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4 weeks ago | 
cepa.org | Alison Mutler |Ben R. Hodges |Dan Rice |Mykyta Vorobiov
Calin Georgescu wasn’t a household name when he unexpectedly won the first round of Romania’s presidential elections in November. But at the peak of his campaign, he was massively famous on social media, and trending in the top nine globally on TikTok. This huge, worldwide presence, which led to the “TikTok Messiah” moniker, goes some way to explaining how Russian interference helped him go from single digits in the polls to winning 23% of the vote.
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1 month ago | 
cepa.org | Ben R. Hodges |Dan Rice |Michael Peck
As NATO leaders prepare to convene in The Hague in June they face an uncomfortable truth: the alliance’s defensive doctrine and capabilities are inadequate and require urgent reassessment. The war in Ukraine has exposed a critical strategic divide within NATO.
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1 month ago | 
cepa.org | Volodymyr Dubovyk |Ben R. Hodges |Dan Rice |Michael Peck
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy keeps coming back to security in all his meetings and public statements, not because he is being stubborn or inflexible, or pursuing personal interests served by opposing peace, but because he is reflecting the mood of Ukrainians. Whether those Ukrainian requirements are being heard may emerge from talks between Russia and the US slated for March 18. The signs are not promising.
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1 month ago | 
cepa.org | Elisabeth Braw |Edward Lucas |Julius Strauss |Dan Rice
Haltbakk Bunkers didn’t mince words. The Norwegian company, which supplies fuel to ships, including US Navy vessels, was so upset by the treatment Volodymyr Zelenskyy received in the Oval Office on February 28 that it announced a boycott of the US military. Of course, the US military has no role in Donald Trump’s and JD Vance’s on-camera attack on Zelenskyy, and likewise, the vast majority of US businesses similarly play no role in enabling Trump’s and Vance’s treatment of Ukraine.
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1 month ago | 
cepa.org | Colby Badhwar |Michael Peck |Dan Rice
During a post-election debate on February 23, Friedrich Merz, Germany’s presumptive incoming Chancellor, said that his “absolute priority will be to strengthen Europe as quickly as possible so that, step by step, we can really achieve independence from the USA.”This was a stunning statement from a man who has long been regarded as one of the most pro-American politicians in Germany. Merz’s sentiment is increasingly common on the European continent.
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Sep 7, 2024 | 
realcleardefense.com | John Nagl |Dan Rice
The U.S. stands at a pivotal moment in its global security strategy. As the world grapples with war in Ukraine and Chinese aggression in the South-China Sea, the need to bolster the defense capabilities of key allies has never been more pressing. Traditional methods of military aid and direct government spending are insufficient to meet the challenges posed by rising powers like China and Russia.
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Aug 7, 2024 | 
rhapsody.health | Dan Rice
Your organization has made the decision to replace its electronic health record (EHR). Perhaps it’s outdated. Or you’re going through merger and acquisition activity. Maybe customer or technical service doesn’t meet your needs. Or you’ve identified shortcomings in the existing EHR and discovered a new system offers improved workflows that will help improve efficiencies, patient safety, or the clinician experience.
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May 29, 2024 | 
rhapsody.health | Dan Rice
In this time of budget constraints and staffing shortages, it can be difficult to size and equip your integration team while the number of connections and projects for digital health applications steadily increases. If your budget isn’t increasing and your resources remain scarce, in many cases operational efficiencies are still waiting to be discovered.
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Mar 26, 2024 | 
inforum.com | Dan Rice
The Forum’s March 16th front page article and large photo of Kelly Armstrong do not fool me. The title, “Unlikely Politician,” is a joke in that Armstong is a well-established politician, having served as the chair of the ND GOP, a state senator in the ND Legislature, and three terms in the U.S. House of Representatives. He is from a wealthy family and went into politics, no different than other Republicans in North Dakota. Hardly unlikely.
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Mar 25, 2024 | 
cepa.org | Sarah Krajewski |Dan Rice
A potential Russian invasion of the Baltic countries is a growing concern. The fear that Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia would fall in a matter of days is a serious threat to regional stability and to alliance integrity. Every military, diplomatic, and economic effort must be exhausted to deter a potential invasion of any NATO country. Deterrence failed in Ukraine, and we must learn from this to ensure it succeeds in the future.
