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New Atlanticist

Sep 29, 2025

In defense of the US maintaining a balanced nuclear triad

By Paul Amato

The strength of the triad is not just a function of the existence of its three legs, but also of the balance in numbers and capabilities among the three legs.

Defense Technologies Missile Defense

In the News

Sep 29, 2025

Wechsler joins CNN to discuss Trump and Netanyahu meeting on Gaza ceasefire plan

By William F. Wechsler

Israel Middle East

New Atlanticist

Sep 29, 2025

Dispatch from Kyiv: Why so many Americans support—and should continue to support—Ukraine

By William B. Taylor

On a recent trip to Kyiv, a former US ambassador to Ukraine shares what he has heard from Americans, including anger at Russian atrocities and a hope in Ukrainian success.

Conflict Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Sep 27, 2025

Charai in The National Interest: The Last Chance for Peace in the Middle

By Atlantic Council

English Middle East

In the News

Sep 27, 2025

Rich Outzen joins TRT to discuss Trump Administration foreign and national security policies

Defense Policy National Security

MENASource

Sep 26, 2025

For an increasingly isolated Netanyahu, it’s money time with Trump

By Shalom Lipner

Amid growing international criticism, the Israeli Prime Minister is playing his ace—or rather, his Trump—card in Washington.

Israel Middle East

New Atlanticist

Sep 26, 2025

Dispatch from Chișinău: Will Russia’s political pincer move put Moldova’s EU hopes in jeopardy?

By John E. Herbst

Ahead of parliamentary elections in Moldova on September 28, Moscow appears to be throwing its weight behind two political parties to pull support from the party currently in power.

Elections European Union

MENASource

Sep 26, 2025

The Saudi-Pakistan defense pact highlights the Gulf’s evolving strategic calculus

By Eleonora Ardemagni

In Riyadh’s multi-aligned policy, signing a mutual defense deal with Pakistan is complementary, not alternative, to US security guarantees.

India Indo-Pacific

In the News

Sep 26, 2025

Pınar Dost joins Turkiye Today to discuss the Erdoğan-Trump meeting at the White House

Europe & Eurasia Middle East

New Atlanticist

Sep 25, 2025

Experts react: What’s next for US-Turkey ties after Erdoğan’s White House visit? 

By Atlantic Council experts

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met with US President Donald Trump on Thursday, marking the Turkish leader’s first White House visit in six years.

Defense Policy Economy & Business

Experts

Events