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After a string of foreign policy wins, Trump's bigger challenge lies ahead: countering the bloc of China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea.| Atlantic Council
Al-Sudani's rush to sign deals with US firms over the past few months is fundamentally about political survival, both his own and Iraq’s. The post US energy firms are returning to Iraq—but politics could undo their fortunes appeared first on Atlantic Council.| Atlantic Council
The post Taylor joins Al-Taghier to discuss the impact of Iranian factions on the US-Iraq partnership appeared first on Atlantic Council.| Atlantic Council
The post Tabaqchali mentioned in Amwaj Media on China and Iraq’s nuclear aspirations appeared first on Atlantic Council.| Atlantic Council
The post Romanowski quoted in Safaq on the meeting between the Iraqi Prime Minister and US Envoy appeared first on Atlantic Council.| Atlantic Council
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The post Taylor joins Rudaw to discuss delays in KRG formation appeared first on Atlantic Council.| Atlantic Council
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The post American University energy event mentioned in Shams TV on the Iraq electricity crisis appeared first on Atlantic Council.| Atlantic Council
The post LaHood quoted from Iraq Initiative event in Rudaw on the U.S.-Iraq security relationship appeared first on Atlantic Council.| Atlantic Council
The advances toward peace in the Fergana Valley and Uzbekistan’s economic growth should encourage deeper US engagement in the region. The post Dispatch from Uzbekistan: Regional peace progress and economic growth reveal opportunities for US engagement appeared first on Atlantic Council.| Atlantic Council
To strengthen their ties to Central Asia, the United States, Turkey, Japan, and South Korea should work together on their engagement with the region. The post Working within a ‘Central Asia Quartet’ can strengthen US ties in the region. The foundations for it have already been laid. appeared first on Atlantic Council.| Atlantic Council
Russia is deliberately targeting Ukrainian civilians in a deadly drone strike campaign that aims to depopulate large parts of the country and constitutes a crime against humanity, according to a new United Nations report, writes Peter Dickinson. The post UN report: Russia targets civilians in systematic bid to depopulate Ukraine appeared first on Atlantic Council.| Atlantic Council
Unless the next government restores both security and institutional credibility, Peru’s democracy risks becoming not merely ungovernable, but unrecognizable. The post Peru at a breaking point: How ten years of political chaos opened the door to organized crime appeared first on Atlantic Council.| Atlantic Council
The party of Argentine President Javier Milei grew its share of seats in Congress in Sunday’s midterm elections. The post Milei just got a midterm boost. What’s next for Argentina? appeared first on Atlantic Council.| Atlantic Council
When foreign governments conduct surveillance, intimidation, or enforcement actions—including through the exercise of extraterritorial police power by authoritarian regimes inside the nations they target—they undermine state sovereignty and threaten to erode public trust in institutions, representing a significant national security threat. The post Authoritarian reach and democratic response: A tactical framework to counter and prevent transnational repression appeared first on Atlant...| Atlantic Council
On October 24, Forward Defense nonresident senior fellow Linda Lourie was quoted in an article from the Jerusalem Post titled "CET Sandbox bridging battlefield tested Israeli defense tech with Washington."| Atlantic Council
After a string of foreign policy wins, Trump's bigger challenge lies ahead: countering the bloc of China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea.| Atlantic Council
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As Dutch voters head to the polls on October 29 for parliamentary elections, our experts provide their insights on the defining issues of the campaign.| Atlantic Council
United by a desire to counter US influence, Iran and Russia are poised to deepen their bilateral and multilateral cooperation.| Atlantic Council
Read the full article here The post Donovan quoted in Politico on the new sanctions pushing European countries, banks, and companies to reconsider energy imports from Russia or face penalties appeared first on Atlantic Council.| Atlantic Council
Read the full article here The post Lichfield quoted in Bloomberg on Trump’s planned second meeting with Putin, noting it marks “at least the third time we’ve gone back to square one” in efforts to end the war in Ukraine appeared first on Atlantic Council.| Atlantic Council
Read the full article here The post Bank of England’s Megan Greene quoted in Bloomberg at an Atlantic Council event, warning that weak labor markets are eroding workers’ bargaining power appeared first on Atlantic Council.| Atlantic Council
Read the full article here The post Hung Tran quoted in GlobalCapital on remarks at an Atlantic Council debate during IMF/World Bank week, discussing shrinking official development assistance and the need for stronger private-sector mobilization appeared first on Atlantic Council.| Atlantic Council
Read the full article here The post IMF/World Bank Meetings mentioned in Reuters featuring Argentina’s Economy Minister Luis Caputo and Central Bank President Santiago Bausili where they discussed plans to finalize a $20 billion currency-swap line before the midterm vote appeared first on Atlantic Council.| Atlantic Council
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Read the full document here The post Nikoladze cited in the US Army Training and Doctrine Command on Russia’s push to cut ties with global markets and undermine the dollar appeared first on Atlantic Council.| Atlantic Council
Watch the full interview here The post Donovan interviewed for the Suspicious Transaction Podcast by RUSI on the evolving roles of economic statecraft and broader economic security in global affairs appeared first on Atlantic Council.| Atlantic Council
It is important not only to document the grim reality of gender apartheid under the Taliban but also to honor the women of Afghanistan's persistence. The post In the shadow of gender apartheid: Four years of loss and resistance by women in Afghanistan appeared first on Atlantic Council.| Atlantic Council
In Beijing, the Chinese Communist Party’s Central Committee met this week to move forward the country’s fifteenth five-year plan. The post The winners and losers from China’s next five-year plan appeared first on Atlantic Council.| Atlantic Council
Read the full article here The post Lichfield quoted in Slawa TV on the EU’s reparation loan for Ukraine, noting leaders will likely back the plan but that implementation will take months appeared first on Atlantic Council.| Atlantic Council
Read the full article here The post Donovan quoted in The Independent on the new sanctions’ significance and their expected immediate impact on Russia’s oil profits appeared first on Atlantic Council.| Atlantic Council
Read the full article here The post Nikoladze quoted in Bankier.pl on the Trump administration’s new sanctions significantly cutting Russia’s oil revenues and underscoring Washington’s determination to end the war in Ukraine appeared first on Atlantic Council.| Atlantic Council
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Read the full article here The post Tannebaum quoted in The New York Times on US sanctions on Russia only being effective if Washington is willing to use or threaten secondary sanctions on third countries appeared first on Atlantic Council.| Atlantic Council
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Read the full article here The post Bank of England’s Megan Greene quoted in Reuters at an Atlantic Council event, saying rising unemployment has eased wage pressures and argued against continued quarterly rate cuts appeared first on Atlantic Council.| Atlantic Council
Read the full article here The post Lipsky quoted in Bloomberg on IMF/World Bank week, noting lingering anxiety over renewed US–China trade tensions despite improved sentiment since April appeared first on Atlantic Council.| Atlantic Council
Read the full article here The post Mühleisen quoted in The New York Times on Trump’s proposed Argentina bailout, noting the reputational risk for U.S. officials if the deal results in losses appeared first on Atlantic Council.| Atlantic Council
Read the full article here The post Luis Caputo panel quoted in Buenos Aires Times on remarks at the Atlantic Council’s Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center during IMF/World Bank week, discussing Argentina’s plans to finalize a $20 billion currency swap before midterm elections appeared first on Atlantic Council.| Atlantic Council
Read the full article here The post Donovan’s congressional committee briefing mentioned in The Wall Street Journal on discussions of Hong Kong’s role in money laundering, sanctions evasion, and capital flows for Chinese companies appeared first on Atlantic Council.| Atlantic Council
Read the full article here The post Lichfield co-authored a Bruegel piece arguing the EU reparations-loan mechanism is the right way to support Ukraine using immobilized Russian assets appeared first on Atlantic Council.| Atlantic Council
Read the full article here The post Nikoladze quoted in Tygodnik Powszechny on US efforts to seize sanctioned Russian assets and how oligarchs use shell companies to obscure ownership appeared first on Atlantic Council.| Atlantic Council
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US sanctions on Russian oil and gas producers could have major implications for energy markets, but their impact depends on multiple factors. The post How the new US sanctions on Russian oil will impact energy markets appeared first on Atlantic Council.| Atlantic Council
Russia's escalating campaign of drone attacks on the civilian population of Ukraine's Kherson region highlights the destructive power of modern drone technologies, writes Oleksandr Tolokonnikov. The post Russia’s ‘human safari’ in southern Ukraine is a warning to the world appeared first on Atlantic Council.| Atlantic Council
Argentinians head to the polls on October 26, and the outcome could determine the future of President Javier Milei’s efforts to reform the country’s economy. The post Milei’s economic plan meets its midterm test appeared first on Atlantic Council.| Atlantic Council
As the Pengaton looks to shift its focus to the Western Hemisphere, the United States must not neglect the Arctic region. The post Three ways the US can build a more lethal fighting force in the Arctic appeared first on Atlantic Council.| Atlantic Council
Amid the current US-Colombia tensions, both countries should remind themselves of how important this relationship is for their shared security, economic, and geopolitical goals. The post With Petro and Trump at odds, what’s next for the US-Colombia relationship? appeared first on Atlantic Council.| Atlantic Council
The list of lawsuits brought by aggrieved foreign investors who claim their efforts to do business in the country have been stymied is long and growing. The post Moldova’s ongoing legal disputes with investors could jeopardize its EU hopes appeared first on Atlantic Council.| Atlantic Council
The recent election demonstrated that parties committed to democracy and European alignment can triumph at the ballot box despite Russian tactics. The post How Moldova’s democracy succeeded against Russian interference appeared first on Atlantic Council.| Atlantic Council
With its growing visibility in the global space community, Turkey needs to adopt a diplomatic strategy to match its ambitions. The post Why institutionalizing space diplomacy should be a pillar of Turkey’s grand strategy appeared first on Atlantic Council.| Atlantic Council
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has raised concerns over Chinese components in Russian military drones amid fresh allegations of Beijing’s mounting support for Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, writes Katherine Spencer. The post US voices concern over Chinese support for Russia’s Ukraine invasion appeared first on Atlantic Council.| Atlantic Council
On October 22, Katherine Spencer, program assistant at the Atlantic Council’s Eurasia Center, was published in Eurasianet on Russia’s increasing internet restrictions and blackouts. The post Spencer in Eurasianet on Russia’s creation of a digital iron curtain appeared first on Atlantic Council.| Atlantic Council
The latest report in the Atlantic Council's Russia Tomorrow series details how Russia’s war against Ukraine has brought together a new set of partners--united not by shared values, but by shared grievances--on the international stage: China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea. The post The CRINK: Inside the new bloc supporting Russia’s war against Ukraine appeared first on Atlantic Council.| Atlantic Council
Understanding Turkey's presence in Central Asia its implication for US foreign policy objectives in the region. The post Why Washington should pay attention to Turkey’s presence in Central Asia appeared first on Atlantic Council.| Atlantic Council
The US campaign against the PMF groups will likely have significant implications for Iraq’s political process moving forward. The post Why Washington’s anti-PMF moves are testing the Iraq partnership appeared first on Atlantic Council.| Atlantic Council
The sanctions against Rosneft and Lukoil mark the first sanctions against Russia of the second Trump administration. The post How will Trump’s new Russian oil sanctions shift the war? appeared first on Atlantic Council.| Atlantic Council
Contrary to the perception that AI data centers are only adding strain to the US grid, the facilities are in a position to help address issues facing the electricity system. The post Data centers aren’t grid villains—they’re allies appeared first on Atlantic Council.| Atlantic Council
Competitors and judges from the 2025 Washington, DC Cyber 9/12 Strategy Challenge share their perspectives on the competition's role in cyber workforce development. The post Cyber policy in action: A glimpse into the 2025 DC Cyber 9/12 Strategy Challenge appeared first on Atlantic Council.| Atlantic Council
Efforts to build resilience will be essential to ensure that the upcoming large international sporting events in the United States are safe and successful. The post From the World Cup to the Olympics, the US must put security and resilience first appeared first on Atlantic Council.| Atlantic Council
Just days after US President Donald Trump announced plans for a new summit with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, their proposed Budapest meeting has been thrown into doubt by Russia's rejection of a ceasefire in Ukraine, writes Peter Dickinson. The post Budapest summit postponed as Putin rejects Trump’s ceasefire proposal appeared first on Atlantic Council.| Atlantic Council
Ukraine’s deep strikes on Russia's energy industry have exposed Putin’s Achilles heel and helped demonstrate that the Russian economy is far more fragile than many in Moscow would like us to believe, writes Vladyslav Davydov . The post Vladimir Putin’s war machine may finally be running out of fuel appeared first on Atlantic Council.| Atlantic Council
By acting now, Washington can capitalize on the desire among some Central Asian states to reduce their dependence on Moscow and Beijing. The post How the US should partner with Central Asian states to avoid Russia-China dominance appeared first on Atlantic Council.| Atlantic Council
As world leaders gather for the World Social Summit in Doha, empowering older adults with digital and AI literacy emerges as a critical priority for advancing social inclusion, health equity, and global digital transformation. The post For aging populations to benefit from advances in healthcare technology, countries must promote digital health literacy appeared first on Atlantic Council.| Atlantic Council
Careful engagement between Israel and Indonesia could blossom. But both must navigate a narrow path between opportunity and overreach. The post The Indonesia-Israel visit that didn’t happen—and why it still matters appeared first on Atlantic Council.| Atlantic Council
With center-right President-elect Rodrigo Paz taking power in November after nearly two decades of left-wing governance, there will likely be significant shifts in Bolivia’s economic, security, and foreign policies. The post What Bolivia’s move to the center means for its economy, foreign policy, and security appeared first on Atlantic Council.| Atlantic Council
Jörn Fleck sits down with Head of External Affairs International at Roche Michael Oberreiter to discuss why heath should be part of the broader global economic agenda. The post #AtlanticDebrief – Why is health important to global economic resilience? | A debrief with Michael Oberreiter appeared first on Atlantic Council.| Atlantic Council
Despite vast oil, gas, and mineral wealth, the Lake Chad Basin remains trapped in insecurity. Transforming resources into peace requires transparent governance, community trust, and accountable partnerships that deliver real benefits for citizens across the basin. The post The Lake Chad Basin could power growth instead of conflict appeared first on Atlantic Council.| Atlantic Council
Several lessons learned from the recent US-brokered cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas can be applied to ending Russia’s assault on Ukraine. The post How Trump can apply his Middle East success to ending Russia’s war in Ukraine appeared first on Atlantic Council.| Atlantic Council
The Gaza cease-fire showcased how when the US president gets personally involved, the seemingly impossible can become possible. The post Will the US achieve a ‘big, beautiful’ Iran deal or stall in homeostasis? appeared first on Atlantic Council.| Atlantic Council
The post Charai for The Jerusalem Strategic Tribune: J.D. Vance: The Geometry of Power appeared first on Atlantic Council.| Atlantic Council
Director for Northern Europe, Anna Wieslander, was interviewed October 17 in an Al Jazeera article on Russia’s economy, sanctions against it and how it impacts the war in Ukraine. Wieslander argues that US leadership has changed when it comes to addressing Russia as a threat to European security and warns that Europe will pay a higher […] The post Wieslander in Al Jazeera appeared first on Atlantic Council.| Atlantic Council
At the IMF-World Bank annual meetings, cautious optimism about the global economy was tempered by what could come next. The post Dispatch from Washington: Is this the calm before the economic storm? appeared first on Atlantic Council.| Atlantic Council
How do democracies die? Not with a dramatic coup, but through quiet, intentional dismantling—rules bent just slightly, laws rewritten, oppositions discredited and then disarmed. This warning from political scientists has proven prophetic across South and Southeast Asia, where the past decade has witnessed steady democratic erosion. The post South and Southeast Asia are on the front lines of the democracy-autocracy showdown appeared first on Atlantic Council.| Atlantic Council
Will the Houthis cease their regional hostilities? The brief response is yes—but likely, only for the time being. The post After the Gaza cease-fire, what’s next for the Houthis? appeared first on Atlantic Council.| Atlantic Council
With fewer and fewer Russians ready to volunteer for the war in Ukraine, Putin is seeking to recruit more foreign fighters from across Africa, Asia, and beyond, writes David Kirichenko. The post Putin seeks more foreign fighters amid mounting Russian losses in Ukraine appeared first on Atlantic Council.| Atlantic Council
Ukraine's long-range drone strike campaign has brought Putin's invasion home to Russia but mounting domestic problems are unlikely to spark a rebellion against the Kremlin dictatorship, writes Christopher Isajiw. The post Ukraine’s drone sanctions are working but don’t expect a Russian revolt appeared first on Atlantic Council.| Atlantic Council
Africa is not merely affected by these reforms. It is actively shaping them. The post African voices are shaping G20 discussions around international financial architecture reform appeared first on Atlantic Council.| Atlantic Council
China uses different tactics for different aims: slow but persistent maritime incursions off the coast of the Philippines and high-speed aerial harassment in Taiwanese airspace. But Manila’s responses offer useful lessons for Taipei. A new study of the Philippines’ experience shows what Taiwan can do to create limits on Chinese action without triggering open conflict. The post What Taiwan can learn from China’s gray-zone actions against the Philippines appeared first on Atlantic Council.| Atlantic Council
On October 3, Forward Defense nonresident senior fellow Elliot Ackerman was featured in an episode of Open Debate entitled "Wartime Kill Switch: Human or AI?" in which he defended human control over lethal battlefield decisions. The post Ackerman defends human oversight of battlefield decisions on Open Debate appeared first on Atlantic Council.| Atlantic Council
A willingness to use chemical weapons has long been a feature of Russian aggression, on the battlefield in Ukraine and on the streets of Europe. Will Russia escalate to the use of biological weapons? And what about the country’s nuclear saber-rattling? An in-depth study of how Russia uses these threats calls for a strong NATO response. The post How the US and Europe can deter and respond to Russia’s chemical, biological, and nuclear threats appeared first on Atlantic Council.| Atlantic Council
What will follow part one of the cease-fire deal brokered by the Trump administration? Atlantic Council experts share their answers. The post Twenty questions (and expert answers) about the next phase of an Israel-Hamas deal appeared first on Atlantic Council.| Atlantic Council
The metal gallium plays an outsized role in US war readiness—and China controls most of its supply. As geopolitical competition deepens, the United States needs a new playbook to fix this vulnerability. The post Solving the US military’s gallium dilemma requires turning trash into treasure appeared first on Atlantic Council.| Atlantic Council
Time and again since 2022, Moscow has declared a new red line while warning of the West of nuclear escalation, only to then do nothing when their red lines are crossed. Trump can now call Putin's bluff over Russia's latest red line by providing Ukraine with Tomahawks, writes Peter Dickinson. The post Tomahawk missiles are Russia’s latest red line. Will Trump call Putin’s bluff? appeared first on Atlantic Council.| Atlantic Council
On October 13, Abigail Rudolph published an article in the National Interest entitled, “How Shipbuilding Can Revive the US Heartland.” Rudolph explores the potential for shipbuilding in the Great Lakes region, leveraging existing manufacturing infrastructure, a skilled labor force, and strategic geographic advantages. She highlights the dual significance of shipbuilding in the region, meeting a […] The post Rudolph argues for shipbuilding in the Great Lakes Region in the National Intere...| Atlantic Council
The post Charai in Jerusalem Strategic Tribune: Jared Kushner: The Quiet Architect of Courage appeared first on Atlantic Council.| Atlantic Council
As investors race to secure access to Africa’s supplies of critical minerals, African nations should invest some of the proceeds in sovereign wealth funds that can manage mineral revenue transparently, protect African economies from price volatility, and secure the benefits of finite resources in a sustainable way. The post Responsible stewardship models can transform Africa’s mineral wealth into prosperity appeared first on Atlantic Council.| Atlantic Council
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On October 5, Atlantic Council vice president and Scowcroft Center senior director Matthew Kroenig was quoted in an article in the Wall Street Journal. He argues against extending the New START arms control agreement in order to expand the US nuclear arsenal to compete with China. The post Kroenig quoted in the Wall Street Journal on New-START Treaty appeared first on Atlantic Council.| Atlantic Council
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Russia’s strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure are no longer just a Ukrainian problem. Moscow’s bombing campaign will become a wider European issue unless more support is offered to Kyiv, writes Aura Sabadus. The post Russian strikes on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure are a European problem appeared first on Atlantic Council.| Atlantic Council
We sent our experts to the IMF and World Bank headquarters to glean a sense of what may be in store for the global economy—and what policymakers should do about it. The post Behind the scenes of the IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings as leaders adjust to a new normal of uncertainty appeared first on Atlantic Council.| Atlantic Council
