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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In the News

Jun 10, 2022

CBDC Tracker cited in Visa Economic Empowerment Institute report on central banks’ rapid progress towards CBDCs in past few years

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China Digital Currencies

In the News

Jun 10, 2022

CBDC Tracker cited in Popular Science on countries exploring CBDCs

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Caribbean Digital Currencies

UkraineAlert

Jun 10, 2022

Putin admits Ukraine invasion is an imperial war to “return” Russian land

By Peter Dickinson

By abandoning all pretense and comparing himself to Peter the Great, Russian dictator Vladimir Putin has confirmed that he is waging an old-fashioned imperial war of conquest with the goal of annexing Ukrainian land.

Conflict Disinformation

In the News

Jun 9, 2022

CBDC Tracker cited in Axios on Bank of Jamaica’s progress towards launching its CBDC

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Caribbean Digital Currencies

In the News

Jun 9, 2022

CBDC Tracker cited in Bitcoin.com on countries exploring CBDCs

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China Digital Currencies

New Atlanticist

Jun 8, 2022

Don’t let digital authoritarians lead the way in connecting the world

By Jochai Ben-Avie

The democracies of the world aren't stepping up enough to connect billions of unconnected people. Here's what they can do.

Digital Policy Economy & Business

BelarusAlert

Jun 8, 2022

Belarus bluff? Putin’s only ally sparks fears of possible new Kyiv offensive

By Peter Dickinson

Intensifying military activity in southern Belarus is fueling speculation over a possible renewed Russian assault on Kyiv but the true objective may be to tie down Ukrainian troops and prevent redeployment to eastern Ukraine.

Belarus Conflict

360/OS

Jun 7, 2022

360/OS Contested Realities | Connected Futures day 2 round-up

By Layla Mashkoor and Nishtha Gupta

All the highlights from the second day of the Digital Forensic Research Lab's 360/OS event in Brussels.

Disinformation Internet

BelarusAlert

Jun 7, 2022

Lukashenka plays chief enabler as Putin threatens to expand Ukraine war

By Brian Whitmore

Alyaksandr Lukashenka has publicly sought to distance himself from the Russian invasion of Ukraine but the Belarusian dictator is now once again becoming deeply involved as Vladimir Putin threatens to escalate the war.

Belarus Conflict

Transcript

Jun 7, 2022

These organizations are on the front lines of internet equity—and countering China’s influence

By Atlantic Council

Will democracies make the investments in digital equity needed to expand access to health and education, political participation, and economic opportunity?

Civil Society Cybersecurity

Experts

Events