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Sep 10, 2026

The state of terrorism, 25 years after 9/11

By Atlantic Council experts

A quarter century after the deadly attacks against the United States, Atlantic Council experts answer twenty-five pressing questions about terrorism today.

Afghanistan Middle East

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Sep 9, 2026

The most valuable legacy that the 9/11 generation can leave behind

By Tom Ridge

The former Pennsylvania governor and Department of Homeland Security secretary reflects on the twenty-fifth anniversary of September 11, 2001.

Civil Society Politics & Diplomacy

Dispatches

Sep 4, 2026

How the US can support Colombia’s post-earthquake recovery—for the long term

By Enrique Millán-Mejía and Raúl González-Pietrogiovanna

The United States has a chance to support Colombia’s path to recovery in a way that strengthens resilience and reinforces one of its most important partnerships in the region.

Colombia Crisis Management

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Sep 4, 2026

Brazil’s debt crisis reveals a progressive spending paradox

By Adam Goldsmith

Evidence is growing that those most in need of state support bear the risk of an unsustainable spending policy.

Brazil Economy & Business

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Sep 4, 2026

Without allies and partners, the US risks being alienated from the global intelligence networks it built

By Tressa Guenov, Charlotte Bertrand

US allies and partners are reassessing their intelligence needs and vulnerabilities—and the trend is toward greater autonomy.

Intelligence North America

Dispatches

Sep 2, 2026

How the White House can get ahead of the next biological threat

By Asha M. George

Trump can strengthen US biodefense by restoring White House capacity and updating national strategies before the next biological crisis.

Non-Traditional Threats Resilience & Society

Dispatches

Sep 1, 2026

How the US–Canada trade dispute is seen in Mexico

By Brenda Estefan

For Mexico, the US–Canada trade rupture is neither a model to emulate nor a warning against confronting Trump. It is a window into the USMCA negotiations ahead.

Americas Mexico

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Sep 1, 2026

What’s at stake for the AfD and Merz in Germany’s three September elections

By Phyllis Berry

The far-right Alternative for Germany is poised to make gains in three upcoming state-level votes in the eastern part of the country.

Elections Germany

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Sep 1, 2026

Where and how Putin could expand his war in Europe beyond Ukraine

By Atlantic Council experts

The CIA director’s recent unannounced visit to Moscow has raised speculation about Russian plans to escalate attacks.

Conflict Eastern Europe

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Sep 1, 2026

Russia wants to sell ‘sovereign AI’ abroad. Here’s what it’s really selling.

By Eto Buziashvili

Russia’s new AI law puts domestic models under state control. Moscow now wants to sell the same model abroad.

Artificial Intelligence Russia