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New Atlanticist

Oct 9, 2024

Germany has committed to improving its defense. Its budget needs to reflect this.

By Ian Cameron

Without a long-term shift in Berlin’s mindset on defense, even Germany’s most promising defense projects won’t reach their full potential.

Defense Industry Defense Policy

UkraineAlert

Oct 8, 2024

The West must learn defense tech lessons on the Ukrainian battlefield

By Edward Verona

The Russia-Ukraine War is the most technologically advanced war in history but Western military strategists and weapons developers risk missing out on key lessons due to excessive caution, writes Edward Verona.

Conflict Defense Industry

UkraineAlert

Oct 8, 2024

Ending Russian impunity: Why Ukraine needs justice as well as security

By Kateryna Odarchenko, Lesia Zaburanna

Failing to hold Russia accountable for war crimes committed in Ukraine would set a disastrous precedent for the future of international security and would create the conditions for more war, write Kateryna Odarchenko and Lesia Zaburanna.

Civil Society Conflict

EnergySource

Oct 8, 2024

A new European Commission faces three key issues at the heart of the clean energy transition

By Michał Kurtyka

As the European Commission takes shape, it faces three critical issues that it must address to meet energy demand and restore Europe’s climate credibility: inadequate funding for the green transition, dependence on foreign energy imports, and declining economic competitiveness. The EU must take bold action to survive in a changing world.

Energy & Environment Europe & Eurasia

Sinographs

Oct 7, 2024

China’s recent monetary easing measures are useful, but not enough

By Hung Tran

Beijing's September monetary and financial measures need to be matched by forceful fiscal actions to revitalize China’s lackluster economic prospects.

China Economy & Business

AfricaSource

Oct 7, 2024

Effective cybersecurity in Africa must start with the basics

By Yasmine Abdillahi

Grand strategies and policies often lack practicality, especially for African firms with limited capacity. For them, core and basic practices are often easier to achieve.

Africa Cybersecurity

MENASource

Oct 4, 2024

One year after Hamas’s October 7 terrorist attacks, here’s how the region has changed

By Atlantic Council experts

One year on, the Gaza War remains unresolved and the potential for war across the region is becoming more likely. Atlantic Council experts take on questions about the war's impact—and its future.

Conflict Crisis Management

China in Europe

Oct 4, 2024

Five questions (and expert answers) about the EU’s divided support for tariffs on Chinese EVs

By Atlantic Council experts

The European Union adopted tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, but the vote revealed divisions among member states on the bloc’s approach to Beijing.

China Economy & Business

New Atlanticist

Oct 4, 2024

China’s lobbying did not block the EU’s new EV tariffs. But it may yet weaken them.

By Matt Geraci

The European Union voted on October 4 to increase tariffs on Chinese battery electric vehicles, but this is just the beginning—especially if Beijing gets its way.

China Digital Policy

New Atlanticist

Oct 4, 2024

As Saied increases his grip on power, Tunisia’s democracy is being squeezed

By Karim Mezran, Alissa Pavia

Tunisia's president has cleared the field for his reelection on October 6. His increasing hold on power is raising critical questions about the country's future.

Democratic Transitions Elections