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New Atlanticist

Jan 23, 2025

Trump’s clear path to securing US oil and gas dominance

By Richard L. Morningstar, Landon Derentz

The United States should seize on this moment to ensure long-term US LNG exports to Europe permanently replace Russian natural gas flows.

Economy & Business Energy & Environment

New Atlanticist

Jan 23, 2025

Trump should keep, not cut, Biden’s last-minute offer of federal land for AI data centers

By Will LaRivee

In an executive order in the final days of his administration, US President Joe Biden put forward a promising idea to expand US data center capacity.

Artificial Intelligence Politics & Diplomacy

New Atlanticist

Jan 23, 2025

A better way to ensure public safety and security from drones

By E. Aaron Brady

The FAA needs to work with local and state authorities to implement law enforcement networks that address concerns about uncrewed aerial systems.

Drones Security & Defense

New Atlanticist

Jan 23, 2025

Syria’s post-Assad honeymoon is over. Now the hard work of state-building begins.

By Sinan Hatahet

The coming months will determine whether Syria’s new era will be a story of renewal or yet another missed opportunity.

Conflict Economy & Business

New Atlanticist

Jan 22, 2025

What Georgia needs most from the West right now, according to President Salome Zourabichvili

By Katherine Golden

“Georgia needs today, more than ever, the attention of its American friends,” Zourabichvili said at an Atlantic Council Front Page event.

Elections Europe & Eurasia

New Atlanticist

Jan 22, 2025

Seven questions (and expert answers) about Trump’s first actions to transform US energy

By Atlantic Council experts

Trump began his second term with a slew of statements and executive orders affecting energy. Atlantic Council experts decode what the changes will do and what to expect next.

Economy & Business Energy & Environment

New Atlanticist

Jan 22, 2025

The Senate confirmation process is broken. Here are three ways to fix it.

By Arnold Punaro

The Senate and White House must ensure that the processes of nomination, confirmation, and appointment—particularly as applied to national security nominees—are effective and timely.

Politics & Diplomacy Security & Defense

New Atlanticist

Jan 21, 2025

The US retreat on climate comes with steep costs for the economy and the American people

By Jorge Gastelumendi

Trump's withdrawal from the Paris Agreement will not only hamper global efforts to combat climate change, but also harm Americans' lives and livelihoods.

Climate Change & Climate Action International Organizations

New Atlanticist

Jan 20, 2025

What to know about Trump’s day-one promise to take back the Panama Canal

By Jason Marczak

Trump's presidency can be an opportunity to further use the tools of the US government to advance the US business presence in Panama.

Americas Economy & Business

New Atlanticist

Jan 19, 2025

On trade and technology, the US and EU need each other now more than ever

By Trevor Rudolph

Washington and Brussels must collaborate on telecommunications, semiconductors, and critical minerals to compete with nonmarket economies.

Economy & Business European Union