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Ukraine has finally prompted the West to shift course on Putin

New Atlanticist Oct 2, 2024

A man in a hurry: Keir Starmer’s early approach is making waves at home and abroad

By Ed Owen

The new UK prime minister’s much-anticipated speech at the Labour Party’s recent gathering in Liverpool is a window into where the country may be headed.
Economy & Business Elections
Ukraine has finally prompted the West to shift course on Putin

New Atlanticist Oct 2, 2024

Three state elections have backed Germany into a corner

By Jurek Wille and Friedrich Conradi

The recent successes of populist parties in Germany’s state elections could signal an imminent shift in Berlin’s policies on climate, immigration, and aid for Ukraine.
Elections Germany
Ukraine has finally prompted the West to shift course on Putin

New Atlanticist Sep 26, 2024

France’s new government aims to calm the political storm. What will it mean for foreign policy?

By Léonie Allard, Jean-Loup Samaan

Prime Minister Michel Barnier is likely to follow the path of President Emmanuel Macron, but the big question is whether the delicate political context in Paris will allow ministers to focus on crises in Ukraine and Lebanon.
Europe & Eurasia France

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Inflection Points

Feb 27, 2022

Ukraine has finally prompted the West to shift course on Putin

By Frederick Kempe

The Zelenskyy delegation’s chance to succeed in talks at the Belarus border with a Russian delegation would be far greater if Putin were confident that the West has Ukraine’s back.

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In the News

Feb 25, 2022

Ambassador Fried interviewed by ABC News on Russia escalating conflict

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In the News

Feb 25, 2022

Tran quoted in Reuters on oil and gas prices following Western sanctions

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Economic Sanctions Economy & Business

In the News

Feb 25, 2022

Friedlander interviewed by CNBC on Russia’s dark money

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Britain Debrief

Feb 24, 2022

#BritainDebrief – What can Britain do to help Ukraine? An Emergency Debrief from Tom Tugendhat, MP

By Ben Judah

As Russia launches a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Senior Fellow Ben Judah spoke with Tom Tugendhat, MP, Chair of the UK Foreign Affairs Committee, on what Britain and its allies can do for a special emergency #BritainDebrief.

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In the News

Feb 24, 2022

Friedlander interviewed on Marketplace with Kai Ryssdal on sanctions imposed by the Biden administration

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In the News

Feb 24, 2022

O’Toole quoted in Politico on sanctions price spikes

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In the News

Feb 23, 2022

Friedlander interviewed by France24 on the cost of sanctions

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Economic Sanctions Economy & Business

In the News

Feb 23, 2022

Ambassador Fried quoted in Politico on Biden’s sanctions actions

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In the News

Feb 23, 2022

Ambassador Fried interviewed on Bloomberg Sound ON podcast on Putin’s next move

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