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New Atlanticist

Feb 24, 2025

Revitalizing the US defense industry is best done with European allies

By James Hursch, Kristen Taylor

By combining their efforts and sharing risks, the United States and Europe can establish the defense industrial bases needed to confront today’s growing global threats.

Defense Industry Europe & Eurasia

New Atlanticist

Feb 23, 2025

Germany shifts rightward: Our experts answer the big questions about the country’s election

By Atlantic Council experts

Our experts explain what the outcome of Germany’s elections will mean for policymakers in Berlin, Brussels, and Washington.

Defense Policy Economy & Business

New Atlanticist

Feb 20, 2025

It is time to lower the temperature between Algeria and France

By Rabah Arezki

If they can repair their frayed diplomatic relations, France and Algeria could become an engine for partnership between Europe and Africa.

Economy & Business France

New Atlanticist

Feb 20, 2025

What Europeans think of Trump’s approach to Ukraine (and what they might do next)

By Atlantic Council experts

European leaders are waking up to calls from the Trump administration to take the lead on security for Ukraine. Atlantic Council experts share what that might look like from Berlin to Vilnius.

Conflict Europe & Eurasia

New Atlanticist

Feb 19, 2025

Make Europe more energy secure by reforming EU regulations  

By Olga Khakova

Streamlining the European Union’s regulatory environment could help ensure energy security throughout the bloc.

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

New Atlanticist

Feb 19, 2025

Why India and Armenia are now taking their relationship to new heights

By Tatevik Khachatryan, Srujan Palkar

The growing military and diplomatic cooperation between New Delhi and Yerevan benefits both beyond immediate defense concerns.

Economy & Business India

New Atlanticist

Feb 19, 2025

Germany’s economy has gone from engine to anchor. Here’s what the next chancellor faces.

By Piotr Arak

Revitalizing growth in Germany’s economy, which appears increasingly mired in stagnation, will demand urgent action from the next chancellor.

Economy & Business Elections

New Atlanticist

Feb 18, 2025

What’s missing from the AI debate? Patience.

By Trey Herr

The AI sector is evolving quickly, fueled by a self-reinforcing cycle of investment, commentary, and ambition. In this race for compute, patience is important to sorting out sustainable innovation from speculative excess.

Artificial Intelligence Defense Technologies

New Atlanticist

Feb 17, 2025

Dispatch from Munich: Sorting signal from noise in the Trump team’s Ukraine moves

By John E. Herbst

Despite the Trump team’s twists and turns regarding the war in recent weeks, the contours of a plan that could produce a durable peace remain clear. 

Conflict Russia

New Atlanticist

Feb 14, 2025

A plan for postwar Gaza: Instead of removing Palestinian civilians, remove Hamas

By Daniel B. Shapiro

Drawing inspiration from an approach that worked in 1982, US President Donald Trump should put forward a landmark plan to rid Gaza of the terrorist organization.

Conflict Israel