Experts

Fellow

Kalle Meehan

Women Leader in Energy and Climate Fellow

Global Energy Center

Energy & Environment

Fellow

Saagarika Thanvi

Women Leader in Energy and Climate Fellow

Global Energy Center

Energy & Environment

Fellow

Christina Tomayo 

Veterans Advanced Energy Fellow

Global Energy Center

Energy & Environment

Fellow

C.P. Smith 

Veterans Advanced Energy Fellow

Global Energy Center

Energy & Environment

Fellow

Eric Shangle 

Veterans Advanced Energy Fellow

Global Energy Center

Energy & Environment

Fellow

Samantha Sawmiller 

Veterans Advanced Energy Fellow

Global Energy Center

Energy & Environment
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Fast Thinking

Oct 2, 2024

What is Iran thinking now?

By Atlantic Council

Tehran launched nearly two hundred missiles at Israel on Tuesday. Atlantic Council experts consider the ways that the barrage—which was largely ineffectual—offers a window into Iranian thinking.

Conflict Iran

New Atlanticist

Oct 2, 2024

Three state elections have backed Germany into a corner

By Jurek Wille and Friedrich Conradi

The recent successes of populist parties in Germany’s state elections could signal an imminent shift in Berlin’s policies on climate, immigration, and aid for Ukraine.

Elections Germany

EnergySource

Oct 2, 2024

China’s cleantech growth strategy sets its sights on Brazil

By Joseph Webster, William Tobin

China is relying on cleantech exports to help drive economic growth, but with the United States and other developed nations becoming increasingly hesitant to purchase Chinese imports, China’s cleantech sectors need to search for alternative markets. Brazil has emerged as a potential top buyer, but it must walk a fine line to avoid becoming overly dependent on China.

Brazil China

Inflection Points

Oct 1, 2024

The Israeli offensive and Iranian missile attack test two visions for the Middle East’s future

By Frederick Kempe

One vision is driven by Iran and its proxies. The other seeks to counter and contain Iran and lay the groundwork for the eventual emergence of a dynamic, peaceful, modernizing Middle East.

Conflict Iran

Balkans Debrief

Oct 1, 2024

How do cyber-attacks threaten the Balkans? | A Debrief with Dan Ilazi and Filip Stojanovski

Senior Fellow Ilva Tare speaks with Dan Ilazi and Filip Stojanovski about the political and economic threats of cyber-attacks for the Western Balkans.

Cybersecurity European Union

Russia Tomorrow

Oct 1, 2024

Russia’s war on Ukraine: Moscow’s pressure points and US strategic opportunities

By Ariel Cohen

A new Atlantic Council report explores Russia’s modern day domestic and international vulnerabilities.

Defense Industry Europe & Eurasia

Inflection Points Today

Sep 30, 2024

Zelenskyy and the challenge of navigating election-year America

By Frederick Kempe

The Ukrainian president’s recent fraught visit to the US underscored both the historic stakes of the election and the perils involved in maneuvering around the parties.

Elections Politics & Diplomacy

Inflection Points

Sep 28, 2024

The US confronts two global threats: China-Russia and itself

By Frederick Kempe

NEW YORK—Two dark clouds hung over the United Nations General Assembly this week in New York. The first was the growing peril of Chinese-Russian common cause. The second was uncertainty about whether US leadership will rise to the challenge after the November elections. It’s impossible to separate the two issues, as the disruptive dangers of […]

China Conflict

EnergySource

Sep 27, 2024

Renewables offer opportunity in the Western Balkans. But challenges remain.

By Michael Hochberg

The Western Balkans rely heavily on aging coal plants for electricity production, with five of its nations generating about 40 to 95 percent of their electricity from lignite, leading to significant pollution and related health issues. Tens of thousands of megawatts of solar and wind projects have been proposed, but despite policy incentives and investor appetite, five key challenges remain.

Energy & Environment Energy Transitions

Eye on Europe's elections

Sep 27, 2024

What to know about Austria’s parliamentary elections

By Ian Cameron and Thomas Goldstein

As Austrians prepare to select their next parliament, Europe Center experts analyze the key stories to watch ahead of the vote.

Elections Europe & Eurasia
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Events

Online Event Fri, October 4, 2024 • 11:30 am ET

The Berlin Process Summit ten years on: Lessons learned and next steps for the WB6
Economy & Business Germany Political Reform The Balkans
Online Event Tue, October 8, 2024 • 8:00 am ET

A cross-strait and beyond seminar: Fostering US-Taiwan co-production
Defense Industry Defense Policy Defense Technologies East Asia
Public Event Thu, October 10, 2024 • 11:15 am ET

Elections 2024: Sen. Mark Warner on the global risks facing the next president

AN #ACFRONTPAGE EVENT—The Virginia lawmaker outlines how a future administration can prepare for and respond to geopolitical challenges.
Economy & Business Elections Politics & Diplomacy Resilience & Society