Politics & Diplomacy

Solutions to the world’s biggest challenges, according to more than 30 leaders, innovators, and democracy defenders

By Daniel Hojnacki, Katherine Golden

At the Atlantic Council's Global Future Forum, influential and innovative leaders discussed the type of work that needs to be done to address today’s most pressing challenges

Condoleezza Rice: ‘Do you want Russia and China to shape the international environment?’

By John Cookson

History has shown the dangers of isolationism, the former US secretary of state said to Atlantic Council President and CEO Frederick Kempe at the Global Future Forum in New York.

There can be no sustainable peace in Europe without security for Ukraine

By Mykola Bielieskov

A compromise peace that rewards Putin with around 20 percent of Ukraine would only embolden Moscow and set the stage for further Russian aggression in Ukraine and beyond, writes Mykola Bielieskov.

The United States must prove its willingness to remain engaged in the world, says Condoleezza Rice

Former US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice spoke about the dangers of isolationism at the Global Future Forum.

The 2024 Global Citizen Awards: Honoring four leaders who are shaping the world ahead

By John Cookson and Daniel Malloy

On September 23 in New York, the Atlantic Council celebrated the achievements of Ghanaian President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, and CJ Group Vice Chairwoman Miky Lee.

Full transcript: The 2024 Global Citizen Awards

By Atlantic Council

The Atlantic Council honored four leaders—from governments and the private sector—who are seeking to change the world in their own unique ways.

The Third Lebanon War between Israel and Hezbollah has begun. What’s next?

By Alex Plitsas

Israel’s massive aerial bombardment campaign on Monday targeting Hezbollah stockpiles, depots, and launchers in southern Lebanon could be a prelude to a ground invasion.

What would it mean for Africa to have two permanent UN Security Council seats?

By Rama Yade

African nations gaining permanent Security Council seats would make the institution more representative, but significant hurdles remain.

How Zimbabwe can achieve its vision of prosperity

By Nina Dannaoui, Joseph Lemoine, William Mortenson, James Storen

Empowering women and attracting foreign investment will be critical in helping Zimbabwe make its vision of prosperity a reality.