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Ben Nimmo quoted in The Guardian on Facebook’s takedown of fake network in the United Kingdom

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The case for a US-UK trade and investment agreement

By L. Daniel Mullaney

As US President Donald Trump begins his second term, the United Kingdom is the right partner for the United States, and now is the right time for a deal.
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Ben Nimmo quoted in The Guardian on Facebook’s takedown of fake network in the United Kingdom

New Atlanticist Jan 7, 2025

What the new British ambassador to the US means for the ‘special relationship’

By Ed Owen

The new envoy to Washington is a politician, not a career diplomat. That might be just what the US-UK relationship needs at this moment.
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Ben Nimmo quoted in The Guardian on Facebook’s takedown of fake network in the United Kingdom

New Atlanticist Jul 11, 2024

UK foreign secretary: Why NATO remains core to British security

By David Lammy

With a return of war to Europe and security threats rising, strengthening Britain’s relationships with its closest allies is firmly in the national interest, writes UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy.
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Mar 7, 2019

Ben Nimmo quoted in The Guardian on Facebook’s takedown of fake network in the United Kingdom

By Ben Nimmo

Ben Nimmo quoted in The Guardian on Facebook's takedown of a network of over 100 false accounts used to spread hate in the United Kingdom.

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Mar 7, 2019

UK’s Hezbollah Ban May Signal Tougher Stance on Iran

By David Daoud

Hezbollah’s Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah once dubbed dividing his group into distinct political and military wings an “English innovation.” Yet, last week, the United Kingdom decided to end this mainstay of British policy. Shortly after Home Secretary Sajid Javid announced a total ban on Hezbollah, Parliament amended the UK’s Terrorism Act 2000 to proscribe the group “in its entirety.” London’s acknowledgment of Hezbollah’s unity […]

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New Atlanticist

Feb 26, 2019

Brexit backtracking

By John M. Roberts

For a prime minister who has steadfastly refused to take a ‘No Deal’ Brexit off the agenda, this was a remarkable volte-face.

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Feb 21, 2019

The Putin exodus: The new Russian brain drain

By John E. Herbst, Sergei Erofeev

Human capital is fleeing Russia. Since President Vladimir Putin’s ascent to the presidency, between 1.6 and 2 million Russians – out of a total population of 145 million – have left for Western democracies.

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New Atlanticist

Feb 20, 2019

Britain’s parties are doing the splits

By John M. Roberts

It was the image of the eleven members of the new Independent Group sitting together in the House of Commons that captured the eye, and may, over the next few weeks, prove more important than the barbs exchanged by May and Corbyn.

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New Atlanticist

Feb 14, 2019

May’s Brexit defeat splits parties and could prompt a constitutional revolution in Britain

By John M. Roberts

Vote increases the chances that at some stage it will be Parliament, rather than government, that determines the final shape of Britain’s departure from the EU – or even whether it leaves at all.

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New Atlanticist

Feb 14, 2019

Brexit briefing: What is really going on?

By Richard Chew

There are only three possible end destinations: no deal, no Brexit, or a deal. Any deal will look quite a lot like the deal on the table.

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New Atlanticist

Feb 11, 2019

Cyber 9/12 Strategy Challenge Gets Underway in London

By Jack Watson

The two-day event is a unique and innovative cyber crisis and policy response simulation. The UK edition is part of a wider Atlantic Council effort to foster the next generation of multidisciplinary cyber professionals.

Cybersecurity Security & Defense

New Atlanticist

Feb 8, 2019

Can a post-Brexit United Kingdom remain united?

By John M. Roberts

Britain’s vote to leave the EU was, in large part, the result of appeals to atavistic English nationalist impulses. Who is to say that the same impulses won’t prompt Scotland to leave the UK?

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New Atlanticist

Jan 30, 2019

Can Theresa May change Brussels’ mind?

By David A. Wemer

The reaction in Europe to May’s latest attempts to achieve revision of the Withdrawal Agreement "was one of exasperation," Bart Oosterveld said.

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