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New Atlanticist

Mar 27, 2025

Peru’s crime wave: A populist opening or a chance for reform?

By Martin Cassinelli

Solving Peru’s security crisis will require institutional reforms that combat political corruption and address the root causes of crime.

Corruption
Elections

TURKEYSource

Mar 25, 2025

How Germany’s incoming government will work with Turkey

By Hürcan Aslı Aksoy

A stronger German focus on national interests, security, and leading the EU may reshape Germany-Turkey relations to be more transactional in the years ahead.

Defense Policy
Elections

In the News

Mar 12, 2025

Ullman in the Hill on Trump’s reshaping of the Republican and Democratic parties

On March 10, Atlantic Council Senior Advisor Harlan Ullman published an op-ed in the Hill that outlines how US President Donald Trump “disappeared” the traditional notions of the Republican and Democratic parties. He argues that President Trump “won a new working-class coalition” of historic Democratic voters while shifting traditional Republican ideals inside his own party.  

Elections
Politics & Diplomacy

Atlantic Debrief

Mar 10, 2025

#AtlanticDebrief – What was at stake in the German federal election? | A debrief with Jörn Fleck

Jorn Fleck, Senior Director of the Atlantic Council's Europe Center speaks with Rachel Rizzo about the German federal election.

Elections
Europe & Eurasia

New Atlanticist

Mar 10, 2025

Experts react: What Mark Carney means for the US-Canada relationship

By Atlantic Council experts

As the next prime minister of Canada prepares to take office, Atlantic Council experts look at what’s ahead for Ottawa and its relationship with Washington.

Elections
Politics & Diplomacy

Balkans Debrief

Mar 7, 2025

Will Merz step up Germany’s role in the Balkans? | A Debrief with Gerald Knaus

Ilva Tare, Europe Center Resident Senior Fellow, speaks with Gerald Knaus about the German elections on February 23 and the next government's approach to the Western Balkans.

Elections
European Union

Freedom and Prosperity Around the World

Mar 7, 2025

Mexico’s fork in the road: Rule of law or authoritarian shift? 

By Vanessa Rubio-Márquez

When freedom declines, prosperity tends to follow—a trend observed not only in Latin America but worldwide. Yet Mexico appears to be an exception. The country is experiencing rising prosperity despite increasing restrictions on freedom. However, further centralization of political power could ultimately hinder progress.

Economy & Business
Elections

New Atlanticist

Feb 28, 2025

How Merz can leverage Germany’s green transition for growth and security

By Carol Schaeffer

Cutting back on green policies would be an economic and strategic mistake. The incoming German government can either seize the momentum or let others lead the way.

Economy & Business
Elections

AfricaSource

Feb 28, 2025

Senegal’s president must not miss the opportunity afforded by the country’s democratic spotlight

By Hippolyte Fofack

President Bassirou Diomaye Faye must actively use the opportunity provided by the rekindling flame of democracy to usher in a new era.

Africa
Elections

In the News

Feb 25, 2025

Kabawat mentioned in Deutsche Welle Arabic on the Syrian National Dialogue

By Atlantic Council

Arabic
Elections

Experts