GeoTech Cues & Analyses

The Atlantic Council GeoTech Center evaluates good tech choices and measurable policy solutions; encourages global data, tech, and geopolitical foresight to better inform cross-sector and international collaborations; as well as educates and guides as a ‘north star’ to world leaders and the public on issues related to the GeoTech Decade ahead. GeoTech Cues represent timely analyses done by the Center.

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Issue Brief

Jun 1, 2026

Supply chain

By Sara Ann Brackett

The AI stack faces growing risks from supply chain disruptions, bottlenecks, and dependencies.

Artificial Intelligence Technology & Innovation

Issue Brief

Jun 1, 2026

Governance of AI

By Coley Felt, Ryan Pan

Governments are key partners in the AI economy, not only as regulators but also as users, integrators, and market shapers.

Artificial Intelligence Technology & Innovation

Issue Brief

Jun 1, 2026

Building talent and institutional readiness

By Trisha Ray

Leading in AI requires more than technical skill: it demands governance capability, interdisciplinary fluency, and strong public institutions.

Artificial Intelligence Technology & Innovation

Issue Brief

Jun 1, 2026

AI innovation

By Tess deBlanc-Knowles, Ryan Pan

AI Innovation is reshaping global power dynamics, becoming foundational to economic and national strength.

Artificial Intelligence Technology & Innovation

GeoTech Cues

May 21, 2026

Europe must address the ‘digital sovereignty triad’

By Trevor H. Rudolph

As part of its Tech Sovereignty Package, the EU is developing its own definition of digital sovereignty. But a fundamental question will likely remain: how can the bloc balance control over data, legal authority, and vendor independence while maintaining openness to global technology partners and preserving digital resilience?

Cybersecurity Digital Policy

Issue Brief

May 7, 2026

The new playbook for AI leadership: The case of the United Arab Emirates

By Trisha Ray, Ryan Pan, Raul Brens Jr.

This report is the first in a series by the Atlantic Council’s GeoTech Center assessing emerging artificial intelligence (AI) powers around the world according to a novel five-pillar framework.

Artificial Intelligence Middle East

GeoTech Cues

May 7, 2026

To realize returns on their AI investments, corporations must consider their workers

By Reevana Balmahoon

For business leaders to benefit from the AI transformation, they need to prioritize workers and earn their trust.

Artificial Intelligence Digital Policy

GeoTech Cues

Feb 18, 2026

To compete with China in space, the US must form more equitable commercial partnerships with African nations

By Maureen Farrell and Matt Petit

To counter China’s space diplomacy efforts, the United States must make creative investments across multiple sectors of African economies.

Africa National Security

GeoTech Cues

Feb 13, 2026

The road to the AI Impact Summit: How to build AI infrastructure from the ground up

By Ryan Pan, Coley Felt, Raul Brens Jr.

The central question for AI in 2026 is not whether governments have an AI strategy—it’s whether they can operationalize it and quickly deliver the benefits to their citizens.

Artificial Intelligence Digital Policy

GeoTech Cues

Feb 12, 2026

The AI Impact Summit must focus on pathways, not pilots, to scale up AI adoption

By Trisha Ray, Keyzom Ngodup Massally, and Shalini Kapoor

The AI Impact Summit should bring together tech companies, government agencies, researchers, civil society, and funders to focus efforts on scaling up AI adoption.

Artificial Intelligence Digital Policy