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Fast Thinking

Jul 24, 2026

What to know about Trump’s newest global tariffs

By Atlantic Council

To dig into the reasoning behind these tariffs and what they mean for the global economy, we turned to our leading tariff watchers.

Trade and tariffs United States and Canada

Fast Thinking

Jul 22, 2026

What to know about the new US-Saudi nuclear deal

By Atlantic Council

The reported deal with Riyadh would send US nuclear technology, material, and equipment to the kingdom—raising the issue of nonproliferation.

Iran Nuclear Energy

Fast Thinking

Jul 8, 2026

Was the NATO Summit a success?

By Atlantic Council

Atlantic Council experts break down an eventful two days in Ankara.

NATO Security & Defense

Fast Thinking

Jun 11, 2026

Is this the end of the Iran war? 

By Atlantic Council

Our experts break down the latest strikes and Trump's announcement of a pending deal to end the conflict.

Conflict Iran

Fast Thinking

May 15, 2026

What did Trump and Xi accomplish?

By Atlantic Council

On Friday, the US president concluded talks with his counterpart from China, soaring away in Air Force One after two days of meetings and ceremonies. Our experts shed light on the outcomes.

China Security & Defense

Fast Thinking

Apr 28, 2026

Why is the UAE leaving OPEC? 

By Atlantic Council experts

Our experts unpack the geopolitical and energy market impacts of the UAE's just-announced departure.

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

Fast Thinking

Apr 12, 2026

Fast Thinking: Orbán’s out in Hungary. Now what? 

By The Atlantic Council

In elections on Sunday, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and his Fidesz party lost to Péter Magyar and his Tisza party in a landslide.

Europe & Eurasia Hungary

Fast Thinking

Apr 8, 2026

What to make of the Iran war cease-fire 

By Atlantic Council

Our experts assess what Washington and Tehran agreed to in the newly announced two-week cease-fire and whether it is likely to work.

Conflict Iran

Fast Thinking

Mar 19, 2026

Why the Iran war energy shock is different 

By Atlantic Council

Our experts explain the factors that make the oil crisis resulting from the Iran war distinct from those caused by past conflicts.

Conflict Energy Markets & Governance

Fast Thinking

Feb 28, 2026

Iran’s supreme leader is dead. Here’s what it means.

By Atlantic Council

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the supreme leader of Iran, was killed in a US-Israeli bombing campaign on Feb. 28.

Iran Security & Defense
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