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Five things to expect from Spain’s EU presidency

New Atlanticist Mar 29, 2024

A year in detention: Russia must release Evan Gershkovich

By Mercedes Sapuppo

Gershkovich embodies what Putin apparently fears: He is a journalist working to uncover the truth, to show the world for what it really is.

Media Politics & Diplomacy

New Atlanticist Mar 28, 2024

The G7 needs a permanent secretariat. The 2024 elections cycle demonstrates why.

By Francis Shin

Establishing a permanent secretariat would enable Group of Seven members to develop more consistent strategies together.

Economy & Business European Union

New Atlanticist Mar 26, 2024

In this year of elections, the US-EU Trade and Technology Council should get strategic

By Frances Burwell

On April 4-5, US and EU officials will meet in Leuven, Belgium, where they will need to chart a bolder way forward for the US-EU Trade and Technology Council.

Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia

Content

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez attends a joint press conference with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine July 1, 2023.

New Atlanticist

Jul 17, 2023

Five things to expect from Spain’s EU presidency

By Lisa Homel, Marie Jourdain

Spain has an ambitious agenda for its EU presidency at a critical moment. But upcoming elections could upend it.

Elections Energy & Environment

In the News

Jul 17, 2023

Charai in the National Interest: Sweden’s NATO Accession Limits Putin’s Options

By Ahmed Charai

The Western powers are now more united with the Baltic nations than ever before. After months of diplomatic delays, Sweden can now join NATO—a genuine triumph for the Biden administration. This development has enormous geostrategic implications for the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia. Ahmed Charai is a Moroccan publisher and an Atlantic Council Board Director. He […]

Conflict Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Jul 16, 2023

Rich Outzen joins i24News to discuss the escalation in the Gulf

Maritime Security Middle East

Inflection Points

Jul 15, 2023

Dispatch from Vilnius: Inside a NATO Summit of high drama on Ukraine—and historic opportunity

By Frederick Kempe

The fireworks were unusual in a consensus-driven Alliance that values decorum and discretion. But the summit still yielded several strategic wins.

Conflict NATO

TURKEYSource

Jul 14, 2023

With re-election behind him, Erdogan is turning toward the West

By Grady Wilson

Turkey is sending signals to its Western allies that it's ready to strategically align with them. All parties should seize this opportunity.

Conflict Defense Industry

IranSource

Jul 14, 2023

The ‘Tehran’ series isn’t far-fetched. Israeli agents are operating with ease in Iran.

By Arash Azizi

Undoubtedly, the ease with which Israeli intelligence agents operate inside Iranian territory is astonishing.

Iran Israel

MENASource

Jul 14, 2023

After Tunisia expelled 1,200 Black Africans, here’s how the West can help avoid a humanitarian disaster

By Alissa Pavia and Tarek Megerisi

The West has the opportunity to prevent further deaths while simultaneously establishing resolutions to the migration predicament in Tunisia.

Civil Society Human Rights

In the News

Jul 14, 2023

Rich Outzen joins TRT World’s Strait Talk to discuss the anniversary of failed coup attempt in Turkey

Politics & Diplomacy Turkey

UkraineAlert

Jul 13, 2023

Disappointed but not discouraged: Ukrainians react to NATO summit

By Peter Dickinson

The 2023 NATO Summit in Vilnius failed to produce a breakthrough toward Ukrainian membership but did underline international support for Ukraine in the fight against Russia's invasion, writes Peter Dickinson.

Conflict Defense Policy

New Atlanticist

Jul 13, 2023

Russian War Report: Russian airstrike hits humanitarian aid station

By Digital Forensic Research Lab

Russian offensives in Donetsk and Luhansk left several villages damaged from shelling while a Russian airstrike destroyed an aid station in Zaporizhzhia.

Conflict Media