GeoStrategy Initiative Analysis and Events

The US should help NATO allies that help themselves

By Andrew A. Michta

Washington should prioritize its defense cooperation with member states that are doing the most to bolster their own defenses, especially the Northeast corridor allies.

The Secret Service needs a budget increase—but so does the rest of the Department of Homeland Security

By Thomas S. Warrick

On Wednesday, Congress passed a bill to increase Secret Service funding in response to threats, after two assassination attempts against Donald Trump. The same logic should apply to the overall DHS budget.

Solutions to the world’s biggest challenges, according to more than 30 leaders, innovators, and democracy defenders

By Daniel Hojnacki, Katherine Golden

At the Atlantic Council’s Global Future Forum, influential and innovative leaders discussed the type of work that needs to be done to address today’s most pressing challenges

State of the Order: In June, the world’s alliances strengthened—but concerning risks for the democratic order remain

The State of the Order breaks down the month’s most important events impacting the democratic world order.