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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

MENASource

Feb 3, 2025

Waiting on a friend: Will Netanyahu get a sweet deal—or a raw deal—from Trump?

By Shalom Lipner

With Netanyahu visiting the White House on February 4, the world will be watching to see whether Trump offers him a deal that he can't refuse.

Conflict Crisis Management

New Atlanticist

Feb 2, 2025

Israeli-Saudi normalization is within reach. Here’s what Trump and Netanyahu need to do next.

By Daniel B. Shapiro

A carefully sequenced series of steps, beginning but extending beyond the two leaders’ meeting this week, has the best likelihood of success.

Israel Middle East

New Atlanticist

Feb 1, 2025

Experts react: Trump just slapped tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China. What’s next?

By Atlantic Council experts

Our experts explain the economic and geopolitical implications of the US tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China.

China Economy & Business

New Atlanticist

Jan 31, 2025

What to expect from Rubio’s trip to Central America and the Caribbean

By Jason Marczak, María Fernanda Bozmoski

The US secretary of state lands in Panama on February 1 to kick off his first foreign trip. Here’s what to expect at every stop on migration, security, and more.

Caribbean Migration