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New Atlanticist

Feb 14, 2019

What’s driving the spat between France and Italy?

By Benjamin Haddad

The meeting, and ensuing French reaction, marks a peak in the escalation of rhetoric between French President Emmanuel Macron and the leaders of Italy’s ruling Five Star-League coalition over the past eight months.

European Union France

New Atlanticist

Feb 13, 2019

Whatever the outcome of elections in Spain, the Catalans lose

By Nick Ottens

Unlike his right-wing predecessor, Sánchez was willing to negotiate with the Catalans about transferring more money and power to the region.

Elections Southern & Southeastern Europe

New Atlanticist

Feb 5, 2019

Name deal with Greece gives Macedonia a ‘second chance’

By David A. Wemer

The name deal is “a second chance for my generation,” said Nikola Dimitrov, North Macedonia's Foreign Minister, adding, for decades Macedonia has been “locked in a waiting room.”

Greece NATO

New Atlanticist

Jan 25, 2019

A ‘monumental day for the Western Balkans’

By David A. Wemer

Members of the Ohrid Group provided their reactions to the passage of the Prespa deal in the Greek Parliament on January 25.

Greece Peacekeeping and Peacebuilding

New Atlanticist

Jan 25, 2019

Greek Parliament approves Macedonia name change deal

By David A. Wemer

The name change now opens the door for Macedonian accession to NATO and potentially the EU.

Greece Peacekeeping and Peacebuilding

New Atlanticist

Jan 11, 2019

Macedonian parliament endorses name change

By David A. Wemer

“Today, the people of Macedonia secured their future and assured their place in the heart of Europe,” Atlantic Council Executive Vice President Damon Wilson said.

NATO Security & Defense

Uncategorized

Jan 10, 2019

Balkans Forward Congressional Fellowship

The Atlantic Council’s Future Europe program invites applications for its inaugural Balkans Forward Congressional Fellowship designed to deepen the expertise and networks of eligible United States congressional staff in Member offices and on congressional committees (see criteria below). The 8-month fellowship entails monthly master classes in Washington and a study tour of the region. The Atlantic Council’s Balkans […]

Europe & Eurasia Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Jan 6, 2019

Vajdich Quoted in Washington Post on peace effort between Serbia and Kosovo

By Daniel Vajdich

Read the full article here.

The Balkans

Blogs

Dec 21, 2018

Economic Outlook for 2019

By Global Business & Economics Program

December 2018 is set to become the worst year-end finish for US markets since 1931. A yield curve inversion combined with the fourth annual rate hike by the US Federal Reserve (Fed) and growing geo-political uncertainty, triggered widespread angst among US investors about an economic slowdown and the increasing probability of a recession. This edition of the EconoGraphic assesses key economic indicators to make a case that while a slowing of the US economy seems certain, a recession in the next two years remains unlikely.

China Economy & Business

In the News

Dec 16, 2018

Ellinas in Cyprus Mail: Dreams versus reality in the push for Cyprus gas

By Charles Ellinas

Read the full article here.

Southern & Southeastern Europe

Experts