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Issue Brief

Jan 16, 2024

Governance reform of the Bretton Woods Institutions

By Sienna Nordquist and Joel Christoph

The paper emphasizes the need for a governance reform roadmap at the IMF and World Bank focusing on quota reallocation, diplomatic efforts, and a commitment to diversity and democratic principles.

Economy & Business
European Union

New Atlanticist

Jan 13, 2024

Can Macron’s new cabinet of ‘revolutionaries’ remake French politics? 

By Léonie Allard, Marie Jourdain

French President Emmanuel Macron just reshuffled his cabinet, telling his ministers, “I don't want managers. I want revolutionaries.”

Europe & Eurasia
European Union

New Atlanticist

Jan 4, 2024

With Russia focused on Ukraine, Georgia should forge ahead boldly with its Euro-Atlantic ambitions

By Jacob Paquette

Georgian officials should recognize the present opportunity to advance stronger ties with Europe and the United States, especially ahead of Georgian elections this year.

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New Atlanticist

Jan 3, 2024

Delors and Schäuble leave melancholic legacies for Europe. Now no one is left in charge.

By David Marsh

Former French Finance Minister Jacques Delors and former German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schäuble both passed away in December 2023, leaving behind an indelible imprint on the continent.

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Europe & Eurasia

UkraineAlert

Jan 2, 2024

Ukraine needs urgent air defense aid as Putin launches bombing campaign

By Peter Dickinson

As Russia launches a long-awaited new bombing campaign against Ukrainian cities, fears are mounting that deadlock over continued US and EU military aid may soon leave Ukraine facing critical air defense shortages, writes Peter Dickinson.

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New Atlanticist

Dec 29, 2023

Five things that did not happen in 2023

By Atlantic Council experts

From a recession and a trade war to an invasion and a nuclear war, there was a lot that did not happen in the past year. Here is what that means for 2024.

China
Economy & Business

Atlantic Debrief

Dec 21, 2023

#AtlanticDebrief – How do China’s economic trends impact Europe? | A Debrief from Niels Graham

Rachel Rizzo sits down with Niels Graham to discuss his report on Chinese manufacturing overcapacity and impacts to EU and global green goods trade.

China
Economy & Business

Issue Brief

Dec 20, 2023

Up for grabs? The Western Balkans’ aging energy systems place it between East and West

By Aleksandar Kovacevic

The Western Balkans' hydropower can help Europe's pursuit of energy security. Failure to act on this potential brings significant costs.

Energy & Environment
Europe & Eurasia

UkraineAlert

Dec 19, 2023

Wartime Ukraine’s European energy integration continues

By Aura Sabadus

Ukraine has been invited to join Europe’s leading electricity infrastructure association in January 2024 as the country's remarkable wartime European energy sector integration continues, writes Aura Sabadus.

Conflict
Energy Markets & Governance

UkraineAlert

Dec 19, 2023

Ukraine’s EU accession process faces bureaucratic and political hurdles

By James Batchik

The European Council’s recent decision to open accession negotiations with Ukraine was a momentous moment both for Kyiv and the European Union. Now the serious work begins, writes James Batchik.

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