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UkraineAlert

Jul 19, 2022

Ukraine’s vibrant civil society deserves key role in post-war transformation

By Mykhailo Zhernakov

Ukraine's vibrant civil society sector is the country's secret weapon in its civilizational struggle against Putin's Russia and should be a key focus of support efforts as the international community looks to rebuild Ukraine.

Civil Society Conflict

UkraineAlert

Jul 18, 2022

The West must take urgent steps to prevent Ukrainian economic collapse

By Bate Toms

Recent talk of a Ukrainian Marshall Plan for the post-war period is certainly welcome but Ukraine also needs action from the West without delay to avoid a potentially catastrophic economic collapse while the war continues.

Conflict Economy & Business

In the News

Jul 15, 2022

Nonresident senior fellow Brian O’Toole cited in the Wall Street Journal on EU sanctions enforcement

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Economic Sanctions Economy & Business

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Jul 15, 2022

Lipsky interviewed by Yahoo Finance on Sri Lanka’s economic collapse

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China Economy & Business

UkraineAlert

Jul 15, 2022

EU candidate status is an historic opportunity to transform Ukraine

By Kira Rudik

The decision to grant Ukraine official EU candidate status does not guarantee the country's future membership but the process of further integration can dramatically boost Ukraine's domestic reform momentum, writes Kira Rudik.

Civil Society Conflict

In the News

Jul 15, 2022

Ambassador Fried quoted in the Washington Post on efforts to set a Russian oil price cap

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Economic Sanctions Economy & Business

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Jul 13, 2022

Ukraine needs more international support

By Hung Tran and Charles Dallara

As the war in Ukraine becomes severely protracted, the international community by advancing Ukraine’s proposed roadmap to end the war and clarifying its economic policies in response to Russian aggression.

Economic Sanctions Economy & Business

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Jul 12, 2022

A pivot point for Europe’s role in the Middle East

By Julien Barnes-Dacey

Amid an increasingly competitive and multipolar regional order—one in which longstanding European reliance on the United States can no longer be counted on—the bloc needs to grapple with how it can become a more relevant actor to help cement positive openings and forestall new dangers

Crisis Management Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Jul 11, 2022

Lichfield, Fishman, and O’Toole cited in Energy Post on the pros and cons of a price cap on Russian oil

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China Economic Sanctions

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Jul 11, 2022

CBDC Tracker cited in FXEmpire on countries exploring CBDCs

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