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Britain Debrief

Jul 23, 2021

#BritainDebrief – A foreign correspondent’s view: Is British democracy at risk? A debrief from Annette Dittert

By Ben Judah

For this #BritainDebrief, journalist Annette Dittert sits down with Ben Judah to explore the healthy of democracy in Britain.

Civil Society Media

EnergySource

Jul 22, 2021

Expanding nuclear energy to the Arctic: The potential of small modular reactors

By Julia Nesheiwat

As Arctic communities look to reduce reliance on diesel generators for electricity production, small modular reactors are becoming an increasingly attractive option. Collaboration between governments, private companies, and civil society organizations is crucial to ensure the successful development and deployment of safe, transportable, microreactors for remote areas.

Energy & Environment Energy Transitions

The 5×5

Jul 22, 2021

The 5×5—If it blinks, it sinks: Adventures in securing operational technology

By Will Loomis, Simon Handler

With rising sophistication, automation, and interconnectivity in operational technologies, security has become an overwhelming need.

Cybersecurity Geopolitics & Energy Security

Fast Thinking

Jul 21, 2021

FAST THINKING: Nord Stream 2 gets the green light

By Atlantic Council

How will the United States and Germany balance business needs with security? And what price will Kyiv be forced to pay? We drilled down with our experts for answers.

Energy & Environment Germany

Fast Thinking

Jul 21, 2021

FAST THINKING: Will quantum computing be the next frontier of competition with China?

By David Bray, William Jeffrey

On June 29, 2021, the University of Science and Technology of China in Hefei unveiled “Zuchongzhi,” the fastest quantum computer in the world, which at fifty-six qubits is just a nose ahead of Google’s Sycamore quantum computer. But are we calling the race too soon? Will the United States and its allies catch up?

China Technology & Innovation

In-Depth Research & Reports

Jul 21, 2021

Brief 3: Hydrogen transportation and storage

By Cynthia Quarterman

This third brief in the Atlantic Council’s hydrogen policy sprint discusses pathways for hydrogen transportation and storage infrastructure development in the United States.

Energy Markets & Governance Energy Transitions

Fast Thinking

Jul 19, 2021

FAST THINKING: A turning point on Chinese hacking

By Atlantic Council

What does NATO’s buy-in mean for the world’s response to Chinese hacking? What tools do these allies have to fight back? Our experts messaged us (securely) with the answers.

Australia China

AC Selects

Jul 18, 2021

AC Selects: Recovery, democracy, and technology

Week of July 18, 2021 This week, hear from WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, US Department of State’s Amb. Philip Reeker, Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas, and Minister for the Armed Forces of the French Republic Florence Parly talk COVID-19 recovery, democracy, and technology. Related events

Digital Policy Economy & Business

Britain Debrief

Jul 18, 2021

#BritainDebrief – How did Britain fare in Biden’s summitry? A debrief from Julia Friedlander

By Ben Judah

The Atlantic Council GeoEconomic Center's Julia Friedlander joins #BritainDebrief to unpack how Britain fared following the G7 Summit.

G20 Politics & Diplomacy

EnergySource

Jul 17, 2021

Hydrogen: Australia’s new liquefied natural gas

By Mary-Rose de Valladares

Australia aims to be a leading producer and exporter of green hydrogen by 2030. It is already the world’s largest exporter of coal and the second largest exporter of liquefied natural gas (LNG). In response to climate change, Australia is emulating its own LNG export success in order to position itself for a new role as a major hydrogen producer and exporter.

Australia Energy & Environment