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Atlantic Council Strategy Paper Series

May 13, 2026

A US and allied strategy for Greenland

By the Atlantic Council Task Force on Greenland

After US rhetoric about taking control of Greenland exacerbated tensions between Washington and European allies in January, the US, Greenland, and Denmark opened discussions about the US presence in the autonomous territory. In parallel, the Atlantic Council's Task Force on Greenland brought together transatlantic expertise to explore the underlying issues and find a productive path forward.

Greenland Northern Europe

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

Global Energy Agenda

May 12, 2026

The missing link in the US energy advantage: Connecting supply to demand

By Mike Sommers

The US has the energy supplies to help meet rising demand—its challenge is building the infrastructure to connect one to the other. Permitting reform could change this.

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

Global Energy Agenda

May 11, 2026

Community trust powers energy growth in the United States

By Harry Sideris

To power rapid economic and technological changes in the US, utilities must strengthen systems with speed, discipline, and trust.

Energy & Environment United States and Canada

Global Energy Agenda

May 7, 2026

The future of US energy security: Building on lessons from the Iran war

By Bob McNally

The global energy disruption caused by the Iran war reveals what US energy policy has gotten right—and wrong. These lessons could pave the way toward a more energy-secure world.

Energy & Environment Geopolitics & Energy Security

Global Energy Agenda

May 6, 2026

Unlocking the next source of US energy dominance

By Conner Prochaska

The US is ramping up its fusion research to bridge the gap between what's possible and what's affordable, reliable, and secure.

Energy & Environment Renewables & Advanced Energy

Inflection Points

May 6, 2026

The real trouble with the US debt topping 100 percent of GDP

By Frederick Kempe

The argument over whether this marks an inflection point divides economists, policymakers, and investors into two camps.

Economy & Business Fiscal and Structural Reform

Strategic Insights Memo

May 1, 2026

Developing an Africa-focused tech agenda for the United States to outcompete China

By Conrad Tucker, Ginger Matchett, Samantha Wong, Peter Engelke

The competition between the US and China is playing out in the tech sector and one of the world's fastest-growing markets—the African continent. What can US companies and the US government do to foster mutually beneficial partnerships that are attractive to African consumers and leaders? Takeaways from recent workshops shed some light. 

Africa Artificial Intelligence

Inflection Points

Apr 30, 2026

Mythos, not the Iran war, is the most significant geopolitical warning of our time

By Frederick Kempe

Artificial intelligence is already accelerating life-changing breakthroughs, but it also poses generational risks.

Artificial Intelligence Politics & Diplomacy

Fast Thinking

Apr 28, 2026

Why is the UAE leaving OPEC? 

By Atlantic Council experts

Our experts unpack the geopolitical and energy market impacts of the UAE's just-announced departure.

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

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