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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

New Atlanticist

Feb 4, 2024

Who will lead Indonesia after Jokowi? The world’s third-largest democracy is about to decide.

By Parker Novak

On February 14, Indonesians will choose among Prabowo Subianto, Ganjar Pranowo, and Anies Baswedan. And even more than the next president is being decided.

Elections Indo-Pacific

New Atlanticist

Feb 1, 2024

NATO should be ambitious with its new Southern Flank Strategy

By Jason Davidson

In July, the Alliance is scheduled to adopt its first ever Southern Flank Strategy in Washington. The bolder it is, the better.

Europe & Eurasia Greece

New Atlanticist

Feb 1, 2024

Ursula von der Leyen has delivered major wins on decarbonization. What would she do with another term?

By Francis Shin, Théophile Pouget-Abadie

As her first term comes to an end, von der Leyen’s European Commission leaves a landmark legacy for clean energy.

Climate Change & Climate Action Energy & Environment

New Atlanticist

Feb 1, 2024

Experts react: The EU just approved a 50 billion euro aid package for Ukraine. How will it impact the war?

By Atlantic Council experts

The breakthrough follows weeks of resistance from Hungary and comes as the two-year mark of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine draws near.

Conflict European Union

New Atlanticist

Feb 1, 2024

The hard truth about Biden’s coming retaliation for the killing of US troops

By Kirsten Fontenrose

Most options fall short of achieving the objective of halting Iran-backed attacks on US personnel, friends, and interests. Expectations should be managed accordingly.

Conflict Iran

New Atlanticist

Jan 31, 2024

If the US and EU don’t set AI standards, China will first, say Gina Raimondo and Margrethe Vestager

By Katherine Golden

The standardization of technologies is already being dominated by nonmarket and Chinese players, the two officials warned at an AC Front Page event.

Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity

New Atlanticist

Jan 31, 2024

Italy’s G7 presidency can be a breakthrough for the ‘West’ and the ‘Rest’

By Paolo Messa, Karim Mezran

Rome is already working on revamping traditional power structures and fostering a new ethos—one that envisions new opportunities for partnership.

Economy & Business Geopolitics & Energy Security

New Atlanticist

Jan 29, 2024

Qatar’s prime minister sees progress on Israel-Hamas hostage negotiations—but warns regional tensions are ‘boiling up’

By Katherine Golden

At an AC Front Page event, Al-Thani discussed talks that took place in Paris over the weekend, which he said made “good progress” on mapping a way out of the conflict.

Conflict Crisis Management