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New Atlanticist

Mar 20, 2025

As the US steps back in Europe, Central Europe must step up

By Sona Muzikarova

The West’s security architecture is being redrawn. The question is whether it will be drawn by European powers or for them.

Central Europe Defense Industry

New Atlanticist

Mar 20, 2025

A light in the darkness: Why RFE/RL matters now more than ever

By Muhammad Tahir

The Trump administration’s plans to cut funding for Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty endanger the organization’s ability to provide journalism for millions of people who would struggle otherwise to get access to news that is not controlled by an authoritarian government.

Democratic Transitions Human Rights

New Atlanticist

Mar 19, 2025

As Chinese EVs threaten to overrun Europe, Germany should ramp up supply-chain investment

By Joseph Webster

Electric vehicles and their associated technologies are an important security-related investment for Germany and other European powers right now.

China Economy & Business

New Atlanticist

Mar 18, 2025

The Gaza cease-fire is over. What’s next from Israel, Hamas, and the US?

By Atlantic Council experts

In the early hours of March 18, Israel launched air strikes on Gaza, ending the two-month cease-fire. Atlantic Council experts answer pressing questions about the resumed conflict.

Conflict Israel

New Atlanticist

Mar 18, 2025

Beyond the Houthis: The US needs a comprehensive Yemen policy

By Osamah Al Rawhani

Recent air strikes mark a new chapter in the US approach toward the Houthis. But to be successful in reducing threats in the region, Washington will need policies that address Yemen as a whole.

Conflict Middle East

New Atlanticist

Mar 17, 2025

Enough carrots for Putin. For better negotiations, serve ‘maximum pressure’ instead.

By Benjamin L. Schmitt, Richard L. Morningstar, and Daniel Fried

Since Russia appears content for negotiations to move slowly, the Trump administration should turn up the pressure with new sanctions.

Conflict Economic Sanctions

New Atlanticist

Mar 15, 2025

Experts react: Trump just ordered major strikes against the Houthis. What does this mean for Yemen, Iran, and beyond?

By Atlantic Council experts

Atlantic Council experts break down the biggest military campaign of the second Trump administration.

Conflict Iran

New Atlanticist

Mar 14, 2025

Five takeaways from Beijing’s largest annual political meetings

By Melanie Hart

Chinese leaders signaled that they will stick to their state-managed economic approach and view Washington as their greatest external threat.

China Economy & Business

New Atlanticist

Mar 14, 2025

Why Poland’s president wants US nuclear weapons

By Marek Magierowski

President Andrzej Duda said this week that US nuclear weapons should be deployed in his country. To understand why, look at not just Poland's security but also its politics.

Central Europe Nuclear Deterrence

New Atlanticist

Mar 13, 2025

NATO’s capability development: A call for urgent reform

By David Julazadeh

NATO must make major reforms to streamline its capability development process if the Alliance is to keep up with the pace of modern warfare.

Defense Industry Defense Policy