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In the News

Dec 19, 2016

Aslund Quoted by the Boston Globe on President-Elect Trump’s Views on Russia

By Anders Aslund

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MENASource

Dec 19, 2016

The Future of EU-Turkey Relations

By Tancrède Fulconis and Aaron Stein

Turkish-European relations have declined considerably in recent years, with little progress made on the accession of Turkey to the European Union (EU) since formal negotiations began in 2005. Turkey’s actions following the failed July coup attempt and the rise of right-wing nationalist populism in the west further damaged any prospects of improving relations. The matter […]

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EUSource

Dec 19, 2016

EU bolsters trade defense, renews Russia sanctions

By Future Europe Initiative

THIS WEEK’S KEY TAKE-AWAYS EU strengthens anti-dumping measures, angering China Ukraine trade deal adapted to Dutch demands Leaders of EU-27 agree Brexit transition plan

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In the News

Dec 19, 2016

Stein Joins Background Briefing with Ian Masters to Discuss the Assassination of Russia’s Ambassador to Turkey

By Aaron Stein

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In the News

Dec 19, 2016

Stein Quoted by the New York Times on Turkey and Russia’s Roles

By Aaron Stein

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In the News

Dec 19, 2016

Stein Quoted by The Guardian on the Assassination of Russia’s Ambassador to Turkey

By Aaron Stein

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In the News

Dec 17, 2016

Woods Quoted by VOA Russia on Russian Interference in the US Election

By Beau Woods

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In the News

Dec 17, 2016

Polyakova Quoted by the New York Times on Russian Propaganda and the US Election

By Alina Polyakova

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New Atlanticist

Dec 16, 2016

Russia’s Old Tricks Against New Targets

By Anni Piiparinen and Geysha Gonzalez

The report leaked from the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) on December 9 confirmed concerns raised during the election campaign: Russia interfered in the US presidential election, with the intent of bolstering President-elect Donald Trump’s campaign. While Washington continues to debate the deeper implications of the cybersecurity breaches and leaks that marred this election season, intelligence […]

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Dec 16, 2016

Transatlantic Security in a Trump Era

By Ashish Kumar Sen

Spanish foreign minister discusses the rise of populism, dealing with Vladimir Putin, and measuring defense expenditure The year 2016 has been a terrific one for Russian President Vladimir Putin. The rising tide of populism across Europe has brought to the forefront far-right populist leaders, in France and Germany, for example, who espouse pro-Russia rhetoric. The […]

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