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From Tunis to Baghdad: Can platform-based politics take root?

Russia Tomorrow Feb 18, 2026

Negotiating with Putin’s Russia

By Donald N. Jensen, Iuliia Osmolovska

The latest report in the Atlantic Council’s Russia Tomorrow examines Russia’s negotiating tactics and how the US can adjust its diplomatic strategies in turn.
Disinformation Eastern Europe
From Tunis to Baghdad: Can platform-based politics take root?

Atlantic Council Strategy Paper Series Feb 10, 2026

Global Foresight 2036

In this year’s Global Foresight edition, our experts share findings from our survey of geostrategists on how human affairs could unfold over the next decade. Our scholars spot “snow leopards” that could have major unexpected impacts over the next decade. And our tech experts put AI’s forecasting ability to the test.
Africa Central Asia
From Tunis to Baghdad: Can platform-based politics take root?

In-Depth Research & Reports Feb 26, 2026

The state of great power competition in the Gulf

By Jonathan Fulton

This issue brief examines Gulf states’ strategic positioning amid shifting global power dynamics, the opportunities and challenges of great power competition, and regional efforts toward de-escalation and development.
Economy & Business Energy & Environment

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Issue Brief

Feb 24, 2025

From Tunis to Baghdad: Can platform-based politics take root?

By Carrie Schenkel and James Storen

This paper is the fifth in the Freedom and Prosperity Center's "State of the Parties" series analyzing the strength of multi-party systems in different regions of the world.

Civil Society Corruption

Freedom and Prosperity Around the World

Feb 24, 2025

Demography and geopolitics put Japan’s strength to the test

By Kotaro Shiojiri

By almost all freedom and prosperity metrics, Japan is a model for stability and success. However, looming challenges threaten this narrative, including an aging population, outdated social laws, a rigid labor market, and growing security and geopolitical concerns.

East Asia Freedom and Prosperity

Report

Feb 24, 2025

Atoms for Appalachia: The role of nuclear energy in economic development

By Lauren Hughes

Advanced nuclear technologies can drive economic security and energy security within Appalachian states.

Economy & Business Energy & Environment

Issue Brief

Feb 20, 2025

Issue brief: A NATO strategy for countering Russia

By Ian Brzezinski, Ryan Arick

Russia poses the most direct and growing threat to NATO member states' security. This threat now includes the war in Ukraine, militarization in the Arctic, hybrid warfare, and arms control violations. Despite NATO's military and economic superiority, a unified and effective strategy is essential to counter Russia's aggression.

Cybersecurity Defense Technologies

Global Energy Agenda

Feb 20, 2025

The importance of US LNG for economic growth and the global energy transition 

By Daniel Yergin and Madeline Jowdy

The emergence of US liquefied natural gas (LNG) is a remarkable story. In less than a decade, the United States has gone from zero exports to being the world’s largest exporter.

Energy & Environment Energy Transitions

Global Energy Agenda

Feb 20, 2025

Southeast Asia aims for sustainability through connectivity

By Kok Keong Puah

As Southeast Asia's energy demand rises, the region's energy transition stands at an inflection point. Looking ahead, this growth presents the region with an enormous challenge, but also the opportunity to be a leader in the global energy transition.

East Asia Energy & Environment

Global Energy Agenda

Feb 20, 2025

Energy realities require pragmatic solutions

By Rick Muncrief

Meeting the world’s growing energy demand requires balancing reliability, affordability, and sustainability while addressing geopolitical and economic security. Pragmatic policies that expand energy access, invest in diverse energy sources, and build resilient infrastructure are needed for a more secure and prosperous future.

Americas Energy & Environment

Global Energy Agenda

Feb 20, 2025

Tech and power sector partnerships can accelerate the energy transition

By Arshad Mansoor

The field of artificial intelligence is rapidly advancing, causing a surge in data center demand with major implications for global power consumption. But AI could be the tool to solve the challenges it creates, while also transforming the energy sector.

Americas Energy & Environment

Global Energy Agenda

Feb 20, 2025

EU-US energy cooperation: Forging stronger connections in times of division

By Dan Jørgensen

The EU and US share a deep commitment to energy security, sustainability, and global stability. Strengthening cooperation-on cybersecurity, energy diversification, and decarbonization-will ensure a resilient, competitive, and secure future for both sides of the Atlantic.

Energy & Environment Energy Transitions

Global Energy Agenda

Feb 20, 2025

Latin America and the Caribbean: Leading the green energy transition amid climate challenges

By Andrés Rebolledo Smitmans

By tapping into a wealth of solar, wind, and water resources, Latin America and the Caribbean are progressing toward decarbonization while addressing poverty and inequality. Collective action across these regions is essential for accelerating progress and achieving a sustainable and equitable energy system.

Energy & Environment Energy Transitions
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