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Atlantic Debrief

Oct 7, 2024

#AtlanticDebrief – How can US-EU leadership approach the green transition? | A debrief from Carol Schaeffer 

Carol Schaeffer unpacks her policy recommendations for a NATO-style spending pledge for the green transition.

Climate Change & Climate Action Economy & Business

China in Europe

Oct 4, 2024

Five questions (and expert answers) about the EU’s divided support for tariffs on Chinese EVs

By Atlantic Council experts

The European Union adopted tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, but the vote revealed divisions among member states on the bloc’s approach to Beijing.

China Economy & Business
Earth view from a balloon in the stratosphere on 19 June 2013. Photo: Patrick Cullis, NOAA / CIRES

Issue Brief

Oct 4, 2024

Accelerating climate intervention research to improve climate security

By Kelly Wanser and Ira Straus

With many experts concerned that efforts to mitigate climate change will be inadequate, what are the potential risks and benefits of solar radiation modification and how can research, international cooperation, and governance be advanced?

Climate Change & Climate Action Energy & Environment

In the News

Oct 3, 2024

Derentz quoted in Politico on potential implications of Israeli-Iranian tensions on the global oil market

By Landon Derentz

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

In the News

Oct 2, 2024

Wald joins Bloomberg Intelligence to discuss global oil markets

By Ellen Wald

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

EnergySource

Oct 2, 2024

China’s cleantech growth strategy sets its sights on Brazil

By Joseph Webster, William Tobin

China is relying on cleantech exports to help drive economic growth, but with the United States and other developed nations becoming increasingly hesitant to purchase Chinese imports, China’s cleantech sectors need to search for alternative markets. Brazil has emerged as a potential top buyer, but it must walk a fine line to avoid becoming overly dependent on China.

Brazil China

In the News

Oct 1, 2024

Novak in The Australian on Greater Sunrise project

On September 30, GCH/IPSI nonresident fellow Parker Novak was quoted in The Australian on the strategic significance of the Greater Sunrise project for Timor-Leste and Australia. He noted that despite doubts about the project’s feasibility, Greater Sunrise remains a critical factor influencing the future of bilateral relations. Novak highlighted that this is the most important […]

Australia Economy & Business

Russia Tomorrow

Oct 1, 2024

Russia’s war on Ukraine: Moscow’s pressure points and US strategic opportunities

By Ariel Cohen

A new Atlantic Council report explores Russia’s modern day domestic and international vulnerabilities.

Defense Industry Europe & Eurasia

EnergySource

Sep 27, 2024

Renewables offer opportunity in the Western Balkans. But challenges remain.

By Michael Hochberg

The Western Balkans rely heavily on aging coal plants for electricity production, with five of its nations generating about 40 to 95 percent of their electricity from lignite, leading to significant pollution and related health issues. Tens of thousands of megawatts of solar and wind projects have been proposed, but despite policy incentives and investor appetite, five key challenges remain.

Energy & Environment Energy Transitions

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Sep 26, 2024

The White House’s Daleep Singh on how to achieve balance in the use of economic statecraft

By Atlantic Council

The US deputy national security advisor for international economics spoke at the Transatlantic Forum on GeoEconomics about navigating today's geopolitical reality with various economic statecraft tools.

China Economy & Business

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