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UkraineAlert

Aug 28, 2025

Russia attacks Zelenskyy’s legitimacy to derail US-led Ukraine peace talks

By Serhii Savelii

Moscow’s efforts to portray Zelenskyy as illegitimate fall apart when weighed against Ukraine’s Constitution and the country’s political practice, along with international precedents and legal tradition, writes Serhii Savelii.

Conflict
Democratic Transitions

New Atlanticist

Aug 28, 2025

Germany wants to double its defense spending. Where should the money go?

By Atlantic Council experts

After decades of Berlin underinvesting in its defense, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has plans to transform the Bundeswehr into Europe’s strongest military. 

Defense Policy
Europe & Eurasia

MENASource

Aug 28, 2025

The Gulf’s dark horse: Why Oman can seize a global trade realignment

By Nic Adams

While economic uncertainty is gripping many countries around the world, Oman has remained a steadfast defense and economic partner of the United States.

Defense Industry
Defense Policy

EnergySource

Aug 28, 2025

Overheated and underbuilt: How to fortify the US grid in the face of heat waves

By Frank Willey

As demand for electricity rises across the United States—and in the Mid-Atlantic in particular—to cool homes and power data center growth, so does its cost. Short- and long-term solutions can keep electricity both reliable and affordable.

Energy & Environment
United States and Canada

New Atlanticist

Aug 27, 2025

When it comes to securing Ukraine, the US cannot stay on the sidelines

By Ian Brzezinski

Ensuring Ukraine’s security after a peace agreement will require a deterrent force with substantial presence in the country, including forces from the United States.

Conflict
Crisis Management

New Atlanticist

Aug 27, 2025

The Trump administration needs a strategic reset with India

By David L. Goldwyn, Geoffrey Pyatt

If the administration’s goal is to build resilient supply chains and maintain a strategic coalition capable of containing Chinese influence, then the current approach is unsustainable.

Economy & Business
India

New Atlanticist

Aug 27, 2025

The US-EU face-off over pharma is on pause—for now

By Emma Nix

Both Europe and the United States would benefit from working together to secure affordable and accessible pharmaceutical supply chains.

Economy & Business
European Union

New Atlanticist

Aug 26, 2025

Five questions (and expert answers) about where the US-South Korea alliance goes from here

By Atlantic Council experts

The US and South Korean presidents met on Monday in Washington to discuss a range of bilateral issues, from security to shipbuilding.

Korea
Nuclear Deterrence

New Atlanticist

Aug 26, 2025

IMEC must be more than a trade route. Digital integration should be a priority.

By Afaq Hussain

The India-UAE virtual trade corridor should be the starting point for an expanded digital trade ecosystem among India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor partner countries.

Digital Policy
Economy & Business

New Atlanticist

Aug 26, 2025

Trump’s economic agenda is set to collide with the Supreme Court

By Josh Lipsky

The court will likely have to weigh in on both the president’s use of emergency powers and his escalating war with the Federal Reserve.

Economy & Business
Politics & Diplomacy
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