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Jun 7, 2022

The EU Digital Services Act and Digital Markets Act could become global models, say the bills’ drafters

By Atlantic Council

Two of the leading Digital Services Act and Digital Markets Act drafters talk about the future of the policy package—and how citizens will be key to helping bring about transparency and accountability online.

Civil Society European Union

New Atlanticist

Jun 7, 2022

As Europe withdraws from Mali, Russia gets the upper hand

By Marie Jourdain, Petr Tůma

While Ukraine has rightfully become the utmost security priority for the EU, it would be a mistake to forget about the bloc's major challenge in the Sahel.

Conflict Defense Policy

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Jun 6, 2022

Sullivan in Arab News: Water security starts with taking care of our oceans

China Climate Change & Climate Action

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Jun 6, 2022

CBDC tracker cited in Politico on countries that have launched or piloted digital currencies

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UkraineAlert

Jun 6, 2022

Russia has not abandoned its goal of crushing Ukrainian statehood

By Melinda Haring

Ukraine has achieved a number of striking successes during the first phase of the Russian invasion but there is no room for complacency as Vladimir Putin's goal of crushing Ukrainian statehood remains unchanged.

Central Europe Conflict

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Jun 3, 2022

European VP Schinas: ‘We have never been closer with our American friends and partners as we are now’

By Europe Center

On June 2, 2022, Margaritis Schinas, vice-president of the European Commission, joined Frances Burwell, distinguished fellow at the Atlantic Council’s Europe Center, for a conversation on transatlantic relations through the prism of Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, highlighting key aspects of the vice president’s portfolio, promoting the European way of life, including strengthening resilience in critical […]

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UkraineAlert

Jun 3, 2022

Imperial myths and genocidal realities: 100 days of Putin’s Ukraine War

By Nestor Barchuk

Putin’s Ukraine war relies on a series of propaganda myths that reflect modern Russia’s failure to break with its imperialistic past. If Europe wants to achieve a lasting peace, it must work toward a post-imperial Russia.

Conflict Democratic Transitions

In the News

Jun 2, 2022

Ashford quoted in MSNBC: Biden doesn’t address how far US support for Ukraine goes

By Atlantic Council

On June 2, Ashford was quoted in MSNBC regarding President Biden’s op-ed about US support for Ukraine. She noted that Biden’s op-ed did not address how far the United States will support Ukraine in its quest to recover lost territory. “Does US support extend to fighting Russia to a stalemate? Does it extend to rolling them […]

Conflict Defense Policy

Balkans Debrief

Jun 2, 2022

#BalkansDebrief – EU enlargement: a process that is lacking political fuel? | A debrief from Nikola Dimitrov

By Ilva Tare

Nonresident Senior Fellow Ilva Tare interviews former Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of North Macedonia Nikola Dimitrov on his expectations for EU enlargement.

English Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Jun 1, 2022

Ashford on Background Briefing: The EU will block most Russian oil imports by the end of the year

By Atlantic Council

On June 1, Emma Ashford was featured on “Background Briefing with Ian Masters” regarding the EU oil embargo. Ashford discussed her recent op-ed published in Bloomberg and the Washington Post, “NATO should think twice before accepting Finland and Sweden.” Ashford also shared some findings from her recently published book, Oil, the State, and War: The […]

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