Experts

Content

Russia Tomorrow

May 21, 2026

The Kadyrov question: Who rules Chechnya next?

By Marat Iliyasov

The latest report in the Atlantic Council's Russia Tomorrow series asseses the four pathways that may await Chechnya after Kadyrov is no longer in power.

Corruption Crisis Management

Inflection Points Dialogues

May 20, 2026

UAE presidential advisor Anwar Gargash on the Iran war, the Abraham Accords, and Europe-Gulf cooperation

By Frederick Kempe

On the sidelines of the Europe Gulf Forum, Gargash shares his thoughts on the Iran war and its far-reaching consequences.

Conflict Energy & Environment

Global Energy Agenda

May 20, 2026

A demand-driven energy transition

By Katie Hall

As electricity becomes a prerequisite for economic growth, the energy transition will be shaped less by targets and more by demand.

Energy & Environment Energy Transitions

Global Energy Agenda

May 20, 2026

Responsibility is the surest path to resilience in the Minerals Age

By Rohitesh Dhawan

As governments race to secure minerals to meet growing energy demand, responsible mining is emerging as a practical path forward to build resilient, enduring supply chains.

Critical Minerals Energy & Environment

Inflection Points Dialogues

May 19, 2026

‘Numbers are getting worse’: The head of the IMF on the Iran war shock, inflation, AI risks, and more

By Frederick Kempe

Watch IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva talk with Atlantic Council President and CEO Frederick Kempe from the Europe Gulf Forum in Greece.

Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia

Global Energy Agenda

May 19, 2026

The impacts of the Iranian crisis on Japan’s energy strategy

By Tatsuya Terazawa

Strategic planning has enabled Japan to manage the Hormuz energy crisis relatively well. But the shock also exposed policy weaknesses that needs to be addressed to improve the country's energy resilience.

Energy & Environment Geopolitics & Energy Security

Global Energy Agenda

May 18, 2026

A connected threat needs a connected framework

By Omran Al-Kuwari

To mitigate future energy crises, the world needs more than its current patchwork approach. It needs to build a globally coordinated framework.

Energy & Environment Geopolitics & Energy Security

Fast Thinking

May 15, 2026

What did Trump and Xi accomplish?

By Atlantic Council

On Friday, the US president concluded talks with his counterpart from China, soaring away in Air Force One after two days of meetings and ceremonies. Our experts shed light on the outcomes.

China Security & Defense

Global Energy Agenda

May 14, 2026

US global leadership depends on a reliable, modern energy system

By Heather Zichal

US global leadership relies on resilient, diversified energy systems—and the policy and investment foresight required to sustain this foundation.

Energy & Environment Renewables & Advanced Energy

Inflection Points Today

May 13, 2026

The myth of US-China stability

By Frederick Kempe

Washington and Beijing do not trust each other. But expect Trump and Xi to remain on message this week, saying friendly things about each other.

China Politics & Diplomacy