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New Atlanticist

Jul 8, 2025

Europe has ideas for how to provide for its own security. The US should take notice.

By Katherine Johnson

Washington should recognize and embrace Europe's fresh ideas for how to provide for its own security, such as the European Defence Mechanism.

Defense Industry Defense Policy

New Atlanticist

Jul 7, 2025

Why the Pentagon’s ‘pause’ on weapons to Ukraine backfired

By John E. Herbst

The efforts by the “restrainers” in the administration to pause arms to Ukraine failed. But they are still in the game.

Defense Policy Politics & Diplomacy

New Atlanticist

Jul 3, 2025

What does Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ do for US energy dominance?

By Atlantic Council experts

With the large legislative package now through Congress, Atlantic Council experts take stock of its implications for US energy.

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

New Atlanticist

Jul 3, 2025

Finnish President Alexander Stubb on why The Hague summit marks ‘the birth of new NATO’

By Katherine Golden

There is significant “burden shifting” underway in NATO, which is “a good thing for Europe and for the Alliance right now,” Stubb said at an Atlantic Council Front Page event.

Conflict Defense Industry

New Atlanticist

Jul 3, 2025

Does the Trump administration have a coherent policy to establish a stable peace in Ukraine?

By John E. Herbst

Withholding planned military aid to Kyiv is a serious mistake that undercuts the Trump administration’s efforts to make peace in Ukraine.

Defense Policy Politics & Diplomacy

New Atlanticist

Jul 3, 2025

In the fight against foreign information manipulation, the US can’t afford to disarm

By Bailey Galicia

The United States must adopt an innovative defense posture that matches the pace and complexity of foreign influence operations.

Disinformation Politics & Diplomacy

New Atlanticist

Jul 2, 2025

To avoid an AI data-center bubble, Washington must change how it works with US states

By Trisha Ray

Without better state-federal coordination, the United States risks sinking billions into stranded capacity, with taxpayers footing the bill.

Artificial Intelligence Politics & Diplomacy

New Atlanticist

Jul 1, 2025

The US must enforce sanctions to prevent Iran from rebuilding its nuclear program

By Kimberly Donovan

To ensure that Tehran cannot get its hands on the financial resources it would need to rebuild its nuclear program, Iran sanctions enforcement should start with China.

Financial Sanctions and Economic Coercion Iran

New Atlanticist

Jun 30, 2025

NATO has a Mediterranean blind spot—and it puts the Alliance’s security at risk

By Gabriele Natalizia, Alissa Pavia

The decision not to invite any of the Mediterranean Dialogue countries to the NATO Summit at The Hague was a missed opportunity.

Europe & Eurasia Maritime Security

New Atlanticist

Jun 30, 2025

Less investment, less influence: Why the US risks losing ground in the Indo-Pacific

By Lize de Kruijf and Nazima Tursun

The US withdrawal of foreign aid to Indo-Pacific countries creates space for China to expand its influence in the region.

Defense Policy Economy & Business