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"I expect an incredible transformation in defense investment," said NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte of the alliance's upcoming summit in Ankara.

"The direction of travel is clear, and allies are stepping up," he added.

“Several nations, including Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Poland, are already spending well over the agreed targets.”

He made these remarks at an AC Front Page event at the Atlantic Council's headquarters in Washington, DC.

For more, watch the full event: https://youtube.com/live/aUCD3KJuYEc?feature=share

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Experts examine the latest trends in global freedom and prosperity and highlight how revitalizing the rule of law is critical for enhancing quality of life in countries across the world.

The director-general of the European Commission's DG Connect joins the Atlantic Council to discuss the EU’s rapidly evolving approach to tech sovereignty and the transatlantic implications.

On Wednesday, June 24, at 10:00 a.m. ET the Atlantic Council’s Europe Center will host a conversation on the origins and geopolitical stakes of the ongoing protests in the Western Balkans.

Over the past weeks, Albania has seen its largest protests in thirty-five years, triggered by a Jared Kushner luxury resort development on protected wetlands in Zvërnec. Serbia's student movement, meanwhile, has sustained months of pressure on the government in response to the Novi Sad tragedy in November 2024.

The Europe Center, as part of its Balkans Forward Initiative, will convene experts to discuss how these movements are reshaping the democratic landscape of the Western Balkans and raising questions beyond the region.

A conversation with IMF Strategy Director Christian Mumssen on how the Fund is adapting its frameworks to navigate fragmentation, AI, climate change, and the trade-offs facing policymakers worldwide.

Watch the latest episode of Guide to the Global Economy with the Economist's Alice Fulwood here:
https://youtu.be/pLmBM2GdFwk?si=ky9HIc9IwQJuwaUp

FIFA President Gianni Infantino reflected on the power of the World Cup to bring people together as he accepted his award at the 2025 Global Citizen Awards.

In an exclusive backstage interview, he told the Atlantic Council he was looking forward to bringing the FIFA World Cup to the United States, Mexico, and Canada in 2026.

He also spoke about the role of athletes as role models for youth around the world.

For more on Infantino's impact and an introduction from Tom Brady, watch his full acceptance speech.
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The Atlantic Council Global Citizen Awards is the premier forum for world leaders, diplomats, the C-Suite, and the philanthropic, social, and entertainment communities to celebrate the highest expression of global citizenship.

Held on the margins of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, this special evening underscores the Atlantic Council's critical mission to shape the global future together, while recognizing the accomplishments of key global citizens seeking to improve the state of the world.

AN AC FRONT PAGE EVENT—NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte lays out his priorities for the upcoming Ankara summit.

As final votes are being counted, Peru is entering a new political chapter at a pivotal moment for the country. Join for a timely discussion with leading experts and policymakers.