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New Atlanticist

May 9, 2024

The European Parliament is still learning its lesson from corruption scandals

By Sophia Athan

With European Parliament elections upcoming, EU institutions should codify stricter definitions of foreign influence and interference, and they should pass additional reforms to ensure transparency.

Corruption European Union

New Atlanticist

May 8, 2024

The 2024 Distinguished Leadership Awards: Celebrating leaders with insight, experience, and resolve

By Katherine Walla

On May 8, the Atlantic Council honored Romanian President Klaus Werner Iohannis, US Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo, General Christopher G. Cavoli, and actress and producer Michelle Yeoh for their leadership.

Economy & Business Politics & Diplomacy

New Atlanticist

May 7, 2024

The drones are small—the arms race may not be. Here’s how the US can win.

By Matthew Rose, Kathryn Levantovscaia

With rapid advances in drone technology, the United States needs to develop an updated, comprehensive counter-drone strategy.

Defense Industry Defense Policy

New Atlanticist

May 7, 2024

Panama has a new president. José Raúl Mulino should focus on these three priorities.

By Felipe Félix Méndez

By implementing these changes, the Mulino administration will be able to place Panama on a path of inclusive and sustainable development.

Economy & Business Elections

New Atlanticist

May 7, 2024

Colombia’s president must focus on economic stewardship in the second half of his term

By Enrique Millan-Mejia and Geoff Ramsey

President Gustavo Petro should adopt a steadier hand on domestic issues and a more cooperative stance toward international private sector investment.

Colombia Economy & Business

New Atlanticist

May 7, 2024

A new US economic playbook to lead the world economy and counter China

By Kaush Arha, Peter Harrell, and Clete Willems

The United States needs a new comprehensive economic strategy to advance US interests and deter China’s ability to do them harm.

China Climate Change & Climate Action

New Atlanticist

May 6, 2024

Seven questions (and answers) if the ICC issues arrest warrants for Israeli officials

By Mark Klamberg

Israel’s government has voiced its concern in recent days that the International Criminal Court will soon issue arrest warrants for Israeli officials in connection with the war in Gaza.

Conflict Israel

New Atlanticist

May 6, 2024

Dispatch from Vilnius: Allies still waiting for the ‘Long Telegram’ from Washington

By Andrew D’Anieri, Doug Klain

US and European policymakers should learn from the urgency with which frontline nations regard the threat of a Russian invasion.

Defense Industry Defense Policy

New Atlanticist

May 6, 2024

Dispatch from Tbilisi: Amid Georgia’s battle for democracy, Russian influence is already here

By Eto Buziashvili

The West has criticized Georgia's “foreign agent” law. Now it must take action to help defend democracy and the rule of law in Georgia.

Politics & Diplomacy Rule of Law

New Atlanticist

May 3, 2024

What will North Macedonia’s upcoming elections mean for its EU accession prospects?

By Aleksej Demjanski

Results from the first-round presidential election on April 24 may shed light on what’s to come in the May 8 elections.

Elections Europe & Eurasia