Content Type: Timely Commentary & Analysis

State of the Order: Assessing November 2022

The State of the Order breaks down the month's most important events impacting the democratic world order.

Canadian Deputy Foreign Minister David Morrison and US Deputy National Security Advisor Anne Neuberger on the importance of the Freedom Online Coalition

By Atlantic Council

Canada's David Morrison discusses the end of Canada's chairmanship of the alliance for democratic tech, while the United States' Anne Neuberger outlines the top priorities ahead.

Societal norms in Saudi Arabia clearing the way for more women to start and lead businesses

By Nour Alhajjeh

On December 5, 2022 the Atlantic Council’s empowerME Initiative held a panel event on the impact of societal norms and structures on women’s economic empowerment in Saudi Arabia.

Zelenskyy’s appeal for a special tribunal for the crime of aggression

By Atlantic Council

With due process of law now, justice will bring the power of peace in the future, was the Ukrainian president's message to an event co-hosted by the US Institute of Peace and the Atlantic Council.

Camille Stewart breaks down the Office of the National Cyber Director’s whole-of-society strategy

By Atlantic Council

Camille Stewart Gloster, the inaugural deputy national cyber director for technology & ecosystem, is defining the role that the United States' new Office of the National Cyber Director can play.

Can the Freedom Online Coalition live up to its potential?

By Atlantic Council

The Freedom Online Coalition has operated with varied success. As the US prepares to take over as chair of the body, civil society leaders who helped launch and shape the Coalition discuss how it can best be leveraged to advance a proactively democratic digital world.

Minister of Foreign Affairs Tobias Billström: Sweden’s EU presidency will push for a ‘stronger’ Europe

By Atlantic Council

Here's how Sweden plans to address the world's growing instability as the new EU president—and, eventually, the newest NATO member.

The world ‘must be built with tolerance, respect’ says Indonesian president at Global Food Security Forum

By Atlantic Council

President Joko Widodo accepted the Atlantic Council's Global Citizen Award and raised awareness about global hunger at the Global Food Security Forum.

State of the Order: Assessing October 2022

The State of the Order breaks down the month's most important events impacting the democratic world order.