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Aug 13, 2018

Preble in War on the Rocks: War memorials might help us avoid future wars

By Atlantic Council

On August 13, 2018, War on the Rocks published an article by Dr. Christopher Preble titled “Remembrance of War as a Warning.” Preble explores the concept of war memorials as a deterrence measure. He considers new ways to remember America’s wars and how such changes might help us avoid future wars. More about our expert

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2018 Elections in Latin America

Aug 12, 2018

#ElectionWatch: Partisan Media Deepens Divides in Colombia

By Jose Luis Peñarredonda

During recent elections in Colombia, entities on all ends of the political spectrum spread misinformation and editorialized to suit varied agendas.

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New Atlanticist

Aug 9, 2018

The Saudi Arabia-Canada Feud, Explained

By David Wemer

Saudi Arabia and Canada have found themselves in the middle of a diplomatic crisis, which threatens to end all diplomatic and economic contacts between the two countries. Saudi Arabia expelled the Canadian Ambassador in Riyadh on August 6, after Canada’s Foreign Minister, Chrystia Freeland, called for the release of Saudi human rights activist Samar Badawi […]

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Aug 7, 2018

De Alba Joins PBS Newshour to Discuss Drone Attack on President Maduro

By Mariano De Alba

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Venezuela

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Aug 6, 2018

Marczak Quoted in Fox News on Alleged Attack on Nicolas Maduro

By Jason Marczak

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Venezuela

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Aug 6, 2018

Bolivia’s role in the energy transition threatened by lithium uncertainty

By Herbert Crowther

Electric vehicles (EVs) will play a central role in any potential global transition away from hydrocarbons and towards a more sustainable energy future. Projections of EV growth are widely bullish: by 2040, Bloomberg New Energy Finance projects 55 percent of new car sales and 33 percent of the global fleet will be EVs, while BP […]

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Aug 5, 2018

Marczak Quoted in The Wall Street Journal on Assassination Attempt of Nicolás Maduro

By Jason Marczak

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Venezuela

New Atlanticist

Aug 5, 2018

After Failed Assassination Attempt, Expect Maduro to Lash Out in Venezuela

By Ashish Kumar Sen

The Venezuelan regime will likely turn even more repressive in the wake of a purported attempt to assassinate President Nicolás Maduro in Caracas on August 4, according to Jason Marczak, director of the Atlantic Council’s Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center. Maduro was delivering a speech at a celebration of the 81st anniversary of Venezuela’s National […]

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Aug 4, 2018

De Alba Quoted in the Financial Times on Attempted Assassination of Nicolas Maduro

By Mariano de Alba

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Aug 3, 2018

Preble in The National Interest: The end of the liberal world order

By Atlantic Council

On August 3, 2018, The National Interest published an article by Dr. Christopher Preble titled “Is This the End of the Liberal World Order?” Preble argues that there is a pressing need to address the order’s shortcomings to move forward. More about our expert

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