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Either way, this election is a major turning point for our climate future

New Atlanticist May 7, 2025

What will Labor’s landslide mean for Australia’s foreign policy?

By Peter J. Dean

While Australian voters clearly rejected the Trump administration, both the country’s leaders and electorate still support close US ties.

Australia Elections

New Atlanticist May 6, 2025

Is Merz’s double-take chancellor vote a sign of things to come in Germany?

By Jörn Fleck and Jurek Wille

It took two rounds of voting in the Bundestag to elect Friedrich Merz chancellor, a sign of division unprecedented in modern German history.

Defense Policy Elections

New Atlanticist May 1, 2025

Foreign policy was a hot topic in Canada’s election. Now it’s on Carney to make it last.

By Imran Bayoumi, Maite Latorre Yerou

The campaign is over. Now, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney faces several important choices, from how to increase defense spending to what a new relationship with the United States should look like.

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Inflection Points Today Feb 24, 2025

History’s clock is ticking (again) in Germany

Likely incoming Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s election-night mention of the need for “independence” from Washington signals the stakes of this moment for Germany and Europe.

New Atlanticist Feb 4, 2025

The next German chancellor must lead from the front, not the middle, on European security

By Rachel Rizzo, James Batchik

From support for Ukraine to defense spending, German leaders would be wise to take the phrase Führung aus der Mitte permanently out of their vocabulary.

Elections Germany

New Atlanticist Feb 19, 2025

Germany’s economy has gone from engine to anchor. Here’s what the next chancellor faces.

By Piotr Arak

Revitalizing growth in Germany’s economy, which appears increasingly mired in stagnation, will demand urgent action from the next chancellor.

Economy & Business Elections

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Oct 30, 2020

Either way, this election is a major turning point for our climate future

By Kathy Baughman McLeod

As the nation braces for the presidential election next week, there’s arguably no issue beyond the COVID-19 crisis for which the stakes are higher than climate change policy.

Climate Change & Climate Action Elections

New Atlanticist

Oct 30, 2020

Lithuania’s new government: Women-led coalition wins confidence in difficult times

By Agnia Grigas

The new government will be particularly well positioned to lead Lithuania through the COVID-19 pandemic, achieve needed domestic reforms, and navigate the delicate situation in neighboring Belarus.

Belarus Elections

New Atlanticist

Oct 29, 2020

Five big questions as America votes: China

By Asia Security Initiative

As China adopts a more assertive diplomatic, economic, and military footing in the Indo-Pacific and beyond, the United States has been accelerating efforts to coordinate a global response to China’s rise.

China Coronavirus

In the News

Oct 29, 2020

Fontenrose quoted in Bloomberg on the United State’s proposed sale of 50 F-35s to the UAE

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In the News

Oct 29, 2020

Lipner quoted in Jewish Telegraphic Agency on the Obama administration’s Israel policy

Elections Israel

In the News

Oct 29, 2020

Ferziger quoted in Financial Express on the Arab-Israeli conflict

Elections Israel

Elections 2020

Oct 29, 2020

Middle East business leaders provide perspective on the economic impact of the upcoming US presidential election

By Middle East experts

In an empowerME survey conducted in the last thirty days, thirty-two Middle East business leaders shared their views on the possible economic impact of the 2020 US Presidential election. Atlantic Council experts Kirsten Fontenrose, Amjad Ahmad, Mohsin Khan, and Jean-Francois Seznec analyzed the data and provided the following key takeaways.

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In the News

Oct 29, 2020

Brooks mentioned in Forbes on CISA-commissioned graphic novel to combat election disinformation

By Atlantic Council

On October 28, Forward Defense non-resident senior fellow Max Brooks was mentioned in a Forbes article on Real Fake, an online graphic novel commissioned by the US Cyber Infrastructure and Security Agency (CISA) to combat election disinformation.

Cybersecurity Disinformation

New Atlanticist

Oct 28, 2020

Hopes dim for reformed Kyrgyzstan as new president consolidates power

By Andrew D’Anieri

"Kyrgyzstan stands at a dangerous crossroads," Noah Tucker says, "with leadership in parliament and the executive now firmly held by an unelected leader."

Central Asia Corruption

Elections 2020

Oct 28, 2020

Five big questions as America votes: Latin America

By Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center

Given its proximity to the United States, an economically vibrant and healthy Latin America is in the interest of the next US administration. Now, more than ever, it is important for the United States to lean in on Latin America as a strategic partner and continue growing its existing economic, social, and political ties for mutual benefit.

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Nika Aleksejeva

Resident Fellow, Baltics

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Belarus Disinformation

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Lukas Andriukaitis

Nonresident Fellow

Digital Forensic Research Lab

Disinformation Eastern Europe

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Henrique Arevalo Poincot

Visiting Fellow

Freedom and Prosperity Center

Elections Latin America

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Nitansha Bansal

Associate Director

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Graham Brookie

Vice President - Atlantic Council Technology Programs

Digital Forensic Research Lab

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Eto Buziashvili

Research Fellow

Digital Forensic Research Lab

Disinformation Eastern Europe

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Elections

What will Labor’s landslide mean for Australia’s foreign policy?

Is Merz’s double-take chancellor vote a sign of things to come in Germany?

Foreign policy was a hot topic in Canada’s election. Now it’s on Carney to make it last.

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History’s clock is ticking (again) in Germany

The next German chancellor must lead from the front, not the middle, on European security

Germany’s economy has gone from engine to anchor. Here’s what the next chancellor faces.

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Either way, this election is a major turning point for our climate future

Lithuania’s new government: Women-led coalition wins confidence in difficult times

Five big questions as America votes: China

Fontenrose quoted in Bloomberg on the United State’s proposed sale of 50 F-35s to the UAE

Lipner quoted in Jewish Telegraphic Agency on the Obama administration’s Israel policy

Ferziger quoted in Financial Express on the Arab-Israeli conflict

Middle East business leaders provide perspective on the economic impact of the upcoming US presidential election

Brooks mentioned in Forbes on CISA-commissioned graphic novel to combat election disinformation

Hopes dim for reformed Kyrgyzstan as new president consolidates power

Five big questions as America votes: Latin America

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Lukas Andriukaitis

Henrique Arevalo Poincot

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Senator Bernie Moreno on Colombia’s 2026 elections

Security challenges and paths to stability in the Sahel

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