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Fast Thinking

Mar 18, 2025

The real meaning of Putin’s 30-day ‘energy cease-fire’ in Ukraine

By Atlantic Council

Our experts analyze the proposed limited cease-fire that would temporarily halt attacks on energy infrastructure between Russia and Ukraine.

Conflict Crisis Management

Fast Thinking

Mar 14, 2025

What game is Putin playing in the cease-fire talks?

By Atlantic Council

Our experts parse the Kremlin’s official reaction to the United States’ proposal for a cease-fire in Ukraine.

Conflict Crisis Management

Fast Thinking

Mar 4, 2025

A Wall Street wake-up call on Trump’s tariffs

By Atlantic Council

As markets fall in response to the US decision to increase the cost of importing goods from Canada, Mexico, and China, how is the US president thinking about tariffs?

China Economy & Business

Fast Thinking

Feb 28, 2025

The Trump-Zelenskyy meeting just blew up. What now?

By Atlantic Council

Everything you need to know about the Ukrainian president’s tempestuous White House visit and what might come next.

Conflict Politics & Diplomacy

Fast Thinking

Feb 26, 2025

Digging into the US-Ukraine minerals deal

By Atlantic Council

Everything you need to know about the reported Trump-Zelenskyy economic pact on Ukraine’s natural resources.

Conflict Economy & Business

Fast Thinking

Feb 16, 2025

What Munich means for Ukraine peace talks

By Atlantic Council

Atlantic Council experts who were on site at the Munich Security Conference break down the Trump team’s approach to negotiations on the war in Ukraine and the European reaction.

Conflict Russia

Fast Thinking

Feb 4, 2025

Where do the Trump tariffs go from here?

By Atlantic Council

US tariffs on China went into effect today, while President Donald Trump paused levies on Mexico and Canada. Our experts explain who and what could be next.

China Economy & Business

Fast Thinking

Feb 1, 2025

What to know about Trump’s new tariffs

By Atlantic Council

Our experts outline the economic and political impacts that the United States’ tariffs will have on Canada, Mexico, and China.

China Economy & Business

Fast Thinking

Jan 20, 2025

What Trump’s inaugural address means for the world

By Atlantic Council

Atlantic Council experts offer their insights on what the new US president announced on his first day back—and what to expect next.

Economy & Business Elections

Fast Thinking

Jan 10, 2025

What the world can do about Maduro

By Atlantic Council experts

As the Venezuelan autocrat is inaugurated for a third term as president, our experts analyze what the United States, the region, and the opposition can do.

Democratic Transitions Economic Sanctions