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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Dispatches

Apr 16, 2026

Dispatches from the front lines of Russia-linked cyberattacks on Europe

Sweden recently announced that a 2025 cyberattack on a heat plant was conducted by a Russia-linked group, adding to the list of Russian aggression against European critical infrastructure.

Cybersecurity Northern Europe

Dispatches

Apr 16, 2026

Repurposing NASA’s Gateway partnerships in the face of ‘Ignition’

By Olivia Torres

Even as NASA shifts to its new US-focused program, it should continue to recognize that international partnerships are crucial for funding, technology, and sustaining US space leadership.

Europe & Eurasia Politics & Diplomacy

Podcast

Apr 16, 2026

Ajay Banga on the global economic outlook amid war with Iran

By the Atlantic council

At an AC Front Page event on April 7, World Bank Group President Ajay Banga warned the world to expect “some degree of high inflation and some degree of lower growth” due to the Iran war.

Economy & Business Energy & Environment

Dispatches

Apr 15, 2026

Three elements Trump’s ‘Pax Silica’ needs to succeed

By Trisha Ray

The Trump administration’s new supply-chain coalition focused on artificial intelligence should address minerals processing, human capital, and standards.

Artificial Intelligence Politics & Diplomacy

Issue Brief

Apr 10, 2026

Navigating the European Union’s AI and health data framework

By Mark Scott

The EU is strengthening AI and health data governance, creating a more secure and trusted framework for innovation.

Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity

UkraineAlert

Apr 9, 2026

Ukraine is winning the drone war with strike campaign behind Russian lines

By Mykola Bielieskov

Ukraine has regained the initiative from Russia in the world's first full-scale drone war by launching a campaign of mid-range drone strikes aimed at undermining the logistics supporting Putin's invasion, writes Mykola Bielieskov.

Conflict Defense Industry

UkraineAlert

Apr 9, 2026

Recognizing the role of propaganda in Russia’s infrastructure of aggression

By Anna Vyshniakova, Jais Adam-Troian, Kristina Hook 

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine demonstrates that propaganda plays a more important part than ever in modern war. Recognizing propaganda as part of Russia’s infrastructure of military aggression is an essential step toward countering it effectively, write Anna Vyshniakova, Jais Adam-Troian, and Kristina Hook. 

Conflict Defense Policy

UkraineAlert

Apr 9, 2026

Ukraine continues remarkable rise from aid recipient to security provider

By Peter Dickinson

President Zelenskyy has recently signed a series of landmark security partnerships with countries across the Middle East, underlining wartime Ukraine's remarkable rise from aid recipient to international security provider, writes Peter Dickinson.

Conflict Defense Industry

Issue Brief

Apr 9, 2026

Transatlantic cooperation on AI and national security

By Antonio Calcara

AI and its linkages with national security will play a key role in transatlantic relations. But absent more structured cooperation, the United States and the European Union risk drifting further apart on AI policy.

Artificial Intelligence Digital Policy

MENASource

Apr 7, 2026

American AI leadership can open a new chapter for Middle East integration

By Judd Olanoff

Countries will need access to cloud and compute like they need water and power plants. And they are turning to US companies to provide it.

Artificial Intelligence Israel

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