What is driving the adoption of Chinese surveillance technology in Africa?

Report Sep 30, 2025

Turkey in the changing transatlantic trade environment

By Charles Lichfield

Exploring Turkey’s position in the changing global trade order and analysis of the opportunities and challenges facing the country.
Economy & Business European Union
What is driving the adoption of Chinese surveillance technology in Africa?

Issue Brief Sep 30, 2025

As Europe’s neutral states shift closer to NATO, Ireland approaches a turning point for its security

By Maeve Drury and Jason C. Moyer

Ireland spends the least of any EU country on defense. Taoiseach Micheál Martin wants to change that. With military neutrality deeply rooted in the country’s history of violent civil conflict, what will re-armament take?
Europe & Eurasia Maritime Security
What is driving the adoption of Chinese surveillance technology in Africa?

Issue Brief Sep 29, 2025

How to dismantle a reserve currency

By Daniel McDowell

For the economic tumult that the dollar has faced over the last eighty years, its political foundations have remained steadfast—until now. As the political order on which the dollar system rests grows creaky, dollar preeminence is also looking wobbly.
Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia

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Issue Brief

May 15, 2023

What is driving the adoption of Chinese surveillance technology in Africa?

By Bulelani Jili

When examining the proliferation of Chinese surveillance systems and cyber capabilities in Africa, research disproportionately focuses on the motivations and ambitions of the supplier. This perspective, while it highlights Chinese diplomatic ambitions and corporate opportunities, ignores local features that drive the adoption of Chinese surveillance tools.

Africa China

Annual Report

May 10, 2023

Annual report 2022/2023: Financial summary

By The Atlantic Council

The Atlantic Council's financial results for 2022—the organization's third straight record year of record-breaking financial results.

Annual Report

May 10, 2023

2022 Honor roll of contributors

By The Atlantic Council

This list represents cash support received January 1, 2022–December 31, 2022. The Atlantic Council is grateful for the generous support of its partners. We strive to be complete and accurate in our recognition of our contributors. We regret any errors or omissions.

Annual Report

May 10, 2023

Annual report 2022/2023: The Atlantic Council’s 22 greatest hits of 2022

By The Atlantic Council

2022 was the most successful year in the Atlantic Council’s sixty-one-year history when measured by our growth, our impact, and our high-quality work, as reflected in the following twenty-two highlights across our sixteen programs and centers.

Annual Report

May 10, 2023

Annual Report 2022/2023: How the Atlantic Council’s programs shaped the global future in 2022

By The Atlantic Council

2022 was the most successful year in the Atlantic Council’s history when measured by our growth, our impact, and our high-quality work across our sixteen programs and centers.

Annual Report

May 10, 2023

Annual report 2022/2023: At this crucial geopolitical moment, the Atlantic Council’s work is more necessary than ever

By The Atlantic Council

After more than fifteen years of steady growth and programmatic expansion, the Atlantic Council continues to evolve and produce impactful work. This annual report offers an opportunity to take stock of the mission and purpose of the organization, now in its sixty-second year.

Report

May 10, 2023

Annual Report 2022/2023

By The Atlantic Council

Our Annual Report 2022/2023 provides insight into our impact and agility as we enter our seventh decade of operations.

Issue Brief

May 8, 2023

Bangladesh draft data protection act 2023: Potential and pitfalls

By Christabel Randolph

The Bangladesh government’s updated draft data protection bill is a welcome revision of its 2022 attempt to address the country’s lack of a comprehensive data protection law, but there is still room for constructive change to heighten regulatory certainty.

Bangladesh Digital Policy

Issue Brief

May 4, 2023

India’s personal data protection act and the politics of digital governance

By Stephen Weymouth

The Digital Personal Data Protection Bill of 2022 aims to balance the interests of Indian consumers seeking enhanced privacy and data security against the business need for unconstrained data flows.

Digital Policy Economy & Business

Issue Brief

May 4, 2023

China Pathfinder: Q1 2023 update

By GeoEconomics Center and Rhodium Group

Teams from the Atlantic Council and Rhodium Group take a dive into China’s economy to address a fundamental question: Is China becoming more or less like other open-market economies? 

China Economy & Business
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