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Sep 25, 2026

What did (and didn’t) happen at the Trump-Xi summit

By Atlantic Council

What the latest Trump-Xi summit changed, left unresolved, and what to watch before they meet again.

Artificial Intelligence China

Fast Thinking

Sep 19, 2026

What the Greenland deal means for the transatlantic alliance

By Atlantic Council

Our experts unpack what we know and what to expect from the announced security deal involving the US, Denmark, and Greenland.

Greenland Northern Europe

Fast Thinking

Aug 24, 2026

Four scenarios for a looming global food crisis

By Atlantic Council

In this debut edition of Fast Foresight, we explore how the future could unfold into 2027, driven by the Strait of Hormuz impasse and the "super" El Niño.

Africa Climate Change & Climate Action

Fast Thinking

Aug 7, 2026

The Senate just agreed to hand Trump a tariff weapon against Russia. Will he use it?

By Atlantic Council

Our experts break down what exactly the Russia sanctions bill would accomplish and its prospects of becoming law.

Conflict Russia

Fast Thinking

Jul 24, 2026

What to know about Trump’s newest global tariffs

By Atlantic Council

To dig into the reasoning behind these tariffs and what they mean for the global economy, we turned to our leading tariff watchers.

Trade and tariffs United States and Canada

Fast Thinking

Jul 22, 2026

What to know about the new US-Saudi nuclear deal

By Atlantic Council

The reported deal with Riyadh would send US nuclear technology, material, and equipment to the kingdom—raising the issue of nonproliferation.

Iran Nuclear Energy

Fast Thinking

Jul 8, 2026

Was the NATO Summit a success?

By Atlantic Council

Atlantic Council experts break down an eventful two days in Ankara.

NATO Security & Defense

Fast Thinking

Jun 11, 2026

Is this the end of the Iran war? 

By Atlantic Council

Our experts break down the latest strikes and Trump's announcement of a pending deal to end the conflict.

Conflict Iran

Fast Thinking

May 15, 2026

What did Trump and Xi accomplish?

By Atlantic Council

On Friday, the US president concluded talks with his counterpart from China, soaring away in Air Force One after two days of meetings and ceremonies. Our experts shed light on the outcomes.

China Security & Defense

Fast Thinking

Apr 28, 2026

Why is the UAE leaving OPEC? 

By Atlantic Council experts

Our experts unpack the geopolitical and energy market impacts of the UAE's just-announced departure.

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance
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