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New Atlanticist

Jun 24, 2016

Brexit: Losers and Winners

By Ben Nimmo

The United Kingdom will emerge as the biggest loser from its voters’ decision to exit the European Union.  The United States loses a useful ally in its dealings with the European bloc, but it has others. France and Russia benefit, while Germany under Chancellor Angela Merkel will look increasingly vulnerable. Italy, Poland, and Spain have […]

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Bremain vs Brexit

Jun 24, 2016

EU ‘Must be More Transparent’

By Ashish Kumar Sen

We asked our experts to tell us what the EU needs to do differently in light of the referendum. This is what they had to say: Fran Burwell is vice president, European Union and Special Initiatives, at the Atlantic Council. There are two things that the EU needs to do to change. First, it needs […]

Europe & Eurasia European Union

Bremain vs Brexit

Jun 24, 2016

Europe’s Soul-Searching Moment

By Ana Palacio

There is an old rule in lawyering, never ask a question if you are not certain of the answer. Three years ago, in a selfish gambit to solidify his personal mandate for a second term as prime minister, David Cameron did just that. His reward: thirteen extra months in 10 Downing Street entirely consumed by […]

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Bremain vs Brexit

Jun 24, 2016

Brexit a Boon for Europe’s Far-Right Populists

By Alina Polyakova

The United Kingdom’s vote to leave the European Union will provide a massive boost to the isolationist, anti-immigrant, and eurosceptic policies of Europe’s far-right political parties.

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NATOSource

Jun 24, 2016

NATO Summit Special Series: France

By Jeff Lightfoot

France will attend the 2016 NATO Warsaw summit as a country at war both at home and abroad.

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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Jun 23, 2016

Urban Development Seen as Critical to Countering Violent Extremism

By Meghan Rowley

Food, water, and energy insecurity, as well as economic and social inequality, form a “nexus” of issues that create an environment that breeds violent extremism, according to a senior US State Department official.

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New Atlanticist

Jun 13, 2016

Security Seen as Priority for Megacities

By Mitch Hulse

Densely populated cities need to prioritize safety and security as urbanization rates swell and resources become strained, said Tom Ridge, the first US secretary of homeland security.

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Jun 13, 2016

Security Seen as Priority for Megacities

By Mitch Hulse

Densely populated cities need to prioritize safety and security as urbanization rates swell and resources become strained, said Tom Ridge, the first US secretary of homeland security. “We face a remarkable challenge: if you are responsible for the health, safety, and welfare for such dense populations, where do you get the resources to deal with […]

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Bremain vs Brexit

Jun 12, 2016

Dungan in Le Journal du Dimanche on France’s Role in Brexit

By Nicholas Dungan

Read the full article here.

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May 20, 2016

US, France Differ Over Readiness of NATO Missile-Defense Shield

By Julian E. Barnes and Robert Wall, Wall Street Journal

French officials said they are withholding their approval for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization to take control of the U.S.-built European missile-defense system

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