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Friedlander interviewed in Formiche on sanctions against Russia

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
Friedlander interviewed in Formiche on sanctions against Russia

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
Friedlander interviewed in Formiche on sanctions against Russia

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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In the News

Feb 22, 2022

Friedlander interviewed in Formiche on sanctions against Russia

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Economic Sanctions Economy & Business

In the News

Feb 22, 2022

O’Toole quoted in Quartz on Western sanctions against Russia

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Economic Sanctions Economy & Business

In the News

Feb 22, 2022

O’Toole quoted in Financial Post on economic impact of sanctions

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Economic Sanctions Economy & Business

In the News

Feb 22, 2022

O’Toole quoted in Foreign Policy on deterrence sanctions

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Economic Sanctions Economy & Business

In the News

Feb 21, 2022

Ambassador Fried interviewed on CNN on Putin’s offenses

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Conflict Economic Sanctions

In the News

Feb 21, 2022

Friedlander quoted in The New York Times on the sanctions rollout

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Economic Sanctions Economy & Business

In the News

Feb 21, 2022

Ambassador Fried quoted in Washington Post on Biden’s trade and investment actions against Russia

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Economic Sanctions Economy & Business

New Atlanticist

Feb 17, 2022

Twenty questions (and expert answers) about what’s happening with Ukraine and Russia

By Atlantic Council experts

As the crisis in Eastern Europe continues to unfold, we tapped our expert network to answer the burning questions about the implications for Russia, Ukraine, and the wider world.

Conflict Crisis Management

Britain Debrief

Feb 17, 2022

#BritainDebrief – What role is Western intelligence playing in the Ukraine crisis? A Debrief from Sir John Sawers

By Ben Judah

Sir John Sawers, the former Chief of MI6, joins #BritainDebrief to discuss the role of intelligence agencies in responding to the crisis in Ukraine.

Conflict Crisis Management

MENASource

Feb 10, 2022

A perpetrator of Syrian crimes against humanity went free in France. Here’s why it shouldn’t happen again

By Michel Duclos

If the scope for changing the course of events in Syria is limited, it’s honorable to take a stand against the abominable crimes of the Bashar al-Assad regime. It would be a great pity for France to be seen as a safe haven for Assad’s accomplices.

Europe & Eurasia France
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Torrey Taussig

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Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security Transatlantic Security Initiative

Eastern Europe Europe & Eurasia

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Jason C. Moyer

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Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security Transatlantic Security Initiative

Europe & Eurasia NATO

European Leadership Accelerator Participant

Anna Ascani

Vice President of the Chamber, Italy Chamber of Deputies

Millennium Leadership Program

Central Europe Education

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Henrique Arevalo Poincot

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Freedom and Prosperity Center

Elections Latin America

European Leadership Accelerator Participant

Alexandre Marques Pinho

Adviser to the Minister, Portugal Ministry of Defence

Millennium Leadership Program

Europe & Eurasia Security & Defense

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Jon Wilks

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Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

Arabic Crisis Management
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