Experts

Fellow

Christina Tamayo 

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

Fellow

Jacob Jablonski 

Veterans Advanced Energy Fellow

Global Energy Center

Energy & Environment

Fellow

Katherine Hutton 

Veterans Advanced Energy Fellow

Global Energy Center

Energy & Environment
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Content

UkraineAlert

Jun 24, 2021

Ukraine offers hope in an increasingly homophobic neighborhood

By Adrian Hoefer, Shelby Magid

While Ukrainian attitudes towards the LGBTQI community are still far behind the levels of acceptance encountered elsewhere in the West, Ukraine’s modest progress offers hope in a region where intolerance is on the rise.

Civil Society Human Rights

Reality Check

Jun 24, 2021

Reality Check #8: Rethinking US military policy in the Greater Middle East

By Robert A. Manning, Christopher Preble

The core assumptions underpinning US policy in the Middle East—ensuring oil flows, maintaining Israel’s security, preventing the rise of a dominant hegemon, and countering terrorism—have been upended by new realities.

Conflict Defense Policy

New Atlanticist

Jun 21, 2021

Tony Blinken on the Putin summit and why the ‘democratic recession’ matters for LGBTQI rights

By Daniel Malloy

The US secretary of state spoke at an Atlantic Council Front Page event in honor of Pride Month, setting out the department’s priorities on LGBTI issues.

Afghanistan Human Rights

In the News

Jun 21, 2021

Burwell and Propp in the National Interest: The US and EU Need to Get Serious About Transatlantic Tech

Real progress in transatlantic digital policy will require focus and commitment to tackle hard problems. A serious commitment to the exercise—and a willingness to tackle data transfers, competition policy, and digital taxes, along with other crucial issues—could yield significant results, allowing the U.S.-EU partnership to become truly the leaders of the global digital economy.   Frances […]

Digital Policy Economy & Business

Inflection Points

Jun 20, 2021

Biden’s Europe trip set the stage for his historic ambitions

By Frederick Kempe

Having repeatedly provided his diagnosis of the cancers endangering global democracies, Biden this past week accelerated the course of treatment.

Europe & Eurasia European Union

Fast Thinking

Jun 19, 2021

FAST THINKING: Iran’s chosen one

By Atlantic Council

How will Ebrahim Raisi steer Iran? Does Friday’s low voter turnout spell trouble for him? Our Iran experts are here to break down the preordained election.

Elections International Markets

AC Selects

Jun 18, 2021

AC Selects: Strengths and perceptions of the US

Week of June 18, 2021 This week, learn about the global perceptions of the US, the effects of diaspora communities, and the benefits of tech in education. Related events

Education Politics & Diplomacy

Fast Thinking

Jun 18, 2021

FAST THINKING: A political ‘wake-up call’ for Latin America

By Atlantic Council

Where will Pedro Castillo take Peru? What does his victory mean for the Latin American left and global investors? Our experts break down how the barefoot candidate will govern.

Democratic Transitions Elections

EnergySource

Jun 17, 2021

Why the Arctic matters

By Julia Nesheiwat

The Arctic may appear a faraway place with little significance to most societies, but its safety and security are vital to the entire planet. Its unique yet fragile ecosystem, abundance of natural resources and opportunities, and wealth of human history and cultures make it absolutely essential.

Energy & Environment Geopolitics & Energy Security

New Atlanticist

Jun 17, 2021

MARKUP: Our experts annotate the NATO communiqué

By Transatlantic Security Initiative

But what were they really saying amid all the jargon? And what was missing? Atlantic Council experts combed through the document and left their insights in the margins.

Europe & Eurasia European Union
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Events

Public Event Thu, May 8, 2025 • 9:30 am ET

General John Raymond on national security and the future of space commerce

An #ACFRONTPAGE EVENT—Raymond, who served as the first chief of space operations of the US Space Force, talks about maintaining the US military edge as the space domain becomes increasingly contested and congested.

Space Space Security Technology & Innovation United States and Canada