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UkraineAlert

Jun 17, 2022

Unholy War: UK sanctions Putin’s Patriarch for backing Ukraine invasion

By Taras Kuzio

This week's UK decision to impose sanctions on the head of the Russian Orthodox Church highlights international alarm over Patriarch Kirill's enthusiastic support for Vladimir Putin's war of imperial aggression in Ukraine.

Conflict Disinformation

Britain Debrief

Jun 17, 2022

#BritainDebrief – What is the UK trying to achieve with the NI Protocol? A Debrief from the Rt. Hon. Conor Burns MP

By Ben Judah

Senior Fellow Ben Judah speaks with the Rt. Hon. Conor Burns to unpack Britain's goals for the Northern Ireland protocol.

Conflict European Union

UkraineAlert

Jun 17, 2022

Why fear of provoking Putin is the most provocative policy of all

By Alyona Getmanchuk

It is now abundantly clear that cautious policies toward Russia driven by a misguided fear of provoking Putin have in fact provoked Europe’s biggest war since the days of Hitler and Stalin, argues Alyona Getmanchuk.

Conflict Corruption

In the News

Jun 16, 2022

Lipsky cited in Bloomberg HT on global CBDC development, focusing on Turkey’s central bank

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Digital Currencies Digital Policy

In-Depth Research & Reports

Jun 16, 2022

CBDC cybersecurity report cited in Inside Cybersecurity on CBDC design

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Cybersecurity Digital Currencies

New Atlanticist

Jun 16, 2022

Lithuanian PM: Russia ‘keeps on proving we were right’

By Dan Peleschuk

Prime Minister Ingrida Šimonytė described how her country responds to the stark geopolitical realities presented by Russia and other problematic states.

Crisis Management Eastern Europe

In-Depth Research & Reports

Jun 16, 2022

CBDC cybersecurity report cited in CoinTelegraph on CBDC design options

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Cybersecurity Digital Currencies

In the News

Jun 16, 2022

Lipsky cited in Politico’s Global Insider on Russia’s economic contraction from sanctions vs. previous crises

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Economic Sanctions Economy & Business

AfricaSource

Jun 16, 2022

The Ukraine war is giving Europe a chance to reset ties with Africa

By Rama Yade

The war in Ukraine has sent shock waves throughout the international system. For both Europe and Africa, it means a strengthened relationship is more imperative than ever.

Africa Energy & Environment

Britain Debrief

Jun 15, 2022

#BritainDebrief – What future for the United States and Northern Ireland? A Debrief with Rep. Brendan Boyle

By Ben Judah

Senior Fellow Ben Judah spoke with US Representative Brendan Boyle to discuss what the United States can do in a mediator role between the Unionists and Irish Nationalists and also what future exists for Irish unification.

Civil Society Conflict

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