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Dispatch from 2,200 feet over Gaza: What I learned from airdropping desperately needed food aid

Published: September 23, 2025 14:02

The head of Realign For Palestine, an Atlantic Council project, joined a recent humanitarian flight over the Gaza Strip that delivered much-needed food to Palestinians. The post Dispatch from 2,200 feet over Gaza: What I learned from airdropping…

Natural gas has a small but important role in Africa’s energy transition

Published: September 23, 2025 14:00

Limited access to electricity has long constrained both quality of life and economic growth across much of Africa. About 42 percent of the continent’s population still lives in homes without any access. While it is technically possible to rapidly increase…

The critical minerals boom is an opportunity to integrate public health into mining operations

Published: September 23, 2025 14:00

Africa is central to the global push for cleaner energy, including the continent's stocks of critical minerals that power green-energy technologies. But a race to extract more minerals poses public health risks, from the occupational hazards miners suffer…

Why has Japan deployed fighter jets to NATO bases in the US, Canada, and Europe?

Published: September 22, 2025 22:38

As part of Operation Atlantic Eagles, Tokyo has sent four F-15 fighter jets and four additional military aircraft to the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Germany. The post Why has Japan deployed fighter jets to NATO bases in the US, Canada,…

A three-pillar strategy for US democracy assistance in Central and Eastern Europe

Published: September 22, 2025 16:26

This paper is the first in the Freedom and Prosperity Center's "Future of Democracy Assistance" series, which analyzes the many complex challenges to democracy around the world and highlights actionable policies that promote democratic governance. The post…

Klain in the New York Post on how Trump can respond to Putin’s recent escalations in Ukraine

Published: September 22, 2025 15:29

On September 19, Doug Klain, nonresident fellow at the Atlantic Council’s Eurasia Center and deputy director for policy and strategy for Razom for Ukraine, was published in the New York Post on the policy options for US President Donald Trump to respond to…

The EU won’t tariff China and India to please Trump. But it is working on a counteroffer.

Published: September 19, 2025 21:35

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced a nineteenth package of sanctions against Russia on September 19. The post The EU won’t tariff China and India to please Trump. But it is working on a counteroffer. appeared first on Atlantic…

Five charts that show the challenge of countering Mexico’s criminal organizations

Published: September 19, 2025 15:04

Washington's broader campaign to eliminate criminal organizations is a challenging one, since these organizations have become so deeply embedded in Mexico. The post Five charts that show the challenge of countering Mexico’s criminal organizations appeared…

Putin’s Polish probe demands decisive response to restore NATO deterrence

Published: September 18, 2025 20:53

Putin’s recent drone escalation in the skies over Poland is an unmistakable signal that NATO’s credibility is under threat. Western leaders must now respond decisively to deter further Russian aggression, writes Zahar Hryniv. The post Putin’s Polish probe…

Cole discusses the role of fictional intelligence and technological prediction with War on the Rocks

Published: September 18, 2025 19:19

On September 17, August Cole, a nonresident fellow at Forward Defense, and P.W. Singer were interviewed by War on the Rocks, reflecting on the technological predictions of their 2015 book Ghost Fleet. They highlighted the use of fictional writing for…

Atlantic Council launches MENA Futures Lab to harness innovation and human capital, appoints Khalid Azim as inaugural director

Published: September 17, 2025 14:22

WASHINGTON, DC – September 17, 2025 – The Atlantic Council announced today the launch of the MENA Futures Lab, a flagship initiative of the Rafik Hariri Center for the Middle East advancing innovation, entrepreneurship, and human capital to build a more…

The Americas are falling behind in new agricultural technologies. Here’s how to catch up.

Published: September 16, 2025 19:07

If the United States and other countries in the Western Hemisphere hope to maintain their competitiveness, then governments should find ways to advance research and development. The post The Americas are falling behind in new agricultural technologies.…

Dispatch from Berlin: To succeed, Merz must resist the false choice of focusing at home or abroad

Published: September 16, 2025 19:00

The chancellor’s coalition will have to tackle both Germany's economic renewal and the threat to European security from Russia. The post Dispatch from Berlin: To succeed, Merz must resist the false choice of focusing at home or abroad appeared first on…

NATO has a gap in its airborne command and control. Here’s how to close it.

Published: September 16, 2025 13:47

As E-3 AWACS aircraft retire, and with new doubts about and delays with the E-7A aircraft set to replace them, the Alliance must take additional steps bridge the gap. The post NATO has a gap in its airborne command and control. Here’s how to close it.…

The Supreme Court’s decision on Trump tariffs will have lasting impact on US economic statecraft

Published: September 16, 2025 13:40

On September 9, the Supreme Court granted the Trump administration’s request to consider on an expedited basis its appeal of a lower court ruling that invalidated most tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).…

Atlantic Council and Antenna Group announce first ever Alliance for Europe – Gulf Geopolitics & Investments Summit (AEGGIS)

Published: September 15, 2025 14:00

WASHINGTON, DC – September 15, 2025 — The Atlantic Council and Antenna Group, announced the Alliance for Europe – Gulf Geopolitics & Investments Summit (AEGGIS), a unique initiative to strengthen economic relations between European and Gulf countries and…

Education as resistance: How women in Afghanistan fight gender apartheid through solidarity

Published: September 15, 2025 13:36

Even under the Taliban’s gender apartheid, the women and girls of Afghanistan continue to learn, build, and gain leadership skills with the help of community mentors and small stipends. The post Education as resistance: How women in Afghanistan fight…

Trustworthy digital identities can set the standards for secure benefits provision in the US

Published: September 12, 2025 13:00

The proliferation of online services necessitates verifiable digital IDs globally. While they can improve convenience and reduce fraud in benefits provision, they raise privacy concerns and surveillance risks. This paper examines US digital identity…

China, India, and North Korea back Russia as changing global order takes shape

Published: September 11, 2025 21:19

Support from China, India, and North Korea for Russia’s war in Ukraine will allow the killing to continue while undermining Trump’s efforts to pressure the Kremlin into ending the invasion, writes Katherine Spencer. The post China, India, and North Korea…

What von der Leyen’s call to ‘fight’ means for European energy and climate goals

Published: September 11, 2025 18:33

Atlantic Council experts provide their take on von der Leyen's vision for energy as laid out in her State of the Union speech. The post What von der Leyen’s call to ‘fight’ means for European energy and climate goals  appeared first on Atlantic Council.

Atlantic Council announces 2025 class of Millennium Leadership Intensive participants

Published: September 11, 2025 13:42

WASHINGTON, DC –  SEPTEMBER 11, 2025  – The Atlantic Council’s Millennium Leadership Program (MLP) selected thirty-five rising leaders for its 2025 class of the Millenium Leadership Intensive.  The Millennium Leadership Intensive (MLI) is a hybrid,…

DFC 2.0: A blueprint for a bigger, faster and more strategic agency

Published: September 11, 2025 12:00

With the DFC’s reauthorization this year, Congress and the Trump administration have an opportunity to refine the tools, deepen partnerships, and expand expertise in order to make the investments at the scale and with the flexibility needed to strengthen…

Why the Pentagon had been reluctant to combat narco-trafficking in the Western Hemisphere

Published: September 10, 2025 23:44

The recent US strike on a suspected drug-carrying vessel is a reminder that the US military had for years resisted getting more deeply involved in counternarcotics. The post Why the Pentagon had been reluctant to combat narco-trafficking in the Western…

To counter Chinese and Russian influence in Africa, Turkey could be a decisive ally for the US and Europe

Published: September 10, 2025 18:05

As Turkey continues to develop closer ties to African nations, the United States and Europe should work with Ankara as a partner in its efforts to gain soft power throughout the continent. The post To counter Chinese and Russian influence in Africa, Turkey…

Experts react: Poland just shot down Russian drones over its territory. Is Putin ramping up his war on Europe?

Published: September 10, 2025 17:53

The Russian drones may have strayed from their original flight paths, or the Kremlin could be launching an aggressive new gambit against NATO. The post Experts react: Poland just shot down Russian drones over its territory. Is Putin ramping up his war on…

Spencer in Eurasianet on Russia’s increasing restrictions on Central Asian migrants

Published: September 9, 2025 19:17

On September 9, Katherine Spencer, program assistant at the Atlantic Council’s Eurasia Center, was published in Eurasianet on Russia’s increasing restrictions on foreign workers amidst the country’s labor shortage. The post Spencer in Eurasianet on…

Memo to Congress: Capabilities matter more than numbers for US forces in Korea

Published: September 9, 2025 17:48

When it comes to the US military presence in South Korea, what the US force is capable of doing matters more than exactly how many troops are stationed there. As the US Senate and House draft this year’s must-pass National Defense Authorization Act, they…

Experts react: The French government has collapsed again. What does this mean for France, the EU, and Macron?

Published: September 9, 2025 00:49

On Monday, Prime Minister François Bayrou lost a confidence vote in the National Assembly, removing him from office and leaving France in a state of political uncertainty. The post Experts react: The French government has collapsed again. What does this…

Revitalizing Qualified Industrial Zones can help revive Middle East integration

Published: September 8, 2025 18:56

Revitalized QIZs can transition from political instruments into dynamic engines of inclusive growth, resilience, and regional stability. The post Revitalizing Qualified Industrial Zones can help revive Middle East integration appeared first on Atlantic…

What Guyanese President Irfaan Ali is likely to focus on in his second term

Published: September 8, 2025 17:33

As Guyana’s economy continues its mind-boggling growth, the president has secured a second term on the promise to “build more prosperity in every family and every home.” The post What Guyanese President Irfaan Ali is likely to focus on in his second term…

Rubio’s visit to Mexico and Ecuador shows the need for US security cooperation runs deeper than warships in the Caribbean

Published: September 5, 2025 19:31

US counternarcotics operations in the Caribbean are only one aspect of how Washington can build security ties with Latin American partners. The post Rubio’s visit to Mexico and Ecuador shows the need for US security cooperation runs deeper than warships in…

Why China and Russia are unlikely to move the Power of Siberia-2 pipeline forward

Published: September 5, 2025 14:44

While questions remain over the mega pipeline project, Russia has already secured significant export volumes via smaller projects, largely from Chinese buyers. The post Why China and Russia are unlikely to move the Power of Siberia-2 pipeline forward…

Twenty-six European countries have committed to help defend Ukraine after the war. What’s next?

Published: September 4, 2025 21:19

Our experts share their perspectives on what the commitments that members of the Coalition made on Thursday will mean for Ukraine’s security. The post Twenty-six European countries have committed to help defend Ukraine after the war. What’s next?  appeared…

Bauerle Danzman was quoted in The Straits Times, criticizing a new Texas law that bars Chinese nationals from owning land in the state

Published: September 4, 2025 21:12

Read the Article Here: The post Bauerle Danzman was quoted in The Straits Times, criticizing a new Texas law that bars Chinese nationals from owning land in the state appeared first on Atlantic Council.

Dispatches from Damascus: The state of Syria’s postwar transition nine months after Assad’s fall

Published: September 4, 2025 20:00

On a recent trip to the Syrian capital, Atlantic Council experts took note of how far the country has come since the Assad regime’s fall and what still needs to happen to secure peace and prosperity. The post Dispatches from Damascus: The state of Syria’s…

Maritime autonomous vehicles are threatening Arctic security. Here’s what to do about it.

Published: September 4, 2025 19:25

International norms governing the Arctic have been unable to match the pace of technological innovation taking place with autonomous vehicles. The post Maritime autonomous vehicles are threatening Arctic security. Here’s what to do about it. appeared first…

The China-Russia natural gas deal is a distraction from LNG sanctions evasion

Published: September 4, 2025 19:18

The announcement of a China-Russia natural gas pipeline deal is attention-grabbing geopolitical theater. The United States should instead be focused on curbing Russia's evasion of LNG sanctions. The post The China-Russia natural gas deal is a distraction…

Nikoladze quoted in BBC on Russia–China economic relations at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit.

Published: September 3, 2025 17:34

Watch the Full Interview Here: The post Nikoladze quoted in BBC on Russia–China economic relations at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit. appeared first on Atlantic Council.

Dispatch from Kyiv and Warsaw: Security is the first answer to Russia’s aggression

Published: September 3, 2025 17:01

A visit to the capitals of Ukraine and Poland puts recent diplomacy in Moscow, Anchorage, and Washington to end Russia’s war in Ukraine in perspective. The post Dispatch from Kyiv and Warsaw: Security is the first answer to Russia’s aggression appeared…

Dispatch from Bogotá: This September is a pivotal moment for US-Colombia relations

Published: September 2, 2025 21:07

In the coming days, the White House has to decide whether to certify Colombia as a partner in the fight against transnational drug trafficking. The post Dispatch from Bogotá: This September is a pivotal moment for US-Colombia relations appeared first on…

Putin’s failed summer offensive shatters the myth of inevitable Russian victory

Published: September 2, 2025 21:07

The failure of Putin’s summer offensive should help to debunk the persistent myth of inevitable Russian victory and persuade Western leaders to increase their support for the Ukrainian war effort, writes Peter Dickinson. The post Putin’s failed summer…

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