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EnergySource

Oct 22, 2025

Data centers aren’t grid villains—they’re allies

By Nate Mason

Contrary to the perception that AI data centers are only adding strain to the US grid, the facilities are in a position to help address issues facing the electricity system.

Artificial Intelligence
Energy & Environment

New Atlanticist

Oct 22, 2025

From the World Cup to the Olympics, the US must put security and resilience first

By Matthew Wein

Efforts to build resilience will be essential to ensure that the upcoming large international sporting events in the United States are safe and successful.

Economy & Business
Non-Traditional Threats

UkraineAlert

Oct 21, 2025

Budapest summit postponed as Putin rejects Trump’s ceasefire proposal

By Peter Dickinson

Just days after US President Donald Trump announced plans for a new summit with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, their proposed Budapest meeting has been thrown into doubt by Russia's rejection of a ceasefire in Ukraine, writes Peter Dickinson.

Conflict
Economic Sanctions

UkraineAlert

Oct 21, 2025

Vladimir Putin’s war machine may finally be running out of fuel

By Vladyslav Davydov

Ukraine’s deep strikes on Russia's energy industry have exposed Putin’s Achilles heel and helped demonstrate that the Russian economy is far more fragile than many in Moscow would like us to believe, writes Vladyslav Davydov .

Conflict
Drones

New Atlanticist

Oct 21, 2025

How the US should partner with Central Asian states to avoid Russia-China dominance

By Tatiana Gfoeller

By acting now, Washington can capitalize on the desire among some Central Asian states to reduce their dependence on Moscow and Beijing.

Central Asia
China

GeoTech Cues

Oct 21, 2025

For aging populations to benefit from advances in healthcare technology, countries must promote digital health literacy

By Vijeth Iyengar, Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu, Héctor Pourtalé, Frank Krueger

As world leaders gather for the World Social Summit in Doha, empowering older adults with digital and AI literacy emerges as a critical priority for advancing social inclusion, health equity, and global digital transformation.

Artificial Intelligence
Digital Policy

MENASource

Oct 21, 2025

The Indonesia-Israel visit that didn’t happen—and why it still matters

By Amit Yarom

Careful engagement between Israel and Indonesia could blossom. But both must navigate a narrow path between opportunity and overreach.

Indo-Pacific
Israel

New Atlanticist

Oct 21, 2025

What Bolivia’s move to the center means for its economy, foreign policy, and security

By Miguel Escoto

With center-right President-elect Rodrigo Paz taking power in November after nearly two decades of left-wing governance, there will likely be significant shifts in Bolivia’s economic, security, and foreign policies.

Americas
Economy & Business

AfricaSource

Oct 21, 2025

The Lake Chad Basin could power growth instead of conflict

By Jude Mutah

Despite vast oil, gas, and mineral wealth, the Lake Chad Basin remains trapped in insecurity. Transforming resources into peace requires transparent governance, community trust, and accountable partnerships that deliver real benefits for citizens across the basin.

Africa
Crisis Management

New Atlanticist

Oct 20, 2025

How Trump can apply his Middle East success to ending Russia’s war in Ukraine

By John E. Herbst

Several lessons learned from the recent US-brokered cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas can be applied to ending Russia’s assault on Ukraine.

Conflict
Israel