Will democracy prevail?
Belarus
Belarus’ August 2020 presidential election saw widespread protests and serious fraud allegations as President Lukashenka claimed victory against popular opposition candidate Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya. Following a brutal crackdown against protestors by security forces, will Belarus begin its transition to democracy, or will Belarusians face further repression as Lukashenka’s rule falters?
Fri, Sep 18, 2020
Sanctions against Belarus must also target Russia
The US and EU are preparing to impose sanctions on Belarus over the Lukashenka regime’s violent crackdown on protests. To be effective, sanctions should also target Lukashenka’s Russian allies.
Mon, Sep 21, 2020
Pro-Lukashenka Telegram channels amplify each other to smear protesters
Several Telegram channels supporting Belarusian President Alyaksandr Lukashenka are actively amplifying each other’s content in an attempt to discredit anti-Lukashenka protesters while mobilizing supporters to attend pro-government rallies.
Article by Nika Aleksejeva
Thu, Sep 17, 2020
Belarus national awakening offers hope for Ukraine as Soviet collapse continues
Belarus has emerged from its post-Soviet slumber and has set out on the road to democracy. This is good news for the Belarusians themselves. It is also a welcome development for Ukraine but less so for Russia.
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Belarus: What’s next?
Belarus is at a historic crossroad by challenging President Alyaksandr Lukashenka’s fraudulent election and demanding change. While the European Union has already decided on sanctions, the United States still must shape a response.
Infrastructure, investment, & Central Europe: The Three Seas Initiative
In the run up to the October 19 Three Seas Summit hosted by the President of Estonia in Tallinn, the Atlantic Council hosts a discussion on the Three Seas Initiative and the opportunities the region’s economic vitality presents for investment.
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Mon, Sep 21, 2020
The trip from Donbas: Ukraine’s pressing need to defend its veterans
Ukraine’s veterans from the war in the Donbas are at the crossroads of major changes occurring within Ukrainian society today, but a lack of support for veterans creates a critical void in Ukraine’s national security and hobbles its transition to democracy.
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Mon, Jun 22, 2020
The European Union and the search for digital sovereignty: Building “Fortress Europe” or preparing for a new world?
However the EU redefines sovereignty post-COVID-19—including technological or digital sovereignty—the impact will not be limited to Europe and European companies.
Issue Brief by Frances Burwell, Kenneth Propp
Fri, Aug 14, 2020
Beyond 5G, Central Europe will be key to countering Chinese technological influence
In seeking to further roll back China’s influence, the US has targeted Huawei during its CEE visit as the Shenzhen-based telecoms-equipment manufacturer competes for a prominent role in the region’s cellular network infrastructure and 5G expansion.
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Thu, Aug 27, 2020
Russia and Turkey may fill in the diplomatic vacuum on Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict
In the absence of US or EU leadership, it may be up to Turkey and Russia to redirect Azerbaijan and Armenia away from the battlefield and toward the negotiating table.
New Atlanticist by Matthew Bryza
Fri, Aug 21, 2020
Unconventional monetary policy is not a free lunch in Europe or the United States
The European Central Bank and the US Federal Reserve responded to the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic with a similar prescription to the one they used during the Global Financial Crisis (GFC), but this time they multiplied the dose.
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