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MENASource

Feb 5, 2025

How the US can benefit from deepening Azerbaijani-Israeli ties

By Joseph Epstein

Washington should learn from Israel’s diplomatic and security collaboration with Azerbaijan to bolster its own ties with Baku.

Defense Policy Economy & Business

UkraineAlert

Feb 4, 2025

Russia’s war against the West will continue until Putin tastes defeat

By Andriy Zagorodnyuk

Russia's invasion of Ukraine is part of a far larger war against the West. If he succeeds in Ukraine, Putin aims to destroy the existing rules-based world order and usher in a new era dominated by a handful of great powers, writes Andriy Zagorodnyuk.

Conflict Economic Sanctions

New Atlanticist

Feb 4, 2025

The next German chancellor must lead from the front, not the middle, on European security

By Rachel Rizzo, James Batchik

From support for Ukraine to defense spending, German leaders would be wise to take the phrase Führung aus der Mitte permanently out of their vocabulary.

Elections Germany

New Atlanticist

Feb 4, 2025

On Greenland, Trump’s choice is warmed-over McKinley or a landmark security deal

By Daniel Fried

A new deal with Denmark could give the United States the military access it needs and provide a basis for shared costs.

Energy & Environment Europe & Eurasia

GeoTech Cues

Feb 4, 2025

Did DeepSeek just trigger a paradigm shift?

By Ryan Arant, Newton Howard

The release of DeepSeek's AI model may have far-reaching implications for global investment trends, regulatory strategies, and the broader AI industry.

Artificial Intelligence Digital Policy

New Atlanticist

Feb 4, 2025

Fearmongering from Western Balkan leaders is no longer working on their citizens—or the EU

By Agon Maliqi

The European Union has ample leverage to press its concerns on reforms, Russia policy, and regional stability to Western Balkan countries.

European Union Eurozone

New Atlanticist

Feb 4, 2025

What Ecuador’s election will mean for the region’s fight against organized crime

By Isabel Chiriboga

The winner of Ecuador’s presidential election will need to adopt a new approach to confronting the country’s security and economic challenges.

Economy & Business Latin America

New Atlanticist

Feb 4, 2025

Five AI management strategies—and how they could shape the future

By Kieron O’Hara and Wendy Hall

To ensure the benefits of artificial intelligence (AI) are realized while minimizing the anticipated evils, it’s important to understand the different ways to approach AI governance.

Artificial Intelligence Technology & Innovation

MENASource

Feb 3, 2025

If the MENA region wants to unlock its youth potential, it should look to sports

By Hezha Barzani

As a golden era of sports takes shape in the Middle East and North Africa, the region has a unique opportunity to seize on this positive momentum to set up the young generation for success through sports.

Economy & Business Middle East

New Atlanticist

Feb 3, 2025

The green gold rush: Why renewable energy is Egypt’s next big opportunity

By Jonathan R. Cohen, Racha Helwa

Egypt’s abundant solar irradiance, strong wind corridors, and significant potential for cost-effective green hydrogen production give the country a competitive edge.

Africa Economy & Business