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Aug 19, 2024

AI in cyber and software security:  What’s driving opportunities and risks?

By Maia Hamin, Jennifer Lin, Trey Herr

This issue brief discusses the drivers of evolving risks and opportunities presented by generative artificial intelligence (GAI), particularly in cybersecurity, while acknowledging the broader implications for policymakers and for national security.

Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity

New Atlanticist

Aug 14, 2024

I was imprisoned and tortured by the Taliban for protesting gender apartheid in Afghanistan

By Zholia Parsi

Zholia Parsi describes protesting against gender apartheid in Afghanistan after the Taliban returned and abuse she faced as a result.

Afghanistan Human Rights

New Atlanticist

Aug 14, 2024

The Olympic truce in French politics is ending. What happens next?

By Joely Virzi

Macron is basking in the success of a spectacular Olympics, but that success is unlikely to translate into political gains for the president or lead to compromises in the French Parliament.

European Union France

Fast Thinking

Aug 8, 2024

How Ukraine’s incursion into Russia could change the war

By Atlantic Council

Ukrainian forces launched a surprise raid into Russia’s Kursk region on Tuesday. Our experts explain how this could affect the course of the war.

Conflict Defense Policy

Atlantic Debrief

Aug 7, 2024

#AtlanticDebrief – What do the 2024 Paris Olympic Games mean for France? | A debrief from Amb. Samuel Ducroquet

Léonie Allard sits down with the French Ambassador for Sport Samuel Ducroquet to discuss the role of the Olympics in international diplomacy. 

Europe & Eurasia France
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Russia Tomorrow

Aug 7, 2024

A Russia without Russians? Putin’s disastrous demographics

By Harley Balzer

A new Atlantic Council report explores the effect of Putin's politics on domestic Russian demographic change. Is Putin heading towards a Russia without Russians?

Democratic Transitions Europe & Eurasia

Defense Technology Monitor

Aug 3, 2024

The trends shaping defense technology across the world, from Japan to Mexico and beyond

By Forward Defense

In the Defense Technology Monitor, explore the most recent trends shaping defense technology, with significant ramifications for security.

Defense Industry Defense Policy

Inflection Points Today

Aug 1, 2024

Welcome home, Evan

By Frederick Kempe

We at the Atlantic Council are overjoyed and relieved that Evan has been released after 491 days of wrongful imprisonment in Russia, writes Atlantic Council President and CEO Frederick Kempe.

Human Rights Media

Atlantic Debrief

Aug 1, 2024

#AtlanticDebrief – Where does Europe stand on the green agenda? | A debrief from Niels Redeker

Carol Schaeffer sits down with Nils Redeker to discuss European voter sentiment on climate policies and the future of the EU’s approach.

Climate Change & Climate Action Energy & Environment

New Atlanticist

Aug 1, 2024

Can citizens’ assemblies help counter a rising populist tide in the West?

By Moritz Ludwig and Joely Virzi

Germany’s initial steps at participatory democracy deserve a close look as one way to address rising populism that could threaten liberal democracies in the West.

Civil Society Elections

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