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Dispatches

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

Dispatches

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

Dispatches

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

Dispatches

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

Dispatches

Aug 29, 2026

A revolutionary coffee: The impact of Syria’s removal from the terrorism sponsor list

The US removal of the country from its list of state sponsors of terrorism is big step for Syria toward its post-Assad future.

Economy & Business Politics & Diplomacy

Dispatches

Aug 28, 2026

Why China’s export-maximizing strategy is working—for now

By Martin Mühleisen

China’s economy faces real constraints, but Beijing’s repressive political system might manage them for far longer than expected.

China Economy & Business

Dispatches

Aug 27, 2026

Is the Bangladesh–India relationship headed for a reset or a relapse?

By Ali Riaz

Sheikh Hasina's political activity from exile in India is straining India-Bangladesh relations and threatening to upend a fragile reset.

Bangladesh Corruption

Dispatches

Aug 26, 2026

In an age of great-power competition, democracy is an advantage for the United States

By Markus Jaeger

The spread of democracy could give Washington an edge in great-power competition and make armed conflict less likely.

Americas China