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New Atlanticist

May 2, 2025

France’s foreign minister on Europe’s role in the ‘new era of multilateralism’

By Daniel Hojnacki

Jean-Noël Barrot laid out his vision of European strategic autonomy and cautioned Washington against pulling back from the multilateral system it helped build.

Economy & Business European Union

New Atlanticist

May 1, 2025

Foreign policy was a hot topic in Canada’s election. Now it’s on Carney to make it last.

By Imran Bayoumi, Maite Gonzalez Latorre

The campaign is over. Now, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney faces several important choices, from how to increase defense spending to what a new relationship with the United States should look like.

Elections Politics & Diplomacy

New Atlanticist

Apr 30, 2025

Experts react: At last, the US and Ukraine signed a minerals deal. Here’s what to expect next.

By Atlantic Council experts

After months of wrangling, Washington and Kyiv quietly finalized a much-anticipated agreement on April 30. Atlantic Council experts dig into the details.

Geopolitics & Energy Security Politics & Diplomacy

New Atlanticist

Apr 30, 2025

Microsoft President Brad Smith pledges to safeguard the company’s operations in Europe—and respect Europe’s laws

By Katherine Golden

Smith, at an Atlantic Council Front Page event, debuted Microsoft's five new commitments to help Europe navigate geopolitical volatility.

European Union Technology & Innovation

New Atlanticist

Apr 29, 2025

What’s next for Trinidad and Tobago’s new prime minister?

By Wazim Mowla and Dale Ramlakhan

On April 28, Kamla Persad-Bissessar was elected as the next prime minister of Trinidad and Tobago. While she is returning to the role, she’ll find a country that is different from her first term.

Caribbean Elections

New Atlanticist

Apr 29, 2025

Nasdaq CEO Adena Friedman on how technology can be used to tackle financial crime

By John Cookson

Artificial intelligence and other new technologies are needed to address the problem of illicit funds in the global financial system, Nasdaq CEO Adena Friedman told the Atlantic Council on April 25.

Economy & Business Financial Regulation

New Atlanticist

Apr 29, 2025

To fund US military modernization, Congress needs to pass on-time annual defense budgets

By Jongsun Kim

The longer Congress relies on continuing resolutions to fund the military, the further the Pentagon will drift from its defense spending goals.

Defense Industry Defense Policy

New Atlanticist

Apr 29, 2025

Experts react: What the Liberal Party’s win in Canada means for the world

By Atlantic Council experts

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s party secured the most seats in Canada’s parliament in elections on April 28, marking a remarkable political turnaround.

Elections Politics & Diplomacy

New Atlanticist

Apr 29, 2025

Are small modular reactors in Kazakhstan’s nuclear energy future?

By Aruzhan Meirkhanova

While Kazakhstan’s immediate nuclear focus is on a large-scale power plant, in the coming years small modular reactors could offer several advantages.

Central Asia Nuclear Energy

New Atlanticist

Apr 26, 2025

In a normalization agreement with Israel, Saudi Arabia should settle for nothing less than Palestinian statehood

By Amir Asmar

Saudi Arabia should make full Palestinian statehood part of the asking price for normalizing relations with Israel.

International Norms Israel