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New Atlanticist

Jan 8, 2025

Everything you need to know about Trump’s Greenland gambit

By Atlantic Council experts

The incoming US president is adamant in his desire to acquire Greenland for the United States, which has angered Denmark and other US allies.

Europe & Eurasia
Greenland

New Atlanticist

Jan 8, 2025

Is 2025 the year that Russia’s economy finally freezes up under sanctions?

By Mark Temnycky

It’s taken years, but the Russian economy now appears to be experiencing the full effects of international sanctions. The first signs appeared at the end of 2024.

Economy & Business
Oil and Gas

MENASource

Jan 8, 2025

What’s behind Egypt and China’s ‘golden decade’ of partnership

By Jonathan Fulton

China’s outreach to Egypt has not happened in a vacuum but rather as part of a larger strategy to make Beijing a more important actor in the Middle East and North Africa.  

China
Economy & Business

UkraineAlert

Jan 7, 2025

Putin begins 2025 confident of victory as war of attrition takes toll on Ukraine

By Mykola Bielieskov

Donald Trump has vowed to end Russia's invasion of Ukraine but Vladimir Putin begins 2025 more confident of victory than ever and with little interest in a negotiated peace deal, writes Mykola Bielieskov.

Conflict
Defense Policy

UkraineAlert

Jan 7, 2025

Putin’s peace plan is actually a call for Ukraine’s capitulation

By Serhii Kuzan

Donald Trump has vowed to end Russia's war in Ukraine, but Vladimir Putin's proposed peace terms leave little room for doubt that the Kremlin dictator remains intent on erasing Ukrainian statehood entirely, writes Serhii Kuzan.

Conflict
Disinformation

New Atlanticist

Jan 7, 2025

What the new British ambassador to the US means for the ‘special relationship’

By Ed Owen

The new envoy to Washington is a politician, not a career diplomat. That might be just what the US-UK relationship needs at this moment.

Politics & Diplomacy
United Kingdom

New Atlanticist

Jan 6, 2025

Justin Trudeau is out. Here’s how the next Canadian prime minister can bolster US-Canada ties.

By Imran Bayoumi

Whoever follows Trudeau as prime minister should focus on three specific areas that will be central to US-Canada relations in the year ahead.

Energy & Environment
Politics & Diplomacy

IranSource

Jan 6, 2025

Blinded Iranian activist Elaheh Tavakolian: ‘We lost our eyes on this path. Let us not lose sight of our goal’

By Holly Dagres

Holly Dagres sits down with blinded Iranian activist Elahe Tavakolian to share her story and discuss the situation in Iran and what the West needs to do.

Civil Society
Freedom and Prosperity

MENASource

Jan 6, 2025

The Netzarim Corridor: Tragedy, death, and an obstacle to a lasting ceasefire

By Ahmed F. Alkhatib

The incoming Trump administration will have to wrestle with tactical-level details—especially what happens with the Netzarim Corridor and civilians’ return to the north—if it wants to play a role in mediating a ceasefire and ending the war.

Conflict
Crisis Management

New Atlanticist

Jan 6, 2025

What to expect from Poland’s EU presidency and its focus on ‘Security, Europe!’

By Aaron Korewa

Poland sought a leadership role in Europe, and now it has one as it takes up the six-month presidency of the Council of the European Union.

European Union
Poland
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