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New Atlanticist

Jan 6, 2025

Justin Trudeau is out. Here’s how the next Canadian prime minister can bolster US-Canada ties.

By Imran Bayoumi

Whoever follows Trudeau as prime minister should focus on three specific areas that will be central to US-Canada relations in the year ahead.

Energy & Environment Politics & Diplomacy

New Atlanticist

Jan 6, 2025

What to expect from Poland’s EU presidency and its focus on ‘Security, Europe!’

By Aaron Korewa

Poland sought a leadership role in Europe, and now it has one as it takes up the six-month presidency of the Council of the European Union.

European Union Poland

New Atlanticist

Jan 6, 2025

The Russia-Ukraine energy divorce offers a chance for Europe to take control of its energy security 

By Olga Khakova

Ukraine’s closure of a pipeline that supplied Russian gas to Europe offers the European Union an opportunity to enhance its economic and energy security.

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

New Atlanticist

Jan 6, 2025

The Draghi report grabbed Europe’s attention. Now it’s time for the EU to put it into action.

By Carlo Altomonte and Valbona Zeneli

Enhancing the European Union’s competitiveness is compatible with strengthening its economic relations with the United States.

Economy & Business European Union

New Atlanticist

Jan 3, 2025

Biden’s blocked US Steel deal carries big risks. Here are the top three.

By Sarah Bauerle Danzman

On January 3, the US president blocked Nippon Steel’s proposed acquisition of the US company on national security grounds. It could have important consequences in the years ahead.

China Economy & Business

New Atlanticist

Jan 3, 2025

Five big questions about the global economy in 2025

By Josh Lipsky

The answers to each of these questions will help determine the United States’ economic standing in the next twenty-five years.

China Digital Currencies

New Atlanticist

Jan 2, 2025

Experts react: What the New Orleans attack tells us about terrorism in 2025

By Atlantic Council experts

The attack on New Year’s Day by a man who claimed to have joined ISIS raises important questions about safety and security.

Terrorism United States and Canada

New Atlanticist

Dec 24, 2024

Milei’s first year ends with optimism. Can Argentina’s momentum continue in 2025?

By Ignacio Albe and Jason Marczak

For Argentina’s economic agenda to be fully realized, President Javier Milei will need to continue to pursue bold reforms while maintaining public support and market confidence in 2025.

Argentina Economy & Business

New Atlanticist

Dec 24, 2024

Postwar Syria could go wrong in many ways. Here’s how the US can help it go right.

By Thomas S. Warrick

The United States must engage in Syria to head off the potential for chaos, terrorism, and another major Middle East war.

Conflict Democratic Transitions

New Atlanticist

Dec 18, 2024

Scholz’s no-confidence vote isn’t the start of political dysfunction. It’s Germany’s way out of it.

By Jörn Fleck, Rachel Rizzo

One might assume that the German chancellor losing a vote of confidence this week signals political paralysis ahead, but look deeper.

Elections Germany

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