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AfricaSource

Jun 30, 2025

Africa’s game revolution is loading

By Tom Bonsundy-O’Bryan

With the right investment, infrastructure, and visibility, Africa won’t just be a player in the global gaming industry—it will be the one pushing it forward.

Africa Economy & Business

New Atlanticist

Jun 30, 2025

Less investment, less influence: Why the US risks losing ground in the Indo-Pacific

By Lize de Kruijf and Nazima Tursun

The US withdrawal of foreign aid to Indo-Pacific countries creates space for China to expand its influence in the region.

Defense Policy Economy & Business

AfricaSource

Jun 27, 2025

In Seville, leaders have an opportunity to tackle systemic global inequality. Will they take it?

By Hippolyte Fofack

Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals at the global level increasingly depends on progress being made in Africa.

Africa Economy & Business

New Atlanticist

Jun 26, 2025

To retaliate, or not to retaliate, that is the question for the EU on Trump’s tariffs

By Frances Burwell

Striking back at US tariffs is unlikely to help the EU achieve its goals of a more stable and open trading partnership with the United States.

Economy & Business European Union

UkraineAlert

Jun 24, 2025

US secures release of Belarusian prisoners but pressure must continue

By Hanna Liubakova

The release of fourteen prominent Belarusian political prisoners last weekend is welcome news. But the 1172 who remain behind bars in Belarus deserve more than symbolic gestures from the West, writes Hanna Liubakova.

Belarus Conflict

UkraineAlert

Jun 24, 2025

North Korea is playing a key role in Russia’s war against Ukraine

By Olivia Yanchik

North Korea is playing an increasingly vital support role in Russia's war against Ukraine. This includes providing the Kremlin with vast quantities of ammunition, ballistic missiles, and thousands of men, writes Olivia Yanchik.

Defense Industry Defense Technologies

In the News

Jun 24, 2025

Donovan quoted in Politico on China’s bargaining power in tariff negotiations

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China Economy & Business

In the News

Jun 23, 2025

Lipsky interviewed on CBC on Trump’s missed G7 meetings

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Economy & Business France

New Atlanticist

Jun 23, 2025

Four questions (and expert answers) about Iran’s threats to close the Strait of Hormuz

By Atlantic Council experts

Following the recent US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, Tehran is reportedly considering blocking the critical artery for global oil and gas. But can it?

Conflict Economy & Business

In the News

Jun 23, 2025

Lipsky and Chhangani quoted in Gasworld on coordination efforts at the G7 summit

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Economy & Business France

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