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Jun 9, 2022

Preble on Net Assessment: Competition in the Pacific

By Atlantic Council

On June 9, Christopher Preble and his co-hosts discussed the Pacific Islands on the Net Assessment podcast. Beijing has sought, but thus far failed, to strike a deal with 10 of the islands. Meanwhile, US leaders are promising to devote more time and attention to the region. What is at stake? Can US leaders deliver […]

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New Atlanticist

Jun 9, 2022

Russia Crisis Military Assessment: The impact of multiple rocket launcher transfers to Ukraine

By Atlantic Council military fellows

To help Ukraine expel Russian forces from its territory, the United States must begin its full transition to US-made equipment now, write our military fellows. Here's what that means.

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Engagement Reframed

Jun 9, 2022

Engagement Reframed #7: Defending democracy and countering China requires US and Western support for a beleaguered developing world

By Mathew Burrows

The war in Ukraine has become a turning point for developing countries, many of whom could give up the gains made in economic growth and reduction in poverty over the past three decades.

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Jun 9, 2022

CBDC Tracker cited in Bitcoin.com on countries exploring CBDCs

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Jun 7, 2022

Wetzel in Task and Purpose on targeting in future conflicts

By Atlantic Council

US Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Tyson Wetzel discusses technology, weapons, and targeting in a future near-peer conflict.

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Jun 7, 2022

These organizations are on the front lines of internet equity—and countering China’s influence

By Atlantic Council

Will democracies make the investments in digital equity needed to expand access to health and education, political participation, and economic opportunity?

Civil Society Cybersecurity

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Jun 7, 2022

The war in Ukraine shows the disinformation landscape has changed. Here’s what platforms should do about it.

By Atlantic Council

Panelists at the 360/Open Summit discuss whether information threats like malign foreign influence or disinfo-for-hire firms are becoming more diffuse.

Civil Society Cybersecurity

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Jun 7, 2022

Blinken on protecting human rights online: It’ll take ‘day-in and day-out vigilance’

By Atlantic Council

Secretary of State Antony Blinken joins Maria Ressa for a conversation on stopping democratic backsliding online at 360/Open Summit.

Civil Society Cybersecurity

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Jun 7, 2022

Burrows in New Security Beat: Youth disillusionment as a danger to democracy

By Atlantic Council

On June 7, an article co-authored by Mathew Burrows was published by the Wilson Center’s New Security Beat, which discussed the dangers of a growing cohort of youth who feel disillusioned by political failures. “Failing to examine youth engagement trends may be a serious blind spot— and thus a threat to democracy. It is a question […]

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Jun 7, 2022

Konaev in Government CIO Media on the defense industry and AI

By Atlantic Council

Margarita Konaev discusses US military assistance to Ukraine following the Russian invasion.

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