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New Atlanticist

Sep 11, 2024

Senator Chris Murphy on why US foreign policy is ‘mismatched’ to its challenges and what Democrats can do about it

By Katherine Golden

Murphy argued that the United States is spending heavily on military aid and investment but not enough on solutions to the “most serious threats” for the United States.

Conflict
Elections

New Atlanticist

Sep 11, 2024

Experts react: What the presidential debate revealed about how Trump and Harris would conduct foreign policy

By Atlantic Council experts

On Tuesday night in Philadelphia, the two candidates often presented sharply contrasting visions on a range of foreign policy issues, from tariffs to energy and immigration, and from China to the Middle East.

Economy & Business
Elections

New Atlanticist

Sep 11, 2024

Mexico’s new judicial reforms could put the USMCA on shaky ground

By Jason Marczak, María Fernanda Bozmoski

Mexico’s Senate just voted on a major judicial reform package, but the outcome could cast a shadow over the upcoming review of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement.

Economy & Business
Mexico

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Sep 10, 2024

Five questions (and expert answers) about Draghi’s new report on European competitiveness

By Atlantic Council experts

On Monday, Mario Draghi issued a clarion call about the dangers of lagging growth and productivity in the European Union. Atlantic Council experts dig into the four-hundred-page report.

Economy & Business
Energy & Environment

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Sep 8, 2024

Argentina’s foreign minister: Why my country wants to join the OECD

By Diana Mondino

In seeking to join the OECD, Argentina is on a path to economic reforms and reputational benefits that can restore investor confidence in the country, writes Argentina’s minister of foreign affairs.

Americas
Economy & Business

New Atlanticist

Sep 6, 2024

What to expect from Japan-South Korea relations after Kishida

By Atlantic Council experts

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is meeting with South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol in Seoul September 6-7—likely their final summit before Kishida steps down. Atlantic Council experts share their insights on what’s next for Tokyo and Seoul.

East Asia
Japan

New Atlanticist

Sep 5, 2024

Algeria’s upcoming election promises continuity, papering over deeper questions

By Andrew G. Farrand

President Abdelmadjid Tebboune is widely expected to win a second term on September 7, but a low voter turnout could signal deeper issues for the government.

Elections
North & West Africa

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Sep 5, 2024

Biden blocking Nippon Steel’s purchase of US Steel puts ‘friendshoring’ and more at risk

By Sarah Bauerle Danzman

If the US president does use authorities provided through the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States to quash the deal, then there could be far-reaching consequences.

Economy & Business
Japan

New Atlanticist

Sep 4, 2024

Experts react: The US just accused Russia of meddling in the 2024 election. Here’s what to know.

By Atlantic Council experts

Atlantic Council experts share their insights on the Biden administration’s newly announced response to what it alleges is an expansive malign influence operation by the Kremlin.

Disinformation
Economic Sanctions

New Atlanticist

Sep 3, 2024

Risky business: How to save the G7 deal to mobilize $50 billion for Ukraine

By Charles Lichfield

The deal announced in Italy in June is at risk of getting caught between how the EU enacts sanctions and what the Biden administration is willing to bring before Congress.

Conflict
Economic Sanctions
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Gina Abercrombie-Winstanley

Distinguished Fellow

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

Middle East National Security