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New Atlanticist

Feb 14, 2024

Five ways Imran Khan’s party used technology to outperform in Pakistan’s elections

By Uzair Younus

The result of the political party’s technological campaign strategy was a more engaged and informed electorate—and significant electoral gains.

Elections
Pakistan

New Atlanticist

Feb 13, 2024

China is testing its freeriding strategy in the Red Sea

By Léonie Allard

The United States and its allies and partners must find ways to better manage Beijing’s freeriding and opportunism in the northwestern Indian Ocean.

China
Maritime Security

Experts react

Feb 9, 2024

Experts react: Imran Khan’s party outperformed expectations. What will this mean for Pakistan’s next government?

By Atlantic Council experts

PTI-backed independents are on track to win a plurality of seats in the national assembly. Who will lead the next coalition government?

Elections
Pakistan

New Atlanticist

Feb 8, 2024

Four NATO defense priorities for the upcoming Washington summit

By Franklin D. Kramer, Anca Agachi

The upcoming NATO Summit offers an opportunity for the Alliance to prioritize new and transformational capabilities.

Defense Industry
Defense Policy

New Atlanticist

Feb 8, 2024

Congress must act to stop Kremlin aggression—for the sake of US interests

By John E. Herbst

Failure to provide aid to Ukraine would be a major blow against US leadership; empower US foes in Moscow, Beijing, and Tehran; and, in the end, likely cost the United States in both money and blood.

Conflict
Europe & Eurasia

New Atlanticist

Feb 8, 2024

Global LNG markets are transforming. It’s an opportunity to enhance energy security.

By David L. Goldwyn, Joseph Webster

Climate change and technology are decreasing European natural gas demand in the winter, at the same time as the “equatorialization” of LNG demand is changing world markets.

Energy & Environment
Europe & Eurasia

New Atlanticist

Feb 7, 2024

Charles Michel’s U-turn has not solved the thorny question of who the next European Council president will be

By Francis Shin

In early January, the current European Council president announced that he would run in the 2024 European Parliament elections, only to reverse his decision later the same month.

Elections
European Union

AfricaSource

Feb 6, 2024

No more business as usual: The US needs a broader engagement strategy in West Africa

By Michael Shurkin

US influence in the Sahel has waned, and Washington needs to rethink its engagement there and in West Africa as a whole.

Africa
Civil Society

Experts react

Feb 5, 2024

Experts react: US retaliation for the deadly attack in Jordan has begun. What’s next?

By Atlantic Council experts

Our experts interpret the United States' ongoing strikes against Iran-linked targets—and how Tehran and its proxies might view this response.

Conflict
Crisis Management

New Atlanticist

Feb 5, 2024

Italy’s Mediterranean pivot: What’s driving Meloni’s ambitious plan with Africa

By Alissa Pavia

The Mattei Plan for Africa was presented on January 29-30 to a delegation of more than twenty-five African leaders. It seeks to establish an Italian agenda that prioritizes Africa's needs and avoids predatory practices.

Africa
Economy & Business