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Russian “evidence” that Ukraine intends to invade Crimea, including linguistic and cultural clues suggesting they were made in Russia. (Source: Telegram)

New Atlanticist

Mar 25, 2022

Russian War Report: Russia produces “evidence” claiming Ukraine will attack Crimea

By Digital Forensic Research Lab

A pro-Kremlin Telegram channel published suspect photos of alleged medals and certificates to reward Ukranian troops for recapturing Crimea.

Belarus Conflict

In the News

Mar 25, 2022

Konaev in Fortune on Russian artificial intelligence research hindered by sanctions

By Atlantic Council

Margarita Konaev explains how economic sanctions will likely limit Russia's ability to fund its artificial intelligence research.

China Conflict

In the News

Mar 25, 2022

Atwell in Modern War Institute on counterinsurgency cultural training

By Atlantic Council

Forward Defense nonresident senior fellow Kyle Atwell seeks to answer how important cultural training is for military counterinsurgency operations.

Conflict Non-Traditional Threats

In the News

Mar 25, 2022

Barranco in Voice of America on Ukraine’s military tactics

By Atlantic Council

Col John Barranco credits the skill of Ukraine's military to their training from the US California National Guard.

Conflict Crisis Management

In the News

Mar 24, 2022

Polymeropoulos in the New York Times on the will to fight

By Atlantic Council

Marc Polymeropoulos discusses CIA officers' assessments of the Afghan regular army’s will to fight after the US withdrawal in 2021.

Afghanistan Conflict

New Atlanticist

Mar 24, 2022

Want to hurt Putin? Back a brain drain from Russia.

By Irina Plaks

A low-cost policy option with a high impact on Russia, welcoming high-skill immigrants into the United States would dent Russia’s economy and fight propaganda.

Russia United States and Canada

In the News

Mar 24, 2022

Central Bank Digital Currency tracker cited in Brookings on the impacts of a digital dollar

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Economic Sanctions Economy & Business

Engagement Reframed

Mar 24, 2022

Engagement Reframed #5: Deploy America’s secret diplomatic superstars

By Evan Cooper

How the United States can leverage its immense musical talent for diplomatic benefit

Africa Americas

Experts react

Mar 24, 2022

Remembering a diplomatic trailblazer: Our experts reflect on Madeleine Albright’s lasting legacy

The first female US secretary of state and Atlantic Council International Advisory Board member passed away on March 23 at the age of 84. Here's what Council board members and staff had to say about her legacy.

Politics & Diplomacy United States and Canada

In the News

Mar 24, 2022

Wetzel in Province’s Foreign Policy Provcast on NATO’s strategy in Ukraine

By Atlantic Council

Tyson Wetzel delves into risk calculations and strategy options for NATO in Ukraine.

Conflict NATO

Experts

Events