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New Atlanticist

Jul 14, 2017

Maduro Consolidates Power in Venezuela

By Sara Van Velkinburgh

Venezuela is undergoing a period of profound crisis. Protests occur on a daily basis in every major city in the country. Thousands of Venezuelans have fled in search of economic opportunities and stability. In response, the government has taken drastic measures, including proposing a rewrite of the constitution. In a sign that the crisis may […]

Venezuela

New Atlanticist

Jul 14, 2017

In Brazil’s Fight Against Corruption, Legislative and Judicial Reforms Must Follow

By Roberta Braga

Since 2015, Brazilians have seen former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s name in the headlines, and not for the reasons that led him to be considered one of the most popular world leaders from 2003 to 2011. Over the past two years, Lula, as Brazilians call him, has gotten more entangled in the web […]

Brazil

In the News

Jul 13, 2017

Murta Quoted in Wall Street Journal on Conviction of Brazil’s Ex-President Lula da Silva

By Andrea Murta

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Brazil

In the News

Jul 13, 2017

Marczak Quoted in Miami Herald on Venezuela’s Constitutional Reform Referendum

By Jason Marczak

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Venezuela

Defense Industrialist

Jul 10, 2017

You can’t call the cavalry on two percent

By James Hasik

In a two-percent world, American plans against landward threats to Poland might be limited to aircraft, cruise missiles, and marines. For if the US government proportionately spent what European governments spent, there would be no cavalry riding to the rescue.

China Defense Policy

NATOSource

Jul 6, 2017

Trump Declares His Administration Will ‘Firmly’ Defend NATO’s Article 5 Commitment

By Donald Trump, White House

On behalf of all Americans, let me also thank the entire Polish people for the generosity you have shown in welcoming our soldiers to your country.

NATO Poland

EconoGraphics

Jul 6, 2017

The Big Chill(ing effect)

By Samuel Weitzman

In March 2014, the United States and the European Union (EU) issued the first in a series of sanctions against the Russian Federation for its destabilization of Ukraine and annexation of Crimea. These restrictions, which initially focused on senior Russian government officials and private individuals, have expanded to include large corporations, financial institutions, and even entire economic sectors. In retaliation, Russia has adopted counter-sanctions of its own.

Economy & Business European Union

In the News

Jul 5, 2017

Saldarriaga Joins CGTN America to Discuss Argentina’s Economy

By Andrea Saldarriaga

Watch the full broadcast here.

Latin America

In the News

Jul 4, 2017

Braga in Inside Sources: Trump’s Obsolete Stance on Cuba May Scare Off U.S. Companies, Stifle Cuba’s Entrepreneurs

By Roberta Braga

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Cuba

In the News

Jun 30, 2017

Marczak Quoted in Tampa Bay Times on Protests in Venezuela

By Jason Marczak

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Venezuela

Experts

Events