Internet

Internet

An interconnected system of global networks, the Internet provides a massive platform for conducting commerce and linking people. Governments and the private sector must secure the Internet from adversaries and cyber criminals, while also developing norms and principles to standardize and support the Internet. The Atlantic Council advocates for US global leadership by convening communities to ensure a free, secure, and open Internet.

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Securing digital infrastructure: How transatlantic partners can lead transformative investment in global connectivity

New Atlanticist Aug 4, 2025

As the US retreats from internet governance, Europe must step up

By Konstantinos Komaitis

If Europeans do not actively defend their digital rights model abroad, then they risk seeing the global system drift toward norms that contradict their own.
European Union International Norms
Securing digital infrastructure: How transatlantic partners can lead transformative investment in global connectivity

New Atlanticist Jul 28, 2025

Latin America’s ambitious satellite internet plans are about more than Starlink and SpaceSail

By Olivia Torres

Increasing access to the internet is much more complex than a zero-sum competition between the United States and China for influence in the region.
Internet Latin America
Securing digital infrastructure: How transatlantic partners can lead transformative investment in global connectivity

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

Programs

The Atlantic Council Technology Programs comprises five existing efforts—the Digital Forensic Research Lab (DFRLab), the GeoTech Center, the Cyber Statecraft Initiative, the Democracy + Tech Initiative, and the Capacity Building Initiative. These operations work together to address the geopolitical implications of technology and provide policymakers and global stakeholders necessary research, insights, and convenings to address challenges around global technology and ensure its responsible advancement.

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Content

Event Recap

Jul 30, 2021

Securing digital infrastructure: How transatlantic partners can lead transformative investment in global connectivity

By Alyxandra Marine

Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas, Rep. Ro Khanna, and NSC Sr. Director Peter Harrell spoke at the Atlantic Council on challenges to securing infrastructure and the promise of a "trusted connectivity" approach.

China Cybersecurity

In the News

Jul 27, 2021

GeoTech commissioner Vint Cerf and others release the report, “Strategy toward a solar system internet for humanity”

By the GeoTech Center

As part of the InterPlanetary Networking Special Interest Group (IPNSIG), GeoTech Commissioner Vint Cerf was one of the five authors that released a report that discussed the technical, operational and political challenges toward the development of a Solar System Internet (SSI).

Internet Space

In the News

Jul 23, 2021

Rosenblum interviewed by the Federal News Network on cybersecurity and the National Guard

Forward Defense Nonresident Senior Fellow Todd Rosenblum interviewed by the Federal News Network on the role of the National Guard in combatting cyberattacks.

Cybersecurity Internet

Transcript

Jul 14, 2021

Estonian Prime Minister H.E. Kaja Kallas on securing digital infrastructure with ‘trusted connectivity’

By Atlantic Council

Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas, Rep. Ro Khanna, and NSC Sr. Director Peter Harrell speak at the Atlantic Council on challenges to securing infrastructure and the promise of a "trusted connectivity" approach.

China Cybersecurity

Issue Brief

Jul 12, 2021

Reassessing RuNet: Russian internet isolation and implications for Russian cyber behavior

By Justin Sherman

This issue brief examines recent “RuNet” developments and explores how they could elevate national security risks for the United States and Europe by changing the internet landscape in Russia and potentially shifting Russian cyber behavior.

Cybersecurity Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Jul 8, 2021

Rosenblum in the Hill on addressing cybersecurity vulnerabilities

Forward Defense Nonresident Senior Fellow Todd Rosenblum writes an op-ed for the Hill titled "What to do with cyber vulnerabilities?"

Cybersecurity Internet

UkraineAlert

Jul 6, 2021

National Bank of Ukraine prioritizes green finance

By Kyrylo Shevchenko

The National Bank of Ukraine's recently updated strategy document identifies green finance as a key focus for the institution in the coming years as NBU officials look to further Ukraine's European integration.

Climate Change & Climate Action Energy & Environment

New Atlanticist

Jul 1, 2021

Estonian president: Our connected world needs a trusted architecture

By Nick Fouriezos

Estonian President Kersti Kaljulaid and Anne Neuberger, deputy US national security advisor for cyber and emerging technology, made the case for "trusted connectivity" at the Atlantic Council.

Cybersecurity Digital Policy

Transcript

Jun 30, 2021

Estonian President Kersti Kaljulaid on combating digital threats with ‘trusted connectivity’

By Atlantic Council

The Estonian president and Anne Neuberger, US deputy national security advisor for cybersecurity and emerging technology, appeared at the Atlantic Council to discuss the world's digital challenges ahead. Here's the full transcript.

Cybersecurity Internet

Report

Jun 28, 2021

Collective cybersecurity for the Three Seas

By Safa Shahwan Edwards, Simon Handler, Trey Herr, Adam Marczyński, and Jakub Teska

In Central and Eastern Europe’s Three Seas region, twelve countries have joined together to invest in critical infrastructure projects and increase interconnectivity on energy, infrastructure, and digitization efforts along the way. To strengthen the resilience of these technical investments and better bind together the defensive cybersecurity operations of these societies, Three Seas member states should establish a regional hub for cybersecurity together with key private sector partners.

Central Europe Cybersecurity
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Experts

Fellow

Leremy Colf

Nonresident Senior Fellow

GeoTech Center

Digital Policy Internet

Fellow

Winnona DeSombre Bernsen

Nonresident Fellow

Cyber Statecraft Initiative

China Chinese

Millennium fellow

Angelika Dorvel

Global Public Policy Lead, Google

Millennium Leadership Program

Elections European Union

Fellow

Mohamed Elbashir

Nonresident Senior Fellow

GeoTech Center

Arabic Artificial Intelligence

Fellow

Wendy Hall

Nonresident Senior Fellow

GeoTech Center

Technology & Innovation
Brittan Heller

Fellow

Brittan Heller

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Digital Forensic Research Lab

Americas Human Rights
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