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Freedom and Prosperity Around the World

Dec 19, 2025

Colombia needs a strong private sector—and renewed government institutions at the helm

By <span class="gta-embed--tax--expert gta-post-embed--tax--expert">José Manuel Restrepo</span>

Colombia’s institutions brought stability, yet corruption, insecurity, and widespread informality still undermine trust and limit prosperity. Renewed fiscal discipline, stronger territorial governance, and revived institutional dialogue are essential for translating Colombia’s hard-won freedoms into inclusive and enduring growth.

Colombia Energy Transitions

MENASource

Dec 16, 2025

What will 2026 bring for the Middle East and North Africa?

By <span class="gta-embed--tax--expert gta-post-embed--tax--expert" >Atlantic Council experts</span>

As 2025 comes to a close, our senior analysts unpack the most prominent trends and topics they are tracking for the new year.

Climate Change & Climate Action Democratic Transitions

Issue Brief

Oct 6, 2025

Chinese mining in West Africa: Responding to the environmental and social impacts

By <span class="gta-embed--tax--expert gta-post-embed--tax--expert" >Abosede Omowumi Babatunde, Richard Asante, Joseph Asunka, Joshua Eisenman, Fancies Egu Lansana, Sanusha Naidu, Igwe Ogbonnaya, Youmanli Ouoba, and Boukary Sangare</span>

Chinese entities are expanding legal and illegal mining for minerals in West Africa.

Africa China

Issue Brief

Oct 3, 2025

Enhancing NATO’s operational readiness through energy interoperability

By <span class="gta-embed--tax--expert gta-post-embed--tax--expert">Jason Knapp</span>, <span class="gta-embed--tax--expert gta-post-embed--tax--expert">Christopher Olson</span>, <span class="gta-embed--tax--expert gta-post-embed--tax--expert">Chamai Shahim</span>

NATO forces are facing significant energy-related constraints that put interoperability at risk. The recent Hague Declaration committing 1.5 percent of GDP for infrastructure offers a way to address this.

Energy & Environment Energy Transitions

EnergySource

Sep 19, 2025

Is grid resilience possible in the hyperscale era?

By <span class="gta-embed--tax--expert gta-post-embed--tax--expert">Andy Bochman</span>

The US grid is deteriorating, and the risk for outages is high. The way toward resilience borrows from lessons learned the hard way.

Energy & Environment Energy Transitions

Issue Brief

Jul 25, 2025

Transporting hydrogen: A global outlook on cross-border trade

By <span class="gta-embed--tax--expert gta-post-embed--tax--expert">Joseph Webster</span>

Hydrogen is crucial for many decarbonizing sectors, yet its transport over long distances causes a demanding problem. Focusing on regional transport should be the areas policymakers focus on.

China Energy & Environment

In the News

Jul 23, 2025

Defne Arslan quoted in a Bloomberg piece on Turkey’s foreign energy relations: Turkey’s Hunt for Energy and Influence Sparks Global Deal Drive

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

New Atlanticist

Jul 3, 2025

What does Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ do for US energy dominance?

By <span class="gta-embed--tax--expert gta-post-embed--tax--expert" >Atlantic Council experts</span>

With the large legislative package now through Congress, Atlantic Council experts take stock of its implications for US energy.

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

EnergySource

Jun 27, 2025

Power Africa can help boost American energy dominance 

By <span class="gta-embed--tax--expert gta-post-embed--tax--expert" >Molly Moran</span>

Power Africa was recently paused by the Trump administration as it undergoes review to determine its alignment with US national interests. To promote US energy dominance, the administration should reinstate Power Africa to boost US supply chain resilience, reduce dependence on China, and create opportunities for American companies.

Africa Critical Minerals

Report

Jun 23, 2025

Building electricity bridges: The critical role of high-voltage direct current lines

By <span class="gta-embed--tax--expert gta-post-embed--tax--expert">Joseph Webster</span>, <span class="gta-embed--tax--expert gta-post-embed--tax--expert">Frank Willey</span>

A report on the potential of long distance HVDC electric cables and their critical role in regional connectivity for a secure, affordable, and cleaner energy future.

Africa Central Asia

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