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New Atlanticist

Mar 4, 2022

To decipher Putin’s nuclear threats, watch what he does—not what he says

By Matthew Kroenig, Mark J. Massa, Alyxandra Marine

For years, Moscow has made nuclear weapons a centerpiece of its military doctrine. The West must not capitulate.

Conflict Nuclear Deterrence

In the News

Mar 4, 2022

Lipner mentioned in the Jewish Insider on Israel’s strategic role in Ukraine conflict

By Atlantic Council

Europe & Eurasia Israel

Britain Debrief

Mar 4, 2022

#BritainDebrief – What impact are Britain and Allied sanctions having on Russia? A Debrief from Dr. Maria Shagina

By Ben Judah

As Britain joins the global anti-invasion coalition to take increasingly assertive economic action against Russia, Ben Judah interviews Dr. Maria Shagina, visiting fellow at the Finnish Institute for International Affairs' Center on US Politics and Power, for #BritainDebrief.

Conflict Crisis Management

In the News

Mar 4, 2022

Kumar interviewed by CoinDesk on China’s role in sanctions against Russia

Watch the interview here

China Economic Sanctions

In the News

Mar 4, 2022

Sullivan in Barron’s: Who Will Be Left to Do Business in Russia?

Geopolitics & Energy Security Russia

In the News

Mar 4, 2022

Friendlander quoted in Financial Times on the West weaponizing finance to stop the continuation of Russia Ukraine war

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Economic Sanctions Economy & Business

In the News

Mar 4, 2022

Schnapper-Casteras cited in CoinDesk Podcast on cryptocurrency and sanctions

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China Digital Currencies

In the News

Mar 4, 2022

Friedlander and our event on what sanctions mean for the Russian and global economy mentioned in Voice of America

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Economic Sanctions Economy & Business

MENASource

Mar 4, 2022

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine impacts the Middle East too

By Bat Chen Druyan Feldman and Joze Pelayo

Together with Russia's strategic importance to Iran, this anti-American approach, which is very prominent in Iranian leadership and affects its foreign policy, will continue to play an essential role in the Iranian reaction to the war in Ukraine.

Middle East Politics & Diplomacy

Issue Brief

Mar 4, 2022

Techno-geopolitics and the Turkish way of drone warfare

By Dr. Can Kasapoğlu

Turkish Defense expert Can Kasapoglu analyzes the implications of Turkey's military dronization and evolution of drone warfare. Turkish drones have already proven to be capable assets in a variety of conflict zones across the region, with Ukraine being the last example.

Conflict Defense Industry

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