’s biggest country. Pull up your vote count spreadsheets and prove that no one follows an election like […]

Brazil
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New Atlanticist

Oct 9, 2018

UN Ambassador Nikki Haley resigns

By Ashish Kumar Sen

Haley, a former governor of South Carolina and the daughter of Indian immigrants, at times struck an independent position from Trump, but was also a prominent supporter of the president.

International Organizations Politics & Diplomacy

2018 Elections in Latin America

Oct 9, 2018

Brazilian elections: Results and expectations

By Valentina Sader

On Tuesday, October 9, only two days after the first round of voting in Brazil, the Atlantic Council’s Adrienne Arsht Latin America, the Brazil-US Business Council, and the Brazil Institute at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars hosted the conference call “Brazilian Elections: Results and Expectations” to discuss the impact of the outcomes ahead […]

Brazil

New Atlanticist

Oct 8, 2018

Led by leftists Since 2003, Brazil could soon get a far-right president

By Ashish Kumar Sen

“Bolsonaro’s near victory in the first round shows Brazilians are fed up with insecurity and corruption, and desperately want their economic fortunes reversed,” said Jason Marczak, director of the Atlantic Council’s Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center.

Brazil Elections

2018 Elections in Latin America

Oct 7, 2018

#ElectionWatch: Claims of Electronic Voting Fraud Circulate in Brazil

By Luiza Bandeira

Ahead of Brazil’s presidential election on October 7 vote, false narratives about electronic voting fraud have spiked and deepened mistrust.

Brazil Cybersecurity

Inflection Points

Oct 6, 2018

Trump’s China offensive

By Frederick Kempe

Four pieces of news this week underscore the far-reaching, multi-faceted nature of the Trump administration efforts aimed at China, with senior officials promising more in the weeks ahead.

China Economy & Business

NATOSource

Oct 5, 2018

Stoltenberg: ‘NATO Allies Boost America’s Military Power’

By Jens Stoltenberg, NATO

NATO is very important to Europe. That’s widely recognized. But it is also very important to the United States.

NATO Security & Defense

New Atlanticist

Oct 4, 2018

Midterms seen as potential target of cyberattacks

By David A. Wemer

“Our goal at the heart of it is to ensure that every American has assurance that their vote is counted and that their vote is counted correctly,” said Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen at The Atlantic Council's Global Forum on Strategic Communications and Digital Disinformation.

Cybersecurity Security & Defense
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Fatima Abbas

Director of Tribal and Native Affairs, Department of Treasury

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Africa Americas

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Grace Abuhamad

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Nonresident Senior Fellow

Forward Defense Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security

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Iryna Adam

Research Associate

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