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Aug 27, 2018

Why John McCain Scared Putin

By Stephen B. Nix

Many accolades will be written about Senator John McCain this week and deservedly so. He was a consistent champion for democracy and human rights throughout the world, and a man who always stood by his principles. In his role as chairman of the International Republican Institute (IRI), McCain was considered a champion, particularly in the […]

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Ukraine

Report

Aug 27, 2018

More than a frozen conflict: Russian foreign policy toward Moldova

By William H. Hill

Recent Russian policy documents, such as the Foreign Policy Concepts released in 2016, all identify the post-Soviet space as one of Moscow’s top priorities. Moldova does not top of the list in this region, but it is far more significant for Russian policy makers than most Western interlocutors realize.

Defense Policy
Geopolitics & Energy Security

Report

Aug 27, 2018

More than a frozen conflict: Russian foreign policy toward Moldova

By William H. Hill

Recent Russian policy documents, such as the Foreign Policy Concepts released in 2016, all identify the post-Soviet space as one of Moscow’s top priorities. Moldova does not top of the list in this region, but it is far more significant for Russian policy makers than most Western interlocutors realize.

Defense Policy
Geopolitics & Energy Security

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Aug 26, 2018

Ellinas in Cyprus Mail: Hasty New Gas Deal Could Cost Billions

By Charles Ellinas

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Southern & Southeastern Europe

NATOSource

Aug 25, 2018

US Navy Re-Establishes Atlantic Fleet to Check Russia

By Wesley Morgan, POLITICO

The U.S Navy on Friday formally reactivated the Cold War-era naval command it relied on for decades to confront adversaries in the waters off North America — the latest in a series of efforts to check Moscow’s military expansion.

International Organizations
NATO

MENASource

Aug 23, 2018

Factbox: Turkey and the future of the F-35

By Rachel Rossi

The F-35 is the next generation fighter jet designed to ensure NATO’s air superiority for the next twenty to thirty years. The F-35 Joint Strike Fighter development program is a nine-country international consortium, which includes a tiered system of states that collectively contributed to the aircraft’s development and manufacture. Turkey is a Level III partner, […]

Defense Policy
Defense Technologies

In the News

Aug 22, 2018

O’Toole Quoted in WSJ on US Targeting Russian Firms over Undersea Cables

By Brian O'Toole

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Russia

New Atlanticist

Aug 22, 2018

Follow the money: How the United States can stop helping Putin

By Roshni Majumdar

If Putin’s grip on power was to be threatened, his offshore wealth could be critical to defend his political power. Holding onto this financial reserve is key for Putin.

Corruption
Financial Sanctions and Economic Coercion

In the News

Aug 21, 2018

Oosterveld quoted in Minneapolis Star Tribune on End of Greece Bailouts

By Bart Oosterveld

Greece

New Atlanticist

Aug 21, 2018

This Greek tragedy is not over just yet

By Bart Oosterveld and Alexatrini Tsiknia

Today, there is greater disdain in Greece for EU and Greek institutions, and for middle-ground politics. There is a corresponding increase in support for far-right and far-left political parties.

Greece
Inclusive Growth

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