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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UkraineAlert

Nov 13, 2023

Ukraine’s top general believes technology can defeat Putin’s Russia

By Mykola Bielieskov

Ukrainian commander-in-chief Valery Zaluzhny believes technology holds the key to defeating Russia's invasion and argues that drones and electronic warfare can help secure Ukrainian victory, writes Mykola Bielieskov.

Conflict Defense Policy

UkraineAlert

Nov 13, 2023

Ukraine braces for another winter of Russian attacks on power grid

By Aura Sabadus

While the Ukrainian authorities have had over half a year to prepare for a new wave of Russian air strikes, the country’s civilian energy infrastructure remains vulnerable, writes Aura Sabadus.

Conflict Drones

Event Recap

Nov 13, 2023

Fostering Growth: Women in Bahrain’s fintech sector

By Nibras Basitkey

Event recap for Bahrain second workshop, focused on Bahrain’s booming fintech industry and the growing role of women in the sector.

Economy & Business Middle East

Report

Nov 13, 2023

This job post will get you kidnapped: A deadly cycle of crime, cyberscams, and civil war in Myanmar

By Emily Ferguson and Emma Schroeder

In Myanmar, cybercrime has become an effective vehicle through which nonstate actors can fund and perpetuate conflict.

Cybersecurity Indo-Pacific

In the News

Nov 10, 2023

Grundman in The Economist

Economist cites Steve Grundman on defense innovation and the Atlantic Council's Commission on Defense Innovation Adoption.

Defense Industry Defense Policy

GeoTech Cues

Nov 7, 2023

Digital discrimination: Addressing ageism in design and use of new and emerging technologies

By Lloyd Whitman, Kiran S. Jivnani

This article originally appeared in the 2023 edition of AARP’s The Journal. To attract, retain, and support a more diverse workforce, companies will need to be deliberate and equitable in creating inclusive working conditions and lifelong learning opportunities to maintain digital literacy. Digital technology is becoming increasingly integrated into everyday life, but aging populations have […]

Digital Policy Technology & Innovation

UkraineAlert

Nov 7, 2023

Peace is impossible while Vladimir Putin denies Ukraine’s right to exist

By Taras Kuzio

While calls to end the bloodshed in Ukraine are perfectly understandable, anyone advocating a compromise peace deal with Vladimir Putin must first reckon with the genocidal reality of Russia’s invasion, writes Taras Kuzio.

Conflict Democratic Transitions

New Atlanticist

Nov 3, 2023

Dispatch from Bletchley Park: Where does transatlantic AI cooperation stand?

By Mark Boris Andrijanič, Nicole Lawler

Politicians and business leaders just met outside of London for a summit on how to regulate artificial intelligence. Here’s how to take the collaboration to the next level.

Artificial Intelligence Internet

China-MENA Podcast

Nov 3, 2023

10 Years On: China’s Belt & Road Initiative and its Future in the Middle East

By Atlantic Council

David O. Shullman and Yun Sun join us to delve into the current state of China’s ambitious Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and the challenges and opportunities it presents for the Middle East's development agendas.

China East Asia

UkraineAlert

Nov 2, 2023

Faith leaders highlight Russian religious persecution in occupied Ukraine

By Shelby Magid, Mercedes Sapuppo

A delegation of Ukrainian faith leaders recently visited the United States and participated in a panel discussion to address Russia's policies of religious persecution and repression in occupied Ukraine.

Civil Society Conflict

Experts

Events