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Inflection Points Today

Oct 10, 2024

China’s economic reforms near the ‘end of the line’

By Frederick Kempe

Xi Jinping doesn’t believe in the market or economically sensible reforms, and thus investors shouldn’t believe in him. New Atlantic Council research puts this in stark relief.

China Economy & Business

Defense Technology Monitor

Oct 9, 2024

A new democratic partnership and a new authoritarian collaboration each put defense technology front and center

By Forward Defense

As countries look to shape defense technology, they are joining up with like-minded partners in the effort. Check out the latest signs of collaboration in the Defense Technology Monitor.

Defense Industry Defense Policy

Inflection Points

Oct 9, 2024

Israel’s dramatic gains on Iran present a historic chance—and enormous risks

By Frederick Kempe

Israel may now have “escalation dominance” over Iran and its proxies, but a new bipartisan Atlantic Council report underscores why both Israel and the United States need a strong and long-term strategy for dealing with Tehran.

Conflict Iran

Atlantic Debrief

Oct 8, 2024

#AtlanticDebrief – How should transatlantic policymakers realize a bolder agenda for Africa? | A debrief from Amb. Rama Yade

Amb. Rama Yade outlines ideas for revitalizing US-EU cooperation in Africa and Africa's role and perspective.

Africa Economy & Business

EnergySource

Oct 8, 2024

A new European Commission faces three key issues at the heart of the clean energy transition

By Michał Kurtyka

As the European Commission takes shape, it faces three critical issues that it must address to meet energy demand and restore Europe’s climate credibility: inadequate funding for the green transition, dependence on foreign energy imports, and declining economic competitiveness. The EU must take bold action to survive in a changing world.

Energy & Environment Europe & Eurasia

Atlantic Debrief

Oct 7, 2024

#AtlanticDebrief – How can Washington and Brussels get coordination right for Ukraine? | A debrief from Amb. John Herbst

Amb. John Herbst discusses how policymakers on both sides of the Atlantic should continue to support Ukraine regardless of the outcomes of the US presidential election.

Europe & Eurasia European Union

Atlantic Debrief

Oct 7, 2024

#AtlanticDebrief – How can policymakers navigate between data war and peace? | A debrief from Kenneth Propp

Kenneth Propp outlines the challenges and opportunities for US-EU alignment on international commercial data flows including the role of national security.

Digital Policy Economy & Business

Report

Oct 7, 2024

Treating the green transition like the geopolitical imperative it is

By Carol Schaeffer

Policymakers should adopt a NATO-style approach to long-term decarbonization and work to boost the green economies of the United States and the EU together.

Energy & Environment European Union

Report

Oct 7, 2024

Getting transatlantic coordination right for Ukraine

By John E. Herbst

Transatlantic support for Ukraine has been laudable, but much more is needed, particularly from Europe, given the political uncertainty in the United States.

European Union NATO

Atlantic Debrief

Oct 7, 2024

#AtlanticDebrief – How can the US and EU build a better China and Indo-Pacific strategy? | A debrief from Léonie Allard

Léonie Allard explores US-EU interests in China and the Indo-Pacific and shares her ideas for a new transatlantic strategy for the region.

China Economy & Business