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Fast Thinking

Nov 5, 2025

How might the Supreme Court reshape Trump’s tariffs? 

By Atlantic Council

The Supreme Court expressed skepticism of the Trump administration’s sweeping tariff authority during oral arguments on Wednesday.

Economy & Business
International Markets

Fast Thinking

Oct 30, 2025

Trump and Xi brokered a truce in the trade war. Will it hold?

By Atlantic Council

The Chinese and US presidents met on October 30 in South Korea, where it appears tensions over tariffs and other economic measures have calmed.

China
Economy & Business

Balkans Debrief

Oct 29, 2025

The Hague vs. KLA leaders: Justice or tragedy? | A Debrief with James Rubin

Ilva Tare, Atlantic Council Senior Fellow, speakers with James Rubin about the Hashim Thaci war crimes trial in The Hague.

Democratic Transitions
Europe & Eurasia

Fast Thinking

Oct 27, 2025

Milei just got a midterm boost. What’s next for Argentina?

By Atlantic Council

The party of Argentine President Javier Milei grew its share of seats in Congress in Sunday’s midterm elections.

Argentina
Economy & Business

Inflection Points

Oct 27, 2025

Trump’s place in history depends on his approach to the CRINK

By Frederick Kempe

After a string of foreign policy wins, Trump's more significant challenge lies ahead: countering the bloc of China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea.

China
Iran

Eye on Europe's elections

Oct 25, 2025

Your primer on the Dutch general elections

By Atlantic Council experts

As Dutch voters head to the polls on October 29 for parliamentary elections, our experts provide their insights on the defining issues of the campaign.

Elections
Europe & Eurasia

Inside the Taliban's gender apartheid

Oct 24, 2025

In the shadow of gender apartheid: Four years of loss and resistance by women in Afghanistan

By Mursal Sayas

It is important not only to document the grim reality of gender apartheid under the Taliban but also to honor the women of Afghanistan's persistence.

Afghanistan
Education

Russia Tomorrow

Oct 23, 2025

The CRINK: Inside the new bloc supporting Russia’s war against Ukraine

By Angela Stent

The latest report in the Atlantic Council's Russia Tomorrow series details how Russia’s war against Ukraine has brought together a new set of partners--united not by shared values, but by shared grievances--on the international stage: China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea.

China
Europe & Eurasia

Fast Thinking

Oct 22, 2025

How will Trump’s new Russian oil sanctions shift the war?

By Atlantic Council

The sanctions against Rosneft and Lukoil mark the first sanctions against Russia of the second Trump administration.

Conflict
Economic Sanctions

Cyber 9/12 Project

Oct 22, 2025

Cyber policy in action: A glimpse into the 2025 DC Cyber 9/12 Strategy Challenge

By Michelle Jin and Safa Shahwan Edwards

Competitors and judges from the 2025 Washington, DC Cyber 9/12 Strategy Challenge share their perspectives on the competition's role in cyber workforce development.

Cybersecurity

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