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New Atlanticist

Sep 19, 2025

Three things to note in the UK’s new Defence Industrial Strategy

By Deborah Cheverton

“Defence is an Engine for Growth,” according to an important new British military strategy published on September 8.

Defense Industry Defense Policy

New Atlanticist

Sep 19, 2025

Five charts that show the challenge of countering Mexico’s criminal organizations

By Aaron Kolleda

Washington's broader campaign to eliminate criminal organizations is a challenging one, since these organizations have become so deeply embedded in Mexico.

Economy & Business Financial Crimes & Illicit Trade

New Atlanticist

Sep 19, 2025

Where does the US-Brazil relationship go after Bolsonaro’s conviction?

By Ricardo Sennes, Valentina Sader

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was found guilty of attempting a coup and sentenced to twenty-seven years and three months in prison.

Brazil Politics & Diplomacy

New Atlanticist

Sep 18, 2025

Are Arab nations going to impose real costs on Israel?

By Gina Abercrombie-Winstanley

Arab and Islamic leaders recently met in Doha to discuss Israel’s strike against Hamas leaders in the Qatari capital. It might mark a turning point in regional diplomacy toward Israel.

Conflict Israel

New Atlanticist

Sep 18, 2025

Why did the US suspend its strategic dialogue with Kosovo? And what’s next?

By Atlantic Council experts

Atlantic Council experts answer four pressing questions about a surprise recent announcement by the US Embassy in Pristina.

Europe & Eurasia European Union

New Atlanticist

Sep 18, 2025

How AI with ‘nurtured consciousness’ could transform warfare

By John James and Alia Brahimi

New technologies have the potential to turn an information advantage into a conscious advantage, helping determine who has strategic dominance in the twenty-first century.

Artificial Intelligence Defense Technologies

New Atlanticist

Sep 16, 2025

The Americas are falling behind in new agricultural technologies. Here’s how to catch up.

By Ginger Matchett, Peter Engelke

If the United States and other countries in the Western Hemisphere hope to maintain their competitiveness, then governments should find ways to advance research and development.

Americas Economy & Business

New Atlanticist

Sep 16, 2025

Dispatch from Berlin: To succeed, Merz must resist the false choice of focusing at home or abroad

By Jörn Fleck, Rachel Rizzo

The chancellor’s coalition will have to tackle both Germany's economic renewal and the threat to European security from Russia.

Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia

New Atlanticist

Sep 16, 2025

As the dollar wobbles, why has there not been more flight to the euro?

By Lize de Kruijf

There are compelling reasons to believe that the euro could play a larger international role. But there are also several factors holding it back from surpassing the dollar.

Economy & Business European Union

New Atlanticist

Sep 16, 2025

Russia’s imperial approach toward Armenia and Azerbaijan has backfired

By Joseph Epstein and Sheila Paylan

The Trump administration deserves credit for the recent diplomatic breakthrough, but it was also made possible by the Kremlin’s disregard for the sovereignty of its neighbors.

Conflict Economy & Business