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Trade in Action

Jul 6, 2016

TTIP&TRADE in Action – July 6, 2016

By Global Business & Economics Program

Photo source: @EU_TTIP_team 13 Reasons Why Breaking Up With The (E)U Is Hard To Do“So you broke up with the EU? You have a blank space and you’re wondering if you’re ever ever getting back together? Never fear, Taylor Swift is here to walk you through your Brexit.” The outcome of the British referendum brings […]

Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia
USS Gravely, Sept. 27, 2012 (photo: Lt. Cmdr. Corey Barker/US Navy)

Eastern Mediterranean Perspectives

Jul 6, 2016

Russia versus NATO: High Seas Interactions and High Speed Misinformation

By Steven Horrell

On 28 June, the Russian Ministry of Defense released a statement, and a video, accusing the US Navy and the destroyer USS Gravely of unsafe and unprofessional maneuvering while overtaking the Russian Navy frigate Yaroslav Mudry in the eastern Mediterranean on June 17.

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Issue Brief

Jul 6, 2016

The Future of Brazilian Politics: Where We Place Our Bets

By Ricardo Sennes and Andrea Murta

In the midst of Brazil’s current political earthquake, projecting the future of power and politics in the country is an uncertain endeavor. But the Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center is taking that chance. The Center has engaged one of Brazil’s top thinkers, our nonresident senior Brazil fellow and economist Ricardo Sennes, to analyze what current […]

Brazil

In the News

Jul 6, 2016

Schechter in Cleveland Plain Dealer: What the Candidates Aren’t Telling Ohioans About the State’s Huge Economic Stake in Mexico

By Peter Schechter

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Mexico

In the News

Jul 5, 2016

Hellyer Quoted by Foreign Policy on Islamophobia in the United States

By H.A. Hellyer

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United States and Canada

New Atlanticist

Jul 5, 2016

October Surprise? Planning for Venezuela’s Collapse

By David L. Goldwyn and Cory R. Gill

As the June 23 Brexit referendum demonstrates, governments can take irreversible, momentous, and damaging actions without anticipating the consequences. While reason suggests Venezuela should adjust its fiscal policies, ensure basic human needs, avoid sovereign default, and continue oil production for cash flow, it could easily fail to do all of the above.  The ripples of […]

Venezuela

In the News

Jul 4, 2016

Herbst Quoted by The Associated Press on Russia’s Potential Ally in Congress

By John Herbst

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Russia United States and Canada
A US B-52, two Polish F-16s, two German Eurofighters, four Swedish Gripens, and four US F-16s, June 14, 2016

NATOSource

Jul 2, 2016

NATO Summit Special Series: United States

By Kori Schake

If it feels like NATO is perpetually preparing for or having a summit meeting, that is true.

Germany NATO
Lithuanian soldiers in military exercise, June 5, 2016

NATOSource

Jul 2, 2016

NATO Summit Special Series: Lithuania

By Živilė Marija Vaicekauskaitė

With Russia’s aggressive military posture in the east and instability in the south, the transatlantic community faces its biggest strategic challenges since the end of the Cold War.

NATO Northern Europe
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NATOSource

Jul 1, 2016

Canada to Send Troops to Latvia for New NATO Force

By Murray Brewster, Canadian Broadcasting Corporation

With Crimea still under Moscow’s rule and war raging in eastern Ukraine, [Canadian Defense Minister Harjit] Sajjan acknowledged Friday the fielding of the new NATO brigade is a serious step, but one that Canada is prepared to wholeheartedly support.

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