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TURKEYSource

Nov 13, 2024

Quiet before the storm: Is a new maritime security order taking shape in the Black Sea region?

By Serhat Güvenç

While Turkey and Europe have their own maritime strategies for the Black Sea, finding ways of cooperation is critical to counter Russia's maritime power.

Eastern Europe Europe & Eurasia

MENASource

Nov 13, 2024

Integrated strategic competition: A new approach to US national security

By Daniel Elkins

In this evolving landscape, there is a pressing need for a renewed and coherent multi-agency approach that truly integrates the instruments of national power.

China Conflict

Inflection Points

Nov 13, 2024

Trump is inheriting a more dangerous world

By Frederick Kempe

China, Russia, North Korea, and Iran are coordinating in unprecedented ways, posing new challenges to the incoming US president.

China Iran

UkraineAlert

Nov 12, 2024

Russia emerges as the real winner of Georgia’s disputed election

By Nicholas Chkhaidze

Critics say Georgia's October parliamentary elections were marred by widespread vote-rigging, but the success of the ruling Georgian Dream party is nevertheless a major victory for Russia that consolidates Moscow's position in the Caucasus region.

Civil Society Democratic Transitions

In the News

Nov 12, 2024

CBDC tracker cited by POLITICO on the sovereignty battle surrounding digital euro

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Digital Currencies European Union

New Atlanticist

Nov 12, 2024

What the European Parliament hearings are revealing about the next European Commission

By Atlantic Council experts

As all twenty-six European commissioners-designate appear before the European Parliament, Atlantic Council experts dig into their hearings for clues about the future of the European Union.

Economy & Business Energy & Environment

In the News

Nov 12, 2024

Roberts quoted in Energy Terminal on challenges facing Turkmen gas imports to Europe

By John M. Roberts

Central Asia Europe & Eurasia

New Atlanticist

Nov 12, 2024

What Trump’s return as president means for COP29

By Jorge Gastelumendi

If the United States ends critical climate-related policies and investments, then even more Americans’ health, finances, and safety will be at risk.

Climate Change & Climate Action Economy & Business

In the News

Nov 11, 2024

Kroenig in Foreign Policy on the incoming administration and the Russia-North Korea relationship

On November 11, Matthew Kroenig, vice president and senior director of the Scowcroft Center, was published in Foreign Policy on how the incoming presidential administration may be able to change the relationship between Russia and North Korea. He argues that, by ending the war in Ukraine quickly, President Trump could reduce the ties binding the […]

Conflict Korea

In the News

Nov 9, 2024

Samaan in The European Union as a Security Actor in the Indo-Pacific: The European Union and Security Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific—A Lamb in the Lion’s Den?

By Atlantic Council

European Union Indo-Pacific

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