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Balkans Debrief

Nov 19, 2024

Can Serbia’s Lithium Protests Redefine Its Future? | A Debrief with Ivanka Popovic

Resident Senior Fellow Ilva Tare speaks with Ivanka Popovic from ProGlas about Serbia's lithium mining in the Jadar Valley and its economic, political, and social implications.

Democratic Transitions Energy & Environment

UkraineAlert

Nov 18, 2024

Imposing neutrality on Ukraine will not stop Putin or bring peace to Europe

By Mykola Bielieskov

Imposing neutrality on Ukraine will not bring about a durable peace in Europe. On the contrary, it would leave Ukraine at Putin’s mercy and set the stage for a new Russian invasion, writes Mykola Bielieskov.

Civil Society Conflict

UkraineAlert

Nov 18, 2024

1000 days of war: Russia’s invasion of Ukraine passes grim milestone

By Kira Rudik

1000 days of war in Ukraine: Russia's 2022 invasion was expected to be short and victorious. Almost three years on, Vladimir Putin is still deeply embroiled in the largest European conflict since World War II, writes Kira Rudik.

Conflict Freedom and Prosperity

UkraineAlert

Nov 18, 2024

Biden’s green light highlights the diminishing power of Putin’s red lines

By Peter Dickinson

US President Joe Biden's decision to allow long-range Ukrainian strikes inside Russia will not win the war, but it does underline the diminishing power of Putin's red lines, writes Peter Dickinson.

Conflict Disinformation

New Atlanticist

Nov 18, 2024

Putin got into Biden’s head about ‘red lines’ in Ukraine. Trump must not be as timid.

By John E. Herbst

News that the Biden administration will allow Kyiv to use Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) against military targets in Russia is welcome but overdue.

Conflict Defense Technologies

MENASource

Nov 18, 2024

Egypt-Turkey cooperation brings profound changes in ties with African countries

By Karim Mezran and Nicola Pedde

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi’s visit to Ankara on September 4 marked a significant turning point in Egyptian-Turkish relations.

North Africa Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Nov 18, 2024

Rich Outzen joined CTV to discuss escalation in Russia and US arms to Ukraine

Conflict Defense Policy

In the News

Nov 18, 2024

Rich Outzen joined Now You Know podcast (Rob Snow, Canada) to discuss escalation in Ukraine

Conflict Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Nov 17, 2024

Plitsas quoted in CBC on Russia warning the US to avoid escalating Ukraine war

By Atlantic Council

Europe & Eurasia Missile Defense

In the News

Nov 15, 2024

Lichfield interviewed by DW on the implications of Trump’s election for the war in Ukraine

Watch the full interview here

Eastern Europe Economic Sanctions

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