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New Atlanticist

Mar 18, 2025

Beyond the Houthis: The US needs a comprehensive Yemen policy

By Osamah Al Rawhani

Recent air strikes mark a new chapter in the US approach toward the Houthis. But to be successful in reducing threats in the region, Washington will need policies that address Yemen as a whole.

Conflict Middle East

New Atlanticist

Mar 17, 2025

Enough carrots for Putin. For better negotiations, serve ‘maximum pressure’ instead.

By Benjamin L. Schmitt, Richard L. Morningstar, and Daniel Fried

Since Russia appears content for negotiations to move slowly, the Trump administration should turn up the pressure with new sanctions.

Conflict Economic Sanctions

New Atlanticist

Mar 15, 2025

Experts react: Trump just ordered major strikes against the Houthis. What does this mean for Yemen, Iran, and beyond?

By Atlantic Council experts

Atlantic Council experts break down the biggest military campaign of the second Trump administration.

Conflict Iran

New Atlanticist

Mar 14, 2025

Five takeaways from Beijing’s largest annual political meetings

By Melanie Hart

Chinese leaders signaled that they will stick to their state-managed economic approach and view Washington as their greatest external threat.

China Economy & Business

New Atlanticist

Mar 14, 2025

Why Poland’s president wants US nuclear weapons

By Marek Magierowski

President Andrzej Duda said this week that US nuclear weapons should be deployed in his country. To understand why, look at not just Poland's security but also its politics.

Central Europe Nuclear Deterrence

New Atlanticist

Mar 13, 2025

NATO’s capability development: A call for urgent reform

By David Julazadeh

NATO must make major reforms to streamline its capability development process if the Alliance is to keep up with the pace of modern warfare.

Defense Industry Defense Policy

New Atlanticist

Mar 12, 2025

Experts react: The US and Europe are trading tariffs. What’s next?

By Atlantic Council experts

The White House on Wednesday imposed new tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, to which the European Union quickly retaliated.

Economy & Business European Union

New Atlanticist

Mar 12, 2025

Note to Trump: McKinley’s legacy is about more than tariffs and territory

By Daniel Fried

President William McKinley’s foreign policy was more complex than his reputation for high tariffs and imperial acquisitions would suggest.

China Latin America

New Atlanticist

Mar 12, 2025

The US pullout from the climate loss and damage fund will prove costlier in the long run

By Jorge Gastelumendi

The Trump administration has an opportunity and obligation to reconsider its climate policies and to fully recognize the economic costs.

Climate Change & Climate Action Politics & Diplomacy

New Atlanticist

Mar 11, 2025

Mexico’s new electricity law could boost the country’s energy sector. But big questions remain.

By David L. Goldwyn and César Emiliano Hernández Ochoa

President Claudia Sheinbaum is taking a practical, technocratic approach to Mexico’s longstanding underinvestment in electricity generation, transmission, and distribution. But there are several ways that her current plans could fall short.

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance