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EnergySource

Feb 11, 2022

Building on US advanced reactor demonstration momentum: Federal power purchase agreements

By Matt Bowen

The Tennessee Valley Authority’s recent announcement regarding the Clinch River site adds momentum to the US effort to demonstrate advanced reactors. There is, however, another policy lever at the federal level that could help to support some of these projects and still has not been utilized: federal power purchase agreements.

Energy Transitions Nuclear Energy

In the News

Feb 11, 2022

Konaev in the Christian Science Monitor on pivoting to China

By Atlantic Council

Forward Defense nonresident senior fellow Margarita Konaev explains how the United States is balancing multiple issues simultaneously.

China Crisis Management

In the News

Feb 11, 2022

Cooper in Inkstick: Planning for a Ukrainian refugee crisis

By Atlantic Council

On February 11, Cooper was published in Inkstick advocating for the creation of a comprehensive Ukrainian refugee strategy. In light of the potential for millions of Ukrainians to become refugees if war breaks out, Cooper argues that the West needs to be ready to assist with humanitarian aid. “Refugee resettlement is a complex process, particularly […]

Crisis Management Eastern Europe

In the News

Feb 11, 2022

Asat joins PBS to discuss Uyghur human rights amidst China’s Beijing Olympics

By Atlantic Council

China Civil Society

New Atlanticist

Feb 10, 2022

What will China do if Russia escalates in Ukraine?

By Katherine Golden

Former Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd and former US National Security Advisor Stephen Hadley tackled the big questions about the China-Russia partnership at an Atlantic Council event.

China Conflict

In the News

Feb 10, 2022

Warrick in USA Today on Super Bowl protests

By Atlantic Council

Thomas Warrick comments on a potential anti-vaccine trucker convoy on Super Bowl weekend.

Infrastructure Protection National Security

In the News

Feb 10, 2022

South China Morning Post featured Changchun’s comments on digital yuan from the IMF-GeoEconomics Center event on CBDC development

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China Digital Currencies

In the News

Feb 10, 2022

Slavin quoted in Al-Monitor on Congressional perspectives of the ongoing US-Iran talks

By Atlantic Council

Crisis Management Economic Sanctions

TURKEYSource

Feb 10, 2022

Why a new missile system could solve Turkey’s US-Russia conundrum

By Dania Koleilat Khatib

Turkey's purchase of the Russian made S-400 has roiled Ankara's NATO relations and led to the imposition of CAATSA sanctions, creating a stalemate in relations. The development of a domestically produced air defense system, Siper, could provide a path to de-escalating and resolving the issue.

Defense Industry Defense Technologies

New Atlanticist

Feb 9, 2022

Why NATO will endure well beyond today’s crises

By Ana Palacio

Russian President Vladimir Putin, in his efforts to destroy the liberal international order, has shaken the foundations of NATO. But this is a time for reinvigoration.

Crisis Management Europe & Eurasia

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