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New Atlanticist

Feb 28, 2025

Canada’s G7 presidency should prioritize health innovation

By Carl Meacham

Canada should use its G7 presidency to communicate the long-term economic benefits of investing in health innovation.

Europe & Eurasia Resilience & Society

UkraineAlert

Feb 28, 2025

Putin uses NATO as an excuse for his war against Ukrainian statehood

By Peter Dickinson

Vladimir Putin claims his invasion of Ukraine was provoked by NATO expansion but his efforts to eradicate Ukrainian identity in areas under Russian occupation and his insistence regarding Ukraine's complete disarmament reveal his ultimate goal of erasing Ukrainian statehood entirely, writes Peter Dickinson.

Civil Society Conflict

UkraineAlert

Feb 27, 2025

Ukraine’s IT sector offers opportunities for pragmatic partnership with the US

By Anatoly Motkin, Hanna Myshko

As the new Trump administration reassesses its foreign partnerships through a lens of transactional pragmatism, Ukraine’s IT sector presents a potentially compelling case for deepening bilateral cooperation, write Anatoly Motkin and Hanna Myshko.

Conflict Cybersecurity

New Atlanticist

Feb 26, 2025

The European Commission is headed to India. Here’s what to know about the landmark visit.

By Atlantic Council experts

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is bringing a sizable party from the European Union’s College of Commissioners with her to New Delhi this week. Atlantic Council experts answer the pressing questions about the trip.

Economy & Business European Union

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. 

Defense Policy Defense Technologies

In the News

Feb 25, 2025

Warrick quoted in Salon on the lack of answers fueling drone paranoia in the US

By Atlantic Council

Disinformation Drones

In the News

Feb 25, 2025

WIn Fellowship mentioned in Arab News on its event discussing AI’s role in driving economic growth in Saudi Arabia

By Atlantic Council

Artificial Intelligence Economy & Business

Inflection Points

Feb 25, 2025

China’s Year of the Snake is off to a good start, thanks in part to Trump

By Frederick Kempe

From an AI breakthrough to an apparent diplomatic recalibration by Washington, Beijing seems to be going from strength to strength in the new year.

Artificial Intelligence China

Issue Brief

Feb 20, 2025

Issue brief: A NATO strategy for countering Russia

By Ian Brzezinski, Ryan Arick

Russia poses the most direct and growing threat to NATO member states' security. This threat now includes the war in Ukraine, militarization in the Arctic, hybrid warfare, and arms control violations. Despite NATO's military and economic superiority, a unified and effective strategy is essential to counter Russia's aggression.

Cybersecurity Defense Technologies

Global Energy Agenda

Feb 20, 2025

Busting the top myths about AI and energy efficiency 

By Josh Parker

The rapid growth in AI and data centers in recent years has fueled concern that these systems will push the world toward an energy crisis. Advancements in this sector, however, should put this concern to rest.

Energy & Environment Energy Transitions

Experts