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New Atlanticist

Mar 12, 2025

Experts react: The US and Europe are trading tariffs. What’s next?

By Atlantic Council experts

The White House on Wednesday imposed new tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, to which the European Union quickly retaliated.

Economy & Business European Union

New Atlanticist

Mar 12, 2025

Note to Trump: McKinley’s legacy is about more than tariffs and territory

By Daniel Fried

President William McKinley’s foreign policy was more complex than his reputation for high tariffs and imperial acquisitions would suggest.

China Latin America

TURKEYSource

Mar 12, 2025

Now more than ever, the United States needs a Black Sea strategy

By Arnold C. Dupuy

Peace and prosperity in the Black Sea will require more than a cease-fire in Ukraine; it will require a new Black Sea security and development strategy.

Conflict Defense Policy

New Atlanticist

Mar 12, 2025

The US pullout from the climate loss and damage fund will prove costlier in the long run

By Jorge Gastelumendi

The Trump administration has an opportunity and obligation to reconsider its climate policies and to fully recognize the economic costs.

Climate Change & Climate Action Politics & Diplomacy

Sinographs

Mar 12, 2025

China’s economic plans prioritize consumption—but only on paper

By Jeremy Mark

At last week's meeting of the National People's Congress, China declared consumption as the number one priority. But will the spending plans actually support consumers and businesses?

China Economy & Business

UkraineAlert

Mar 11, 2025

Pressure is now on Putin as Ukraine agrees to Trump’s ceasefire proposal

By Peter Dickinson

Ukraine has agreed to a United States proposal for a 30-day ceasefire with Russia, representing a potentially significant breakthrough in US-led diplomatic efforts to end the largest European conflict since World War II, writes Peter Dickinson.

Conflict Economic Sanctions

EnergySource

Mar 11, 2025

The Mediterranean must work collectively to harness the power of renewables

By Karim Elgendy

The EU Commission’s recent release of its Clean Industrial Deal underscored regional commitment to decarbonization. To capitalize on this momentum, the Mediterranean must engage in cross-border collaboration to overcome geopolitical tension and limited finance to achieve its renewables goals.

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

New Atlanticist

Mar 11, 2025

Mexico’s new electricity law could boost the country’s energy sector. But big questions remain.

By David L. Goldwyn and César Emiliano Hernández Ochoa

President Claudia Sheinbaum is taking a practical, technocratic approach to Mexico’s longstanding underinvestment in electricity generation, transmission, and distribution. But there are several ways that her current plans could fall short.

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

MENASource

Mar 10, 2025

Trump should embrace the Egyptian Gaza plan. It’s his best chance to secure peace.

By Ahmed Nabil

The Egyptian plan offers a base to secure many parties' interests and create the required regional stability to buy time for diplomacy.

Crisis Management Israel

New Atlanticist

Mar 10, 2025

Experts react: What Mark Carney means for the US-Canada relationship

By Atlantic Council experts

As the next prime minister of Canada prepares to take office, Atlantic Council experts look at what’s ahead for Ottawa and its relationship with Washington.

Elections Politics & Diplomacy