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Putin is escalating Russia’s hybrid war against Europe. Is Europe ready?
https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/ukrainealert/putin-is-escalating-russias-hybrid-war-against-europe-is-europe-ready/
Published: September 23, 2025 20:36
Putin has clearly been encouraged by Trump’s efforts to downgrade America’s involvement in transatlantic security and feels emboldened to escalate his own hybrid war against Europe, writes Maksym Beznosiuk.
The post Putin is escalating Russia’s hybrid war…
A geography of protest: Inside the rise of Iran’s minority factor
https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/menasource/a-geography-of-protest-inside-the-rise-of-irans-minority-factor/
Published: September 23, 2025 15:39
From the death of Mahsa Jina Amini to the Twelve Day War, the ethnic question has emerged as a significant dimension of Iran’s politics.
The post A geography of protest: Inside the rise of Iran’s minority factor appeared first on Atlantic Council.
Iran’s minorities and policy complexity: A look at two communities
https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/menasource/irans-minorities-and-policy-complexity-a-look-at-two-communities/
Published: September 23, 2025 15:38
Iran plays a significant role in Middle Eastern geopolitics. Policymakers should develop a sober, accurate mapping of its population.
The post Iran’s minorities and policy complexity: A look at two communities appeared first on Atlantic Council.
How to write a US National Security Strategy
https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/new-atlanticist/how-to-write-a-us-national-security-strategy/
Published: September 23, 2025 15:28
The Trump administration will soon release a National Security Strategy. Experts who have contributed to past strategies share their perspectives on how to make one worth drafting and reading.
The post How to write a US National Security Strategy appeared…
Dispatch from 2,200 feet over Gaza: What I learned from airdropping desperately needed food aid
https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/new-atlanticist/gaza-saving-palestinians-from-starvation-with-humanitarian-airdrops/
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
https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/in-depth-research-reports/report/natural-gas-has-a-small-but-important-role-in-africas-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
https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/in-depth-research-reports/report/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…
Moldova accuses Russia of election interference ahead of key vote
https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/ukrainealert/moldova-accuses-russia-of-election-interference-ahead-of-key-vote/
Published: September 22, 2025 23:10
Moldova is raising the alarm over Russian interference ahead of this weekend's parliamentary election amid fears that a pro-Kremlin victory could derail Moldova's EU ambitions and create a new front in Russia's invasion of Ukraine, writes Aidan Stretch.…
Why has Japan deployed fighter jets to NATO bases in the US, Canada, and Europe?
https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/new-atlanticist/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
https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/in-depth-research-reports/issue-brief/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.
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Klain in the New York Post on how Trump can respond to Putin’s recent escalations in Ukraine
https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/insight-impact/in-the-news/klain-in-the-new-york-post-on-how-trump-can-respond-to-putins-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…
Expanding Syria’s multilateral development bank engagement
https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/in-depth-research-reports/issue-brief/expanding-syrias-multilateral-development-bank-engagement/
Published: September 22, 2025 14:30
Estimates of Syria’s post-civil war cost of rebuilding range from $250 billion to $400 billion. To help finance reconstruction and development, Syria’s transitional government should expand its partnerships with international financial institutions (IFIs)…
Strategic Litigation Quarterly Newsletter: Forging pathways to lasting justice
https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/content-series/strategic-litigation/strategic-litigation-quarterly-newsletter-forging-pathways-to-lasting-justice/
Published: September 22, 2025 13:52
The latest updates on the Strategic Litigation Project's work advancing human rights and accountability.
The post Strategic Litigation Quarterly Newsletter: Forging pathways to lasting justice appeared first on Atlantic Council.
Charai in Newsmax: Trump’s Bold Confrontation Can Stop Antifa, Global Terror
https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/insight-impact/in-the-news/charai-in-newsmax-trumps-bold-confrontation-can-stop-antifa-global-terror/
Published: September 22, 2025 13:32
The post Charai in Newsmax: Trump’s Bold Confrontation Can Stop Antifa, Global Terror appeared first on Atlantic Council.
The EU won’t tariff China and India to please Trump. But it is working on a counteroffer.
https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/new-atlanticist/the-eu-wont-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…
Is grid resilience possible in the hyperscale era?
https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/energysource/is-grid-resilience-possible-in-the-hyperscale-era/
Published: September 19, 2025 19:59
The US grid is deteriorating, and the risk for outages is high. The way toward resilience borrows from lessons learned the hard way.
The post Is grid resilience possible in the hyperscale era? appeared first on Atlantic Council.
The economic roots of Nepal’s uprising—and what it means for the region
https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/new-atlanticist/the-economic-roots-of-nepals-uprising-and-what-it-means-for-the-region/
Published: September 19, 2025 19:11
The pattern of regime collapses in Nepal, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka over the past few years suggests a region-wide crisis of governance linked to economic despair.
The post The economic roots of Nepal’s uprising—and what it means for the region appeared…
How Israel’s strike on Doha is forcing a Gulf security reckoning
https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/menasource/how-israels-strike-on-doha-is-forcing-a-gulf-security-reckoning/
Published: September 19, 2025 18:12
The Gulf monarchies have displayed strong unity at a time when rethinking twenty-first-century Gulf security is no longer optional.
The post How Israel’s strike on Doha is forcing a Gulf security reckoning appeared first on Atlantic Council.
Three things to note in the UK’s new Defence Industrial Strategy
https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/new-atlanticist/three-things-to-note-in-the-uks-new-defence-industrial-strategy/
Published: September 19, 2025 17:27
“Defence is an Engine for Growth,” according to an important new British military strategy published on September 8.
The post Three things to note in the UK’s new Defence Industrial Strategy appeared first on Atlantic Council.
Five charts that show the challenge of countering Mexico’s criminal organizations
https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/new-atlanticist/five-charts-that-show-the-challenge-of-countering-mexicos-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…
Where does the US-Brazil relationship go after Bolsonaro’s conviction?
https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/new-atlanticist/where-does-the-us-brazil-relationship-go-after-bolsonaros-conviction/
Published: September 19, 2025 14:01
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was found guilty of attempting a coup and sentenced to twenty-seven years and three months in prison.
The post Where does the US-Brazil relationship go after Bolsonaro’s conviction? appeared first on Atlantic…
Snapback sanctions threaten to further derail Iran nuclear deal hopes
https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/menasource/snapback-sanctions-threaten-to-further-derail-iran-nuclear-deal-hopes/
Published: September 19, 2025 13:44
Now would be the best time for the West to negotiate a deal with Iran—but snapback sanctions threaten a derailing into further confrontation.
The post Snapback sanctions threaten to further derail Iran nuclear deal hopes appeared first on Atlantic…
Secure supply chains for the US run through its closest neighbors
https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/in-depth-research-reports/issue-brief/secure-supply-chains-for-the-us-run-through-its-closest-neighbors/
Published: September 19, 2025 13:00
Central America and the Dominican Republic are emerging as key partners for US economic security. Strengthening rule of law, workforce skills, and trade frameworks can secure lasting, mutually beneficial economic integration.
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Putin’s Polish probe demands decisive response to restore NATO deterrence
https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/ukrainealert/putins-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.
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Cole discusses the role of fictional intelligence and technological prediction with War on the Rocks
https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/insight-impact/in-the-news/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…
Libya’s stalled transition: When domestic spoilers meet foreign interests
https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/menasource/libyas-stalled-transition-when-domestic-spoilers-meet-foreign-interests/
Published: September 18, 2025 18:14
Libya’s stalled transition has not happened by chance; it has been deliberately engineered into paralysis by both domestic spoilers and foreign powers.
The post Libya’s stalled transition: When domestic spoilers meet foreign interests appeared first on…
Are Arab nations going to impose real costs on Israel?
https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/new-atlanticist/are-arab-nations-going-to-impose-real-costs-on-israel/
Published: September 18, 2025 17:58
Arab and Islamic leaders recently met in Doha to discuss Israel’s strike against Hamas leaders in the Qatari capital. It might mark a turning point in regional diplomacy toward Israel.
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Why did the US suspend its strategic dialogue with Kosovo? And what’s next?
https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/new-atlanticist/why-did-the-us-suspend-its-strategic-dialogue-with-kosovo-and-whats-next/
Published: September 18, 2025 14:25
Atlantic Council experts answer four pressing questions about a surprise recent announcement by the US Embassy in Pristina.
The post Why did the US suspend its strategic dialogue with Kosovo? And what’s next? appeared first on Atlantic Council.
How AI with ‘nurtured consciousness’ could transform warfare
https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/new-atlanticist/how-ai-with-nurtured-consciousness-could-transform-warfare/
Published: September 18, 2025 13:25
New technologies have the potential to turn an information advantage into a conscious advantage, helping determine who has strategic dominance in the twenty-first century.
The post How AI with ‘nurtured consciousness’ could transform warfare appeared first…
China’s economy remains trapped in the doldrums
https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/econographics/chinas-economy-remains-trapped-in-the-doldrums/
Published: September 18, 2025 13:20
New statistics from Beijing describe a country mired in a slowdown. Efforts to juice the economy late last year have failed to stimulate sustained recovery.
The post China’s economy remains trapped in the doldrums appeared first on Atlantic Council.
Insights from Israel and the Gulf: An evolving regional integration
https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/menasource/insights-from-israel-and-the-gulf-an-evolving-regional-integration/
Published: September 18, 2025 12:30
At a moment when the Abraham Accords is in question, we witnessed how the region moves quietly, sometimes boldly, towards cooperation.
The post Insights from Israel and the Gulf: An evolving regional integration appeared first on Atlantic Council.
Preparing US industry for a more competitive world
https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/in-depth-research-reports/issue-brief/preparing-us-industry-for-a-more-competitive-world/
Published: September 17, 2025 20:29
US companies must stay the course on decarbonization to ensure long-term global competitiveness—or risk being left behind as the world’s other major economies continue to prioritize sustainability.
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In landmark Syria elections, women still face electoral hurdles
https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/menasource/in-landmark-syria-elections-women-still-face-electoral-hurdles/
Published: September 17, 2025 19:29
As the indirect electoral process begins, Syrian officials could take several steps to increase women’s chances in this process.
The post In landmark Syria elections, women still face electoral hurdles appeared first on Atlantic Council.
Europe needs a new approach to Belarus focused on practical outcomes
https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/ukrainealert/europe-needs-a-new-approach-to-belarus-focused-on-practical-outcomes/
Published: September 17, 2025 18:28
Belarus is a strategically crucial European nation that no European leader can afford to ignore. Evidently, the policies adopted in 2020 have not prevented the country's slide into deepening dictatorship. It is therefore time to consider new approaches and…
Atlantic Council launches MENA Futures Lab to harness innovation and human capital, appoints Khalid Azim as inaugural director
https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/news/press-releases/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…
Ukraine’s skies are Europe’s first line of defense against Russian drones
https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/ukrainealert/ukraines-skies-are-europes-first-line-of-defense-against-russian-drones/
Published: September 16, 2025 21:01
As NATO leaders respond to Russia's recent drone incursion into Poland, they should recognize that Ukraine's skies are now European first line of defense against Putin's growing drone fleet, writes Alina Zubkovych.
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Only Ukraine can teach NATO how to combat Putin’s growing drone fleet
https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/ukrainealert/only-ukraine-can-teach-nato-how-to-combat-putins-growing-drone-fleet/
Published: September 16, 2025 20:15
NATO must urgently learn from Ukraine's unique experience of Russian drone warfare as the alliance seeks to address the growing threats posed by Putin's drone swarms, writes David Kirichenko.
The post Only Ukraine can teach NATO how to combat Putin’s…
The Americas are falling behind in new agricultural technologies. Here’s how to catch up.
https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/new-atlanticist/the-americas-are-falling-behind-in-new-agricultural-technologies-heres-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
https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/new-atlanticist/berlin-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…
As the dollar wobbles, why has there not been more flight to the euro?
https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/new-atlanticist/as-the-dollar-wobbles-why-has-there-not-been-more-flight-to-the-euro/
Published: September 16, 2025 18:06
There are compelling reasons to believe that the euro could play a larger international role. But there are also several factors holding it back from surpassing the dollar.
The post As the dollar wobbles, why has there not been more flight to the euro?…
Russia’s imperial approach toward Armenia and Azerbaijan has backfired
https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/new-atlanticist/russias-imperial-approach-toward-armenia-and-azerbaijan-has-backfired/
Published: September 16, 2025 16:25
The Trump administration deserves credit for the recent diplomatic breakthrough, but it was also made possible by the Kremlin’s disregard for the sovereignty of its neighbors.
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Charai in National Interest: Courage, Not Extremism, Must Define the Middle East’s Future
https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/insight-impact/in-the-news/charai-in-national-interest-courage-not-extremism-must-define-the-middle-easts-future/
Published: September 16, 2025 14:02
The post Charai in National Interest: Courage, Not Extremism, Must Define the Middle East’s Future appeared first on Atlantic Council.
NATO has a gap in its airborne command and control. Here’s how to close it.
https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/new-atlanticist/nato-has-a-gap-in-its-airborne-command-and-control-heres-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
https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/econographics/the-supreme-courts-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).…
The Fed struggles to balance Trump’s demands with economic reality
https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/econographics/the-fed-struggles-to-balance-trumps-demands-with-economic-reality/
Published: September 15, 2025 17:36
The US Federal Reserve balances both inflation and employment as part of its dual mandate. Mounting political pressure could jeopardize its ability to maintain financial stability.
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Jet fuel, China, and lanthanum: a hidden risk to US military power projection
https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/energysource/jet-fuel-china-and-lanthanum-a-hidden-risk-to-us-military-power-projection/
Published: September 15, 2025 17:31
The making of jet fuel for military use depends on the rare earth element lanthanum. With China in control of most of the element's supply, the United States must prepare for potential supply disruptions.
The post Jet fuel, China, and lanthanum: a hidden…
Atlantic Council and Antenna Group announce first ever Alliance for Europe – Gulf Geopolitics & Investments Summit (AEGGIS)
https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/news/press-releases/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
https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/content-series/inside-the-talibans-gender-apartheid/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…
The Abraham Accords at five
https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/in-depth-research-reports/issue-brief/the-abraham-accords-at-five/
Published: September 15, 2025 12:00
On the fifth anniversary of the UAE, Bahrain, and Israel normalizing relations, American, Bahraini, Emirati, Israeli, and Moroccan authors reflect on the transformational change and “warm peace” envisioned by the Abraham Accords—a long-term, generational…
Was Trump’s strike on an alleged Venezuelan drug boat legal?
https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/new-atlanticist/was-trumps-strike-on-an-alleged-venezuelan-drug-boat-legal/
Published: September 12, 2025 14:32
It’s worth looking in detail at where the US strike on a suspected drug-trafficking vessel on September 2 sits in relation to international law.
The post Was Trump’s strike on an alleged Venezuelan drug boat legal? appeared first on Atlantic Council.
Trustworthy digital identities can set the standards for secure benefits provision in the US
https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/in-depth-research-reports/issue-brief/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
https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/ukrainealert/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.
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Fighting corruption strengthens Ukraine in the war against Russia
https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/ukrainealert/fighting-corruption-strengthens-ukraine-in-the-war-against-russia/
Published: September 11, 2025 20:17
Ukraine's efforts to combat corruption on the domestic front play a vital role in the country's broader fight for national survival against Vladimir Putin's resurgent Russian imperialism, writes Matthew H. Murray.
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What von der Leyen’s call to ‘fight’ means for European energy and climate goals
https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/energysource/what-von-der-leyens-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.
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Private industry should step up to protect the global maritime order
https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/in-depth-research-reports/issue-brief/private-industry-should-step-up-to-protect-the-global-maritime-order/
Published: September 11, 2025 17:00
Who should protect the global maritime order? While a growing number of countries have begun to violate maritime rules, the maritime sector has the opportunity, and an obligation, to help prevent further deterioration of the rules that underpin safe…
Atlantic Council announces 2025 class of Millennium Leadership Intensive participants
https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/news/announcements/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
https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/in-depth-research-reports/issue-brief/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…
Belarus hosts Russian war games as Putin’s drones probe Poland
https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/ukrainealert/belarus-hosts-russian-war-games-as-putins-drones-probe-poland/
Published: September 11, 2025 11:42
On September 12, Belarus and Russia will begin their largest joint military exercises since the start of Putin's Ukraine invasion, just two days after at least nineteen Russian drones penetrated neighboring Polish airspace, writes Hanna Liubakova.
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Von der Leyen’s stirring message to Europe: Fight to survive
https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/content-series/inflection-points/von-der-leyens-stirring-message-to-europe-fight-to-survive/
Published: September 11, 2025 11:00
“Europe is in a fight,” the European Commission president said during her State of the Union address in Strasbourg on September 10.
The post Von der Leyen’s stirring message to Europe: Fight to survive appeared first on Atlantic Council.
Wieslander on Swedish radio
https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/insight-impact/in-the-news/wieslander-on-swedish-radio-3/
Published: September 11, 2025 07:43
Director for Northern Europe Anna Wieslander has featured on Swedish radio September 10 & 11 following the news of NATO forces shooting down Russian drones over Poland and commented on the NATO response and reactions from world leaders. September 10,…
Why the Pentagon had been reluctant to combat narco-trafficking in the Western Hemisphere
https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/new-atlanticist/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…
What to know about Trump’s war on drug trafficking from Venezuela
https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/new-atlanticist/what-to-know-about-trumps-war-on-drug-trafficking-from-venezuela/
Published: September 10, 2025 20:55
The recent US strike on a suspected drug trafficking boat is best understood in the context of the Trump administration’s policies toward Venezuela and the wider Western Hemisphere.
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Spyware blasts: Strict liability for abnormally dangerous activities
https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/in-depth-research-reports/report/spyware-blasts-strict-liability-for-abnormally-dangerous-activities/
Published: September 10, 2025 18:35
This report explores the possibility of bringing cases related to spyware abuses under strict liability for abnormally dangerous activities in California and the UK.
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To counter Chinese and Russian influence in Africa, Turkey could be a decisive ally for the US and Europe
https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/africasource/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.
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Experts react: Poland just shot down Russian drones over its territory. Is Putin ramping up his war on Europe?
https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/new-atlanticist/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.
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Ten questions (and expert answers) on Operation Inherent Resolve’s end in Iraq
https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/menasource/ten-questions-and-expert-answers-on-operation-inherent-resolves-end-in-iraq/
Published: September 10, 2025 15:52
This new frontier in the US-Iraq relationship leaves many opportunities, challenges and unknowns. Our experts unpack it all.
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Jordan is building scalable startups—without chasing unicorns
https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/menasource/jordan-is-building-scalable-startups-without-chasing-unicorns/
Published: September 10, 2025 12:53
Despite challenges, in the world of privately held startups valued at $1 billion plus—the country has produced several resilient companies.
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Mythical Beasts: Diving into the depths of the global spyware market
https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/in-depth-research-reports/issue-brief/mythical-beasts-diving-into-the-depths-of-the-global-spyware-market/
Published: September 10, 2025 10:00
The second edition of the Mythical Beasts project assess how the global spyware market has developed and changed over the past year.
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Israel just struck Hamas leadership in Qatar. What’s next?
https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/content-series/fastthinking/israel-just-struck-hamas-leadership-in-qatar-whats-next/
Published: September 9, 2025 20:33
Our experts share their insights on what Israel’s attack on Hamas political leadership in Qatar will mean for its campaign in Gaza.
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What is the Coalition of the Willing actually willing to do in Ukraine?
https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/ukrainealert/what-is-the-coalition-of-the-willing-actually-willing-to-do-in-ukraine/
Published: September 9, 2025 20:24
European troops in Ukraine could serve as a meaningful element within a broader deterrence package, but Coalition of the Willing leaders should focus on making the Ukrainian military strong enough to deter the Kremlin, writes Mykola Bielieskov.
The…
Spencer in Eurasianet on Russia’s increasing restrictions on Central Asian migrants
https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/insight-impact/in-the-news/spencer-in-eurasianet-on-russias-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
https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/content-series/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…
Focus on dual deterrence, not headcount, for transforming US Forces Korea
https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/new-atlanticist/focus-on-dual-deterrence-not-headcount-for-transforming-us-forces-korea/
Published: September 9, 2025 16:08
In Washington, a narrow focus on the number of US troops in South Korea has obscured a more important discussion on the broader capabilities needed going forward.
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Charai for Newsmax: Israel’s Fight Against Terror Is to Save Civilization
https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/insight-impact/in-the-news/charai-for-newsmax-israels-fight-against-terror-is-to-save-civilization/
Published: September 9, 2025 12:52
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Experts react: The French government has collapsed again. What does this mean for France, the EU, and Macron?
https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/new-atlanticist/experts-react/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.
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Haftar’s long game: Dynastic power and diplomatic leverage in Libya
https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/menasource/haftars-long-game-dynastic-power-and-diplomatic-leverage-in-libya/
Published: September 8, 2025 19:03
Haftar may be shaping not only the current political landscape, but is also positioning himself—and his family—for long-term influence.
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Revitalizing Qualified Industrial Zones can help revive Middle East integration
https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/menasource/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.
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Can Iraq’s partial crackdown on a powerful militia weaken Iran’s proxies?
https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/menasource/can-iraqs-partial-crackdown-on-a-powerful-militia-weaken-irans-proxies/
Published: September 8, 2025 18:50
The prime minister's willingness to face down Kataib Hezbollah is a rare and daring move.
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What Guyanese President Irfaan Ali is likely to focus on in his second term
https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/new-atlanticist/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.”
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Charai in The National Interest: Jerusalem in Blood: The War Against Radical Islamism
https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/insight-impact/in-the-news/charai-in-the-national-interest-jerusalem-in-blood-the-war-against-radical-islamism/
Published: September 8, 2025 15:15
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Rubio’s visit to Mexico and Ecuador shows the need for US security cooperation runs deeper than warships in the Caribbean
https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/new-atlanticist/rubios-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.
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Why China and Russia are unlikely to move the Power of Siberia-2 pipeline forward
https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/new-atlanticist/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.
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Securing data in the AI supply chain
https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/in-depth-research-reports/issue-brief/securing-data-in-the-ai-supply-chain/
Published: September 5, 2025 04:00
To avoid lopsided AI policy, policymakers must see the data used and generated by AI as a chain, not a snapshot.
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In Beijing and Paris, a tale of two global futures
https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/content-series/inflection-points/in-beijing-and-paris-a-tale-of-two-global-futures/
Published: September 4, 2025 22:30
Recent gatherings in China and France revealed that competing international orders are crystallizing. What part will the United States play?
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Twenty-six European countries have committed to help defend Ukraine after the war. What’s next?
https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/content-series/fastthinking/twenty-six-european-countries-have-committed-to-help-defend-ukraine-after-the-war-whats-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.
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Bauerle Danzman was quoted in The Straits Times, criticizing a new Texas law that bars Chinese nationals from owning land in the state
https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/insight-impact/in-the-news/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:
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Ukrainian bombing campaign turns Russia’s sheer size into a weakness
https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/ukrainealert/ukrainian-bombing-campaign-turns-russias-sheer-size-into-a-weakness/
Published: September 4, 2025 21:09
For centuries, Russia’s sheer size has been its greatest asset. Ukraine now intends to transform this vastness into a weakness with a long-range bombing campaign targeting Putin's economically vital but vulnerable energy industry, writes David Kirichenko. …
Dispatch from Basra: Glimpses of hope in Iraq’s forgotten south
https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/menasource/dispatch-from-basra-glimpses-of-hope-in-iraqs-forgotten-south/
Published: September 4, 2025 20:24
Basra is proving to be part of a broader trend: improved security and visible reconstruction, despite persistent corruption and dysfunction.
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Dispatches from Damascus: The state of Syria’s postwar transition nine months after Assad’s fall
https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/new-atlanticist/damascus-the-state-of-syrias-postwar-transition-nine-months-after-assads-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.
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Maritime autonomous vehicles are threatening Arctic security. Here’s what to do about it.
https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/new-atlanticist/maritime-autonomous-vehicles-are-threatening-arctic-security-heres-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.
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The China-Russia natural gas deal is a distraction from LNG sanctions evasion
https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/energysource/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.
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Europe’s best security guarantee against Russia is the Ukrainian army
https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/ukrainealert/europes-best-security-guarantee-against-russia-is-the-ukrainian-army/
Published: September 4, 2025 01:16
With Europe militarily unprepared and deeply reluctant to confront the Kremlin, a strong Ukraine currently looks to be by far the most realistic deterrent against further Russian aggression, write Elena Davlikanova and Yevhenii Malik.
The post Europe’s…
Nikoladze quoted in BBC on Russia–China economic relations at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit.
https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/insight-impact/in-the-news/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:
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Dispatch from Kyiv and Warsaw: Security is the first answer to Russia’s aggression
https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/new-atlanticist/kyiv-and-warsaw-whats-needed-to-truly-negotiate-an-end-to-russias-war/
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.
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Georgia’s summer of repression puts US relations in doubt
https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/new-atlanticist/georgias-summer-of-repression-puts-us-relations-in-doubt/
Published: September 3, 2025 17:01
Georgian Dream’s actions are isolating it from the West, making better relations with Washington unlikely in the short term.
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Sherri Goodman named Distinguished Fellow at Atlantic Council
https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/news/press-releases/sherri-goodman-named-distinguished-fellow-at-atlantic-council/
Published: September 3, 2025 16:00
Sherri Goodman joins the Atlantic Council's Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security and Global Energy Center
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Wieslander in Swedish TV, Utrikesbyrån
https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/insight-impact/in-the-news/wieslander-in-swedish-tv-utrikesbyran/
Published: September 3, 2025 02:26
Anna Wieslander, Director for Northern Europe, featured in “Utrikesbyrån”, a Swedish TV show analyzing foreign politics, on September 2. Wieslander discussed and analyzed President Trump’s interest in receiving the Nobel Peace Prize and possible…
Dispatch from Bogotá: This September is a pivotal moment for US-Colombia relations
https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/new-atlanticist/dispatch-from-bogota-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.
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Putin’s failed summer offensive shatters the myth of inevitable Russian victory
https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/ukrainealert/putins-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.
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Hungary has alternative energy options but chooses to rely on Russia
https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/ukrainealert/hungary-has-alternative-energy-options-but-chooses-to-rely-on-russia/
Published: September 2, 2025 19:42
Ukraine’s recent strikes on the Kremlin's Druzhba oil pipeline are not only an attack on Russia’s war economy. They are also a wake-up call for Hungarians highlighting the role being played by their country in the funding of Russia’s invasion, writes Aura…
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