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New Atlanticist

Jun 9, 2025

China is carrying out ‘dress rehearsals’ to take Taiwan. Here’s how the US should respond.

By Adam Kozloski

With China escalating its operational tempo in the Taiwan Strait, the United States must enhance its forward defense posture in the Indo-Pacific.

China Conflict

New Atlanticist

Jun 6, 2025

Ukraine’s drone strikes offer four big lessons for US nuclear strategists

By Mark J. Massa

Ukraine’s Operation Spiderweb should spur the US government to address strategic vulnerabilities that nuclear strategists have focused on for years.

Defense Policy National Security

New Atlanticist

Jun 6, 2025

Even as courts step in, Trump still has plenty of tariff options. US trading partners should intensify negotiations.

By Brian Janovitz

Section 301 may entail more work for the White House, but it could provide a relatively straightforward pathway to broad-based tariffs.

Economy & Business Politics & Diplomacy

New Atlanticist

Jun 5, 2025

How to improve Latin America’s agri-food security in a changing world

By Peter Engelke, Ginger Matchett

The uninterrupted flow of trade in food and agriculture is not guaranteed. Leaders in the Americas should strengthen the region’s agri-food architecture.

Economy & Business Latin America

New Atlanticist

Jun 5, 2025

What explains the transatlantic rift? It’s all about threat perception.

By Jason Davidson

NATO allies’ differing threat perceptions provide the backdrop for what could be a contentious summit in The Hague this month.

Defense Industry Defense Policy

New Atlanticist

Jun 5, 2025

Cyberattacks are hurting US businesses. Here’s how Congress can upgrade cybersecurity information sharing.

By Tanner Wilburn, Sara Ann Brackett, and Urmita Chowdhury

Hackers are targeting small and medium-sized businesses, and the existing framework for sharing important information is leaving these US companies out of the loop.

Cybersecurity Economy & Business

New Atlanticist

Jun 4, 2025

Can Gabon become a beacon of democratic entrenchment for West and Central Africa?

By Will Mortenson

Brice Oligui Nguema’s post-coup election as president of Gabon offers an opening for democratic reforms and greater prosperity.

Africa Corruption

New Atlanticist

Jun 3, 2025

Experts react: What does South Korean President Lee Jae-myung mean for Indo-Pacific security?

By Atlantic Council experts

Democratic Party candidate Lee Jae-myung has been elected as South Korea’s next president. Atlantic Council experts delve into what his administration could mean for Indo-Pacific security and more.

Elections Indo-Pacific

New Atlanticist

Jun 3, 2025

For dollar-backed stablecoins to be truly stable, the US needs to set international standards

By Josh Lipsky

The current patchwork of regulations around the globe creates more confusion, more friction in payments, and ultimately higher costs for consumers.

Digital Currencies Digital Policy

New Atlanticist

Jun 2, 2025

Experts react: Conservative Karol Nawrocki is Poland’s next president. What does it mean for Poland, Europe, and the world?

By Atlantic Council experts

On June 1, the historian and former boxer triumphed in Poland’s presidential election. Atlantic Council experts share their insights on the contest, the winner, and what’s next.

Elections Poland
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Experts

Fellow

Gina Abercrombie-Winstanley

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security

Middle East National Security

Staff

Sarah Zaaimi

Deputy Director, Communications

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

Arabic Crisis Management