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New Atlanticist

Jun 2, 2021

The gathering threat to the US in Kyrgyzstan

By Lillian Posner

As President Sadyr Japarov takes aim at Kyrgyz and US institutions, the US has not only an opportunity but a responsibility to help with democracy-building and make sure the Kyrgyz people get the message.

Central Asia Corruption

TradeWorld

Jun 1, 2021

Transatlantic tariffs, national security, and geopolitical priorities

By Barbara C. Matthews

The United States and the European Union announced this week the initiation of a negotiation process aimed at eliminating US tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from Europe by the end of the year. The move reflects the promised rapprochement between the Biden/Harris administration and European allies, assuaging European irritation at having the metal industry […]

Brazil European Union

New Atlanticist

Jun 1, 2021

Assessing Russia’s role and responsibility in the Colonial Pipeline attack

By Scott Jasper

Russia benefits politically from the chaos of this attack and Russia has the power and duty to do something about such hacks, even if the weapon is in someone else's hands.

Cybersecurity National Security

Fast Thinking

Jun 1, 2021

FAST THINKING: Ransomware attacks are on the rise. What can we do about it?

By Atlantic Council

On this episode of Fast Thinking, David Bray, director of the Geotech Center, and Trey Herr, director of the Cyber Statecraft Initiative, dive into the geopolitical, cyber-defense, and small business implications of the growing trend of ransomware attacks - and suggest effective policy solutions to minimize vulnerabilities and adapt to future threats.

Cybersecurity Russia

In the News

Jun 1, 2021

Nawaz joins Dawn News to discuss Pakistan’s role in US-Afghanistan relations

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Conflict

UkraineAlert

Jun 1, 2021

Biden-Putin summit: Ukraine should not expect miracles

By Oleksiy Goncharenko

Ukraine is set to be high on the agenda when US President Joe Biden meets Russia's Vladimir Putin on June 16. However, few expect any breakthroughs towards ending the seven-year Russo-Ukrainian War.

Conflict Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

May 31, 2021

Cooper in War on the Rocks on Memorial Day

By Atlantic Council

Forward Defense Nonresident Senior Fellow Scott Cooper publishes an article in War on the Rocks titled "The risks of Memorial Day not being personal."

Civil Society National Security

In the News

May 31, 2021

Burrows quoted in the Financial Times: How Biden came around to the Wuhan lab-leak theory

By Atlantic Council

On May 31, Dr. Mathew Burrows was quoted in a Financial Times article about Biden’s decision to direct intelligence services to investigate the origins of COVID.

China Coronavirus

In the News

May 30, 2021

Busch in The Hill: Uncorking Canada’s import measures on wine

By Marc L. Busch

Marc Busch writes that an EU-Canada dispute over wine is emblematic of the challenges that undermining preferential trade agreements pose to the WTO.

Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia

In the News

May 28, 2021

Kroenig and Ashford explore a Western response to Belarus’s act of air piracy

By Atlantic Council

On May 28, Foreign Policy published a biweekly column featuring Scowcroft Center deputy director Matthew Kroenig and New American Engagement Initiative senior fellow Emma Ashford discussing the latest news in international affairs. In this column, they discussed how the West should respond to Belarusian president Alexander Lukashenko’s arrest of dissident journalist Roman Protasevich, the U.S. role in the […]

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