Tehran wants to end the war—but not at any price
Iran’s leadership is not prepared to make dramatic concessions that, in its view, would undermine the ideological foundations of the Islamic Republic.
Reports from the front lines ofglobal policy — by the experts shaping it
Tehran wants to end the war—but not at any price
Iran’s leadership is not prepared to make dramatic concessions that, in its view, would undermine the ideological foundations of the Islamic Republic.
Washington’s latest force posture moves have Europeans feeling whiplash
The announcement on sending US troops to Poland didn’t stop Washington’s other force posture decisions from generating concern among NATO allies.
The Iran problem won’t be solved without a counter-drone coalition
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.
Golden Dome needs a price tag and a clear objective to succeed
Congress, the Pentagon and the broader Trump administration have different ideas and cost estimates for this new missile defense effort.
The future of US counterterrorism: An expert assessment of the 2026 White House strategy
Members of the Atlantic Council Counterterrorism Project dig into the Trump administration’s new US Counterterrorism Strategy.
With the Strait of Hormuz closed, the Panama Canal is busier than ever. It should use this windfall wisely.
Panama must use its revenues smartly by reinvesting in upkeep and in solutions that efficiently use the limited water resources.
Dispatch from Greece: Geopolitical crises are accelerating collaboration between Europe and the Gulf
A look behind the scenes at the recent Europe Gulf Forum, hosted by the Antenna Group in partnership with the Atlantic Council.
Montenegro at twenty: What kind of state will it become?
Even as Montenegrins mark today’s anniversary, the true meaning of independence must be something far more ambitious.
How Russia exploits drone incursions in the Baltics—and how to respond
A series of recent drone overflights in Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, and Finland have revealed a shifting strategy from Russia.
After the Castro indictment, what is Trump’s endgame in Cuba?
The pressure campaign raises a number of urgent questions. We turned to experts in the Atlantic Council’s network for answers.
Dispatch from Bucharest: NATO’s center of gravity is shifting eastward
A recent summit shows that Eastern and Northern European allies are increasingly shaping the Alliance’s strategic agenda on defense and resilience.
Hackers using AI just found a ‘zero-day.’ The spyware industry is watching.
Spyware companies that hack into devices for the purpose of surveillance and data extraction are primed to exploit this new opportunity.
