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New Atlanticist
Apr 21, 2025
Four contests for democracy in Europe challenge the narrative of advancing authoritarianism
By
Daniel Fried
In Georgia, Hungary, Serbia, and Turkey, pro-democracy demonstrators are taking to the streets in massive numbers. But how long will the upsurge last?
New Atlanticist
Mar 17, 2025
Enough carrots for Putin. For better negotiations, serve ‘maximum pressure’ instead.
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Benjamin L. Schmitt, Richard L. Morningstar, and Daniel Fried
Since Russia appears content for negotiations to move slowly, the Trump administration should turn up the pressure with new sanctions.
Issue Brief
Mar 5, 2025
The EU must become a strategic player in defense—alongside NATO
By
Justina Budginaite-Froehly
The European Union and NATO need renewed alignment on defense to meet the new geopolitical moment. Refocused cooperation would provide a critically needed burden sharing to eliminate vulnerabilities and prepare Europe to withstand new realities.
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Mar 3, 2025
The art of the transatlantic deal
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Frances Burwell
The transatlantic relationship is shifting with US president Donald Trump’s return to the White House. Nevertheless, discreet deals across the US-EU trade, energy, and defense sectors are possible.
Report
Jun 7, 2024
Reconstructing Ukraine at war: The journey to prosperity starts now
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John E. Herbst, Olga Khakova, Charles Lichfield
Rebuilding the Ukrainian economy after Russia’s full-scale invasion will be a monumental task. Reconstruction can’t wait for peace and must be a well-coordinated, inclusive process.
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