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Jul 15, 2021

Alam quoted in TRT World: What are Afghanistan’s political scenarios as the Taliban makes new gains?

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Conflict

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Jul 15, 2021

Fulton’s report on China’s changing role in the Middle East was mentioned in The Shillong Times

By Atlantic Council

China Economy & Business

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Jul 15, 2021

Sadat presents at the State of the Space Industrial Base Conference

By Atlantic Council

Forward Defense Nonresident Senior Fellow Mir Sadat presents on geopolitical strategic competition in space.

China Space

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Jul 14, 2021

Estonian Prime Minister H.E. Kaja Kallas on securing digital infrastructure with ‘trusted connectivity’

By Atlantic Council

Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas, Rep. Ro Khanna, and NSC Sr. Director Peter Harrell speak at the Atlantic Council on challenges to securing infrastructure and the promise of a "trusted connectivity" approach.

China Cybersecurity

Event Recap

Jul 14, 2021

Event recap: “REVIVING India’s informal workforce and entrepreneurs”

By Ayra Khan

Overall, the pandemic transformed how we look at the needs of micro-entrepreneurs, women entrepreneurs, and those within the informal sector. It amplified the need to address the inequality within communities while also pushing various sectors, including commercial and non-profit, to push the boundaries on what recovery means. COVID-19 gave businesses opportunities to stand up for the most vulnerable. In doing so, the REVIVE alliance has helped set the stage for a new, resilient normal.

Coronavirus Economy & Business

New Atlanticist

Jul 13, 2021

Rallying the world’s democracies with ‘trusted connectivity’

By Kaush Arha

As a framework for investments in global infrastructure by democratic nations, the concept of ‘trusted connectivity’ can serve as a counterweight to efforts like China’s Belt and Road Initiative.

Economy & Business European Union

In the News

Jul 12, 2021

Preble in Politifact: U.S. continues its military drawdown in Afghanistan

By Atlantic Council

On July 12, Christopher Preble was quoted in a Politifact article examining President Biden’s promises to withdraw US troops from Afghanistan. “The American people’s continued support for withdrawal, including a number of veterans groups, appears to have had much more of an impact than the worsening security situation inside of Afghanistan. Most Americans recognized some […]

Afghanistan Defense Policy

Event Recap

Jul 12, 2021

Event recap: The importance of inclusivity in the Afghan peace process

By Fahim Ahmad

An event recap for the Atlantic Council’s South Asia Center and Afghanistan’s Mechanism for Inclusive Peace (AMIP)'s discussion on the importance of inclusivity in the Afghan peace process.

Afghanistan Civil Society

In the News

Jul 12, 2021

D’Sola for Andrés Bello Foundation: China makes the best of the pandemic in Latin America and the Caribbean

By Atlantic Council

On July 12, 2021, Parsifal D’Sola published an article for the Andrés Bello Foundation, “China makes the best of the pandemic in Latin America and the Caribbean.” The piece analyzes how “China’s proactive approach towards the region amid the pandemic appears to have improved China’s image and how it is perceived in the region.”

Caribbean China

Inflection Points

Jul 11, 2021

Lessons from the Didi IPO ride: Xi faces a tradeoff between economic dynamism and authoritarian grip

By Frederick Kempe

This was a clarifying week for global investors—or for anyone concerned about authoritarian capitalism—of just how much the Chinese Communist Party would be willing to pay to ensure its dominance. The answer represents an immeasurable loss of economic dynamism.

China Economy & Business

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