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EnergySource

Jun 4, 2026

A US oil export ban could raise pump prices

By Ben Cahill

If the Strait of Hormuz closure continues and gasoline prices increase further, US policymakers might consider banning oil exports. But instead of lowering prices, it could have the opposite effect.

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

MENASource

Jun 4, 2026

Iraq’s militias are fracturing as Iran turns from theocracy to juntocracy

By Munqith Dagher

Iraq’s militias face a spiritual and organizational dilemma that gravely endangers their existence, in the wake of Iran's leadership change.

Conflict Iran

Econographics

Jun 4, 2026

The promise and limits of the new G20 template for debt restructuring

By Hung Tran

A new G20 roadmap aims to streamline sovereign debt restructurings. Yet by reducing flexibility for creditors and debtors alike, it could make future debt crises harder to resolve.

Economy & Business International Financial Institutions

Dispatches

Jun 3, 2026

Reading between the lines of Trump’s new executive order on AI

By Atlantic Council experts

Atlantic Council experts dig into the details of US President Donald Trump’s recently signed executive order on artificial intelligence.

Artificial Intelligence Technology & Innovation

Econographics

Jun 3, 2026

Can Section 301 effectively replace IEEPA? That is the $166 billion question

By Madeline Chalecki

Citing forced labor concerns, the Trump administration has proposed new tariffs on imports from sixty economies—a first step toward rebuilding its tariff wall. Still, the outcome is far from certain.

Economy & Business Trade and tariffs

UkraineAlert

Jun 2, 2026

As Russia’s Ukraine invasion unravels, Putin escalates attacks on civilians

By Peter Dickinson

Russia launched a major bombardment of Ukrainian cities on June 2 as Vladimir Putin continues to escalate attacks on Ukraine's civilian population amid growing signs that his invasion is unraveling, writes Peter Dickinson.

Conflict Defense Technologies

UkraineAlert

Jun 2, 2026

Ukraine is now Europe’s shield but still needs more help to stop Russia

By Olena Tregub

Europeans increasingly recognize Ukraine as the continent's shield against Russian aggression, but this must not fuel complacency over the country's ability to bear the current burden indefinitely, writes Olena Tregub.

Conflict Defense Policy

Dispatches

Jun 1, 2026

Experts react: Colombia’s presidential runoff pits the far right against the far left. What’s next?

By Atlantic Council experts

Abelardo de la Espriella and Iván Cepeda, who represent opposite ends of the political spectrum, will move ahead to the June 21 runoff.

Colombia Elections

AfricaSource

Jun 1, 2026

The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations was an economic success. Here’s how other tournaments can replicate it.

By Collin Creveling

Africa needs a united committee focused on opportunities for sponsorship and investment across multiple sporting events and tournaments.

Africa Civil Society

EnergySource

May 29, 2026

How the US can use its natural gas abundance to ease rising fertilizer prices

By Ellen Wald

The price of fertilizers, many of which are derived from natural gas, have increased due to the conflict in Iran, putting food security at risk. The US has tools to help ease the crisis.

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance