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Jun 3, 2026

Dispatch from Kyiv: Russia is more vulnerable than it might seem

By John E. Herbst, Shelby Magid

A recent trip to Ukraine reveals a country growing in strength and confidence, while Russia is increasingly on the back foot.

Conflict Drones

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Jun 3, 2026

Reading between the lines of Trump’s new executive order on AI

By Atlantic Council experts

Atlantic Council experts dig into the details of US President Donald Trump’s recently signed executive order on artificial intelligence.

Artificial Intelligence Technology & Innovation

Dispatches

Jun 2, 2026

How will the Iran war change the US role in the world?

By Matthew Kroenig, Markus Garlauskas, and Beth Sanner

Atlantic Council experts weigh in on whether the United States should “pivot” its attention away from the Middle East and toward the Indo-Pacific.

China Indo-Pacific

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Jun 2, 2026

Five charts that show Latin America’s search for economic growth starts in health systems

By Ignacio Albe, Enrique Millán-Mejía

Health investments could boost economic productivity significantly—if the countries direct their expenditures toward efforts that tangibly improve public health.

Economy & Business Inclusive Growth

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Jun 1, 2026

Experts react: Colombia’s presidential runoff pits the far right against the far left. What’s next?

By Atlantic Council experts

Abelardo de la Espriella and Iván Cepeda, who represent opposite ends of the political spectrum, will move ahead to the June 21 runoff.

Colombia Elections

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May 26, 2026

Tehran wants to end the war—but not at any price

By Danny Citrinowicz  

Iran’s leadership is not prepared to make dramatic concessions that, in its view, would undermine the ideological foundations of the Islamic Republic.

Conflict Iran

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May 22, 2026

Washington’s latest force posture moves have Europeans feeling whiplash

By Daniel Fried, Torrey Taussig

The announcement on sending US troops to Poland didn't stop Washington's other force posture decisions from generating concern among NATO allies.

Eastern Europe Europe & Eurasia

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May 22, 2026

The Iran problem won’t be solved without a counter-drone coalition

By Bilal Y. Saab and Natasha Ahmed

The United States should form a partnership with Ukraine and Gulf partners around the idea of counter-drone-as-a-service, instead of selling counter-drone hardware alone.

Conflict Defense Technologies

Dispatches

May 22, 2026

The future of US counterterrorism: An expert assessment of the 2026 White House strategy

By Atlantic Council experts

Members of the Atlantic Council Counterterrorism Project dig into the Trump administration’s new US Counterterrorism Strategy.

Africa Middle East

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May 21, 2026

With the Strait of Hormuz closed, the Panama Canal is busier than ever. It should use this windfall wisely.

By María Fernanda Bozmoski, Ignacio Albe

Panama must use its revenues smartly by reinvesting in upkeep and in solutions that efficiently use the limited water resources.

Economy & Business Infrastructure