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UkraineAlert

Jan 23, 2025

European Parliament and United States condemn ‘sham’ Belarus vote

By Mercedes Sapuppo

The European Parliament has condemned this weekend’s presidential election in Belarus as a “sham” designed to keep the country’s long-serving dictator Alyaksandr Lukashenka in power, writes Mercedes Sapuppo.

Belarus
Conflict

New Atlanticist

Jan 23, 2025

Trump should keep, not cut, Biden’s last-minute offer of federal land for AI data centers

By Will LaRivee

In an executive order in the final days of his administration, US President Joe Biden put forward a promising idea to expand US data center capacity.

Artificial Intelligence
Politics & Diplomacy

New Atlanticist

Jan 23, 2025

A better way to ensure public safety and security from drones

By E. Aaron Brady

The FAA needs to work with local and state authorities to implement law enforcement networks that address concerns about uncrewed aerial systems.

Drones
Security & Defense

New Atlanticist

Jan 23, 2025

Syria’s post-Assad honeymoon is over. Now the hard work of state-building begins.

By Sinan Hatahet

The coming months will determine whether Syria’s new era will be a story of renewal or yet another missed opportunity.

Conflict
Economy & Business

New Atlanticist

Jan 22, 2025

What Georgia needs most from the West right now, according to President Salome Zourabichvili

By Katherine Golden

“Georgia needs today, more than ever, the attention of its American friends,” Zourabichvili said at an Atlantic Council Front Page event.

Elections
Europe & Eurasia

New Atlanticist

Jan 22, 2025

Seven questions (and expert answers) about Trump’s first actions to transform US energy

By Atlantic Council experts

Trump began his second term with a slew of statements and executive orders affecting energy. Atlantic Council experts decode what the changes will do and what to expect next.

Economy & Business
Energy & Environment

New Atlanticist

Jan 22, 2025

The Senate confirmation process is broken. Here are three ways to fix it.

By Arnold Punaro

The Senate and White House must ensure that the processes of nomination, confirmation, and appointment—particularly as applied to national security nominees—are effective and timely.

Politics & Diplomacy
Security & Defense

EnergySource

Jan 22, 2025

China’s lithium-ion battery exports: Why are US prices so low?

By Joseph Webster

Export prices for Chinese batteries entering the US are lower than for any other market, suggesting that China may be engaging in anti-competitive behavior. As batteries grow in importance for commercial and military applications, the US should increase tariffs on Chinese battery imports to bolster US and allied manufacturing capabilities.

China
Energy & Environment

New Atlanticist

Jan 21, 2025

The US retreat on climate comes with steep costs for the economy and the American people

By Jorge Gastelumendi

Trump's withdrawal from the Paris Agreement will not only hamper global efforts to combat climate change, but also harm Americans' lives and livelihoods.

Climate Change & Climate Action
International Organizations

UkraineAlert

Jan 21, 2025

Ukrainian parliament prepares to vote on Bulgarian nuclear reactor purchase

By Stephen Blank

Ukraine is poised to purchase a pair of Soviet-era nuclear reactors from Bulgaria in a deal that highlights the country’s struggle for greater energy security amid Russia’s ongoing bombardment of civilian infrastructure, writes Stephen Blank.

Conflict
European Union
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