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Atlantic Debrief

May 2, 2023

#AtlanticDebrief –  Will transatlantic relations be on the ballot? | A Debrief with Ian Russell

Rachel Rizzo sits down with Ian Russell to discuss the upcoming US presidential election and if Europe and transatlantic relations will be on the ballot.

Elections Europe & Eurasia

New Atlanticist

May 2, 2023

The United States is leaving an economic-statecraft vacuum in the Middle East

By Lesley Chavkin

China is stepping in to fill the void—with ramifications for Washington's global AML/CFT and sanctions efforts.

China Economic Sanctions

Issue Brief

May 1, 2023

US strategy and force posture for an era of nuclear tripolarity

By Keir Lieber, Daryl G. Press

Keir Lieber and Daryl Press lay out a vision for the future of US nuclear doctrine and strategy under the condition of nuclear tripolarity.

China Defense Policy

New Atlanticist

Apr 28, 2023

What’s going on in Colombia? A guide to Petro’s cabinet shake-up, Venezuela summit, and future US collaboration

By Geoff Ramsey, Isabel Chiriboga

Despite some friction, Colombia's conference on Venezuela highlighted the potential for Washington and Bogotá to work together.

Colombia Latin America

In the News

Apr 28, 2023

Benitez in Breaking Defense on cooperation between the United States and European Union

By Jorge Benitez

On April 28, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Jorge Benitez was mentioned in Breaking Defense discussing the US Department of Defense—European Defence Agency cooperation pact.  

Europe & Eurasia Security & Defense

SouthAsiaSource

Apr 28, 2023

The stark choice facing the United States in Afghanistan: Leave entirely or finish the job

By Davood Moradian

The release of the White House’s review of the chaotic 2021 troop withdrawal showed once again that the realities of Afghanistan and US partisan politics take precedence over President Biden's desire to permanently disentangle Washington from Afghanistan.

Afghanistan International Organizations

Atlantic Debrief

Apr 27, 2023

#AtlanticDebrief – What’s the state of EU-US engagement with the Global South? | A Debrief with Dhruva Jaishankar

Rachel Rizzo sits down with Dhruva Jaishankar to discuss both areas of cooperation and obstacles to deeper transatlantic engagement with the Global South.

China Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Apr 27, 2023

Charai in Al Jazeera

By Ahmed Charai

Ahmed Charai is a Moroccan publisher and an Atlantic Council Board Director. He is also an international counselor of the Center for a Strategic and International Studies, a board of trustees member of International Crisis Group, and a member of the Advisory Board of The Center for the National Interest in Washington and Global Board […]

Arabic Democratic Transitions

Issue Brief

Apr 27, 2023

Beyond launch: Harnessing allied space capabilities for exploration purposes

By Tiffany Vora

Tiffany Vora assesses current US space exploration goals and highlights areas where US allies are positioned for integration as part of Forward Defense's series on "Harnessing Allied Space Capabilities."

China Defense Policy

Issue Brief

Apr 27, 2023

Integrating US and allied capabilities to ensure security in space

By Nicholas Eftimiades

Nicholas Eftimiades analyzes the potential benefits to US national security offered by allied integration as part of Forward Defense's series on "Harnessing Allied Space Capabilities."

China Defense Policy

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