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Relevance at speed is critical for the Atlantic Council. We comment on and analyze real world events as they happen–delivering always more light than heat, and focusing on what matters.

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Oct 8, 2026

Federal Reserve Vice Chair Michelle Bowman on rates, regulation, and AI

By the Atlantic Council

What’s next for interest rates after the Fed’s September hike? Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman says there’s no urgent need for further action.

Trackers and Data Visualizations

Oct 5, 2026

Survey results: How Iraqis view al-Zaidi’s government, 100 days in

By Munqith Dagher

During the first hundred days of the al-Zaidi government, the Independent Institute for Administration and Civil Society Studies (IIACSS) surveyed Iraqis nationwide, and the data offer valuable insights into how Iraqis assess the new administration at this early stage.

Elections Middle East

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Oct 2, 2026

Braw in POLITICO on Russia’s gray-zone war with Europe

By Elisabeth Braw

On October 2, Elisabeth Braw was interviewed on POLITICO’s Brussels Playbook Podcast on how Europe should respond to Russian sabotage, arson, cyberattacks, and attacks on critical infrastructure.

Europe Security & Defense

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Oct 1, 2026

Braw in Financial Times on Australia’s banks planning for cable blackouts

By Elisabeth Braw

On October 1, Elisabeth Braw was published in Financial Times on how Australia is preparing its financial system for undersea warfare.

Indo-Pacific Maritime Security

Inflection Points

Sep 30, 2026

Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla on AI and the future of medicine

By Frederick Kempe

Pfizer Chairman and CEO Albert Bourla joined Frederick Kempe to discuss how artificial intelligence is transforming the healthcare industry.

Artificial Intelligence Economy & Business

Podcast

Sep 29, 2026

President Ahmed Al-Sharaa on Syria’s next chapter

By the Atlantic Council

Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa joins the Atlantic Council to discuss Syria’s future and his government’s priorities for reconstruction, economic recovery, and institutional reform.

Timely Commentary & Analysis

Sep 29, 2026

Braw in POLITICO on the cost of Russia’s hybrid war on European businesses

By Elisabeth Braw

On September 29, Elisabeth Braw was published in POLITICO on the financial costs of Russia’s gray-zone aggression.

Europe Security & Defense

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Sep 28, 2026

Braw in Sky News on the safety of UK air bases

By Elisabeth Braw

On September 28, Elisabeth Braw was interviewed by Sky News to discuss the Fairford Plot, and the safety of UK air bases.

Europe Security & Defense

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Sep 26, 2026

Braw in The Spectator on the West’s readiness for an undersea war

By Elisabeth Braw

On September 26, Elisabeth Braw was published in The Spectator in an article discussing the West’s preparedness for an undersea war.

Europe Security & Defense

Timely Commentary & Analysis

Sep 24, 2026

Braw in Sky News on a National Resilience Corps for the UK

By Elisabeth Braw

On September 24, Elisabeth Braw was interviewed on Sky News to discuss the possibility of forming a national resilience corps for the UK.

Europe Security & Defense

Timely Commentary & Analysis

Sep 24, 2026

Braw in Foreign Policy on the Far Right’s Threat to the Laws of the Sea

By Elisabeth Braw

On September 24, Elisabeth Braw was published in Foreign Policy in an article on how the far right wants to abandon stranded seafarers.

Europe Maritime Security

Transcript

Sep 23, 2026

Full transcript: The 2026 Atlantic Council Global Citizen Awards honor four leaders seeking to improve the state of the world

By Atlantic Council

The star-studded evening celebrated the achievements of four global citizens who are using partnership and inspiration to shape what comes next for the world.

Australia Northern Europe

Event Recap

Sep 23, 2026

The 2026 Global Citizen Awards: Celebrating leadership that builds what comes next

By Daniel Malloy and John Cookson

The Atlantic Council honored the Finnish president, the Australian prime minister, the president and CEO of Formula 1, and a celebrated actress, singer, and producer.

Australia Indo-Pacific

Podcast

Sep 22, 2026

Strait talk: Yemen, mercenaries and the Iran war

By Alia Brahimi

In this first video episode of the podcast, Alia is joined by Ibrahim Jalal, an expert on Yemen and the Gulf. Ibrahim describes the major military escalation unfolding along the Red Sea coast and the tactics used by the Houthis.

Maritime Security Middle East

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Sep 17, 2026

Braw in BFBS on the importance of undersea cables

By Elisabeth Braw

On September 17, Elisabeth Braw was quoted in BFBS in an article on the growing threat to the global maritime order.

Europe Security & Defense

Timely Commentary & Analysis

Sep 15, 2026

Braw in Wall Street Journal on Irish security

By Elisabeth Braw

On September 15, Elisabeth Braw was quoted in the Wall Street Journal in an article on Russia’s shadow fleet using Irish waters to bypass NATO security.

Europe Security & Defense

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Sep 14, 2026

Braw in BFBS on the Russian activity in Svalbard

By Elisabeth Braw

On September 14, Elisabeth Braw was quoted in BFBS on the strategic importance of Svalbard, and Russia’s increasing action near the archipelago.

Europe Security & Defense

Podcast

Sep 10, 2026

The Biollywood Podcast: Virus 32 (2022)

By the Bipartisan Commission on Biodefense​

"n this episode of The Biollywood Podcast, the Director of the Bipartisan Commission on Biodefense at the Atlantic Council, Asha M. George, Associate Director for Research, J.T. O'Brien, Associate Director for Government Relations and Policy, Robert Bradley, and Wendy Villalta, Assistant Director for Operations, discuss the 2022 foreign language film "Virus 32" and its implications for disease outbreaks, transmission, and mutation.

Timely Commentary & Analysis

Sep 8, 2026

Braw in Foreign Policy on Germany’s increasing recognition of Russian sabotage

By Elisabeth Braw

On September 8, Elisabeth Braw was published in Foreign Policy discussing how Germany, and other European countries, are increasingly willing to recognize Russian sabotage.

Europe Security & Defense

Timely Commentary & Analysis

Sep 5, 2026

Braw in The Sun on Germany is increasingly a target for Russian sabotage

By Elisabeth Braw

On September 5, Elisabeth Braw was interviewed by The Sun to discuss how Germany is increasingly the target of Russian sabotage.

Europe Security & Defense