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US foreign policy: China is important but the top priority is stopping Russia

Inflection Points Today Mar 20, 2024

Break up TikTok, arm Ukraine

By Frederick Kempe

The United States and its allies need to address both Russia’s military threats and Chinese influence operations.

China Cybersecurity

New Atlanticist Mar 19, 2024

There will be no ‘short, sharp’ war. A fight between the US and China would likely go on for years.

By Brian Kerg

US policymakers and military leaders must rigorously study and plan for a broad range of implications from a years-long war against China.

China Conflict

New Atlanticist Mar 18, 2024

Addressing Haiti’s turmoil starts with its Caribbean neighbors—and US and Canadian support

By Jason Marczak, Wazim Mowla

A long-term approach is needed in which Caribbean leaders are in the driver’s seat, while Washington and Ottawa help to offset the costs.

Caribbean Crisis Management

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UkraineAlert

Feb 21, 2023

US foreign policy: China is important but the top priority is stopping Russia

By Richard D. Hooker, Jr.

Members of the US foreign policy establishment are wrong to prioritize a "China First" perspective at a time when Putin's Russia is waging a major war of aggression in Ukraine, writes Richard D. Hooker, Jr.

China Conflict

In the News

Feb 21, 2023

Warrick on TRT World

By Atlantic Council

On February 4, FD Nonresident Senior Fellow Tom Warrick appeared on TRT World to discuss the aftermath of the United States’ downing of a Chinese Spy balloon.

China Defense Policy

In the News

Feb 21, 2023

Eftimiades on NDT News

By Atlantic Council

Tom Warrick discusses the history and effectiveness of the Department of Homeland Security’s Fusion Centers

China Defense Policy

In the News

Feb 21, 2023

Eftimiades on France 24 News

By Atlantic Council

Nicholas Eftimiades was interviewed by France 24 News on the recent incursion by a Chinese spy balloon into the United States.

China Defense Policy

Econographics

Feb 21, 2023

Offensive friendshoring and deteriorating US-China relations

By Hung Tran

The increasingly offensive use of an offensive US friendshoring policy will make it more challenging to manage US-China strategic competition

China Economy & Business

UkraineAlert

Feb 20, 2023

‘You cannot outlast us’: Biden’s Kyiv visit sends strong message to Moscow

By Peter Dickinson

US President Joe Biden's bold surprise visit to wartime Kyiv sent a strong message to Moscow that time is not on Putin's side and Russia should not pin its hopes on a weakening of Western resolve to stand with Ukraine.

Conflict Freedom and Prosperity

Fast Thinking

Feb 20, 2023

How Biden’s Ukraine trip was received in Kyiv and Moscow

By Atlantic Council

Biden's surprise visit to Ukraine featured photo ops and promises for more military aid. Now, Atlantic Council experts share their insights on the visit and what's next.

Conflict Defense Industry

In the News

Feb 18, 2023

Wald quoted in The Eastern Herald on Russian oil sanctions

Energy & Environment Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Feb 16, 2023

Eftimiades in TIME

By Atlantic Council

Nicholas Eftimiades discusses why China launched a spy balloon over the United States.

China Defense Policy

UkraineAlert

Feb 16, 2023

Rebuilding Ukraine: Private sector role can help counter corruption concerns

By Suriya Evans-Pritchard Jayanti

Recent corruption allegations have shaken international confidence in the Ukrainian authorities but Ukraine's vibrant private sector benefits from broadly positive perceptions and should play a leading role in rebuilding efforts.

Civil Society Conflict