To redefine US-Africa engagement, Washington must recognize the power of the African diaspora

Issue Brief Mar 21, 2025

To win the AI race, the US needs an all-of-the-above energy strategy

By Joseph Webster

To ensure US AI leadership, the United States must harness all forms of energy, allow a level playing field, and remove red tape constraining the buildout of critical enablers, especially transmission lines and grid enhancing technologies.
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To redefine US-Africa engagement, Washington must recognize the power of the African diaspora

MENASource Feb 26, 2025

How the Houthis’ strikes on US MQ-9 Reaper drones serve a wider regional agenda

By Leonardo Jacopo Maria Mazzucco

The United States needs to adjust its drone deployment strategy to ensure that MQ-9 Reapers are less vulnerable to the militant group’s attacks. 
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To redefine US-Africa engagement, Washington must recognize the power of the African diaspora

New Atlanticist Feb 18, 2025

What’s missing from the AI debate? Patience.

By Trey Herr

The AI sector is evolving quickly, fueled by a self-reinforcing cycle of investment, commentary, and ambition. In this race for compute, patience is important to sorting out sustainable innovation from speculative excess.
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AfricaSource

May 2, 2025

To redefine US-Africa engagement, Washington must recognize the power of the African diaspora

By Kirstie Kwarteng

Embracing the digital identity economy will allow the US to shape a mutually beneficial partnership with African countries.

Africa Migration

UkraineAlert

May 1, 2025

Putin confirms North Korean troops are fighting for Russia against Ukraine

By Olivia Yanchik

More than six months after the story was first reported, Russian President Vladimir Putin has officially confirmed the presence of North Korean troops in Russia’s war against Ukraine, writes Olivia Yanchik.

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New Atlanticist

Apr 30, 2025

Microsoft President Brad Smith pledges to safeguard the company’s operations in Europe—and respect Europe’s laws

By Katherine Golden

Smith, at an Atlantic Council Front Page event, debuted Microsoft's five new commitments to help Europe navigate geopolitical volatility.

European Union Technology & Innovation

UkraineAlert

Apr 29, 2025

Putin announces ceasefire to protect Moscow parade from Ukrainian attack

By Peter Dickinson

Vladimir Putin is now so emboldened by Western weakness that he believes he can personally pause the war to host a military parade on Red Square before resuming his invasion three days later, writes Peter Dickinson.

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UkraineAlert

Apr 29, 2025

Kyiv accuses China of deepening involvement in Russia’s Ukraine war

By Katherine Spencer

As US-led efforts continue to broker a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine, Kyiv has recently accused China of deepening its involvement in Moscow’s invasion, writes Katherine Spencer.

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MENASource

Apr 25, 2025

Geopolitics in orbit: What Gulf moonshots mean for Washington

By Isabella Torre

On a multipolar world stage with Russia and China power competition, it’s clear that space collaboration has all-too-earthly impacts.

Middle East Politics & Diplomacy

UkraineAlert

Apr 24, 2025

Ukraine’s innovative army can help Europe defend itself against Russia

By David Kirichenko

Faced with an isolationist US and an expansionist Russia, Ukrainians and their European partners are increasingly acknowledging that their collective future security depends on closer cooperation, writes David Kirichenko.

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Issue Brief

Apr 24, 2025

Defending Taiwan means mobilizing society, not just the military

By Marvin J. Park

Taiwan is under unprecedented pressure from the People’s Republic of China (PRC), facing coordinated threats on multiple fronts.

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New Atlanticist

Apr 23, 2025

How the US retreat from the UN endangers the future of internet governance

By Konstantinos Komaitis

A recent meeting of an obscure United Nations body reveals how the Trump administration is challenging decades of consensus-based work on internet development.

Internet Technology & Innovation

In the News

Apr 23, 2025

Axios on the Commission on Software-Defined Warfare final report

By Atlantic Council

Colin Demarest of Axios published an article covering Domino Data Lab’s $16.5 million AI contract, announced following the release of Forward Defense’s Commission on Software-Defined Warfare report.

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European Leadership Accelerator Participant

Chiara Cocchiara

Senior Innovation Officer, European Space Agency

Millennium Leadership Program

Europe & Eurasia Resilience & Society

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Hany Ghanem

Nonresident senior fellow

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs Rafik Hariri Center for the Middle East

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Daniel Di Giusto

Co-founder & Social Impact Strategist, Tech To The Rescue Foundation

Millennium Leadership Program

Central Europe Civil Society

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Temidayo Oniosun

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Africa Center

Africa Space

European Leadership Accelerator Participant

Eveline Debora Nuta

Founder & CEO, Kollabrix

Millennium Leadership Program

Eastern Europe Education

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Eric V. Guichard

Nonresident Senior Fellow

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