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EnergySource

Jul 1, 2026

US nuclear power in state energy planning: A policy roadmap

By Julianne Szyper

To meet growing electricity demand in the US, states must shape the policy, economic, and regulatory environment necessary to build new nuclear reactors and their supply chains.

Energy & Environment Nuclear Energy

Dispatches

Jul 1, 2026

How America’s founding inspires its strategy in the world

By Daniel Fried

As it marks the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the United States should rededicate itself to its founding principles and to a strategy in the world that seeks to advance those principles.

Politics & Diplomacy United States and Canada

Dispatches

Jul 1, 2026

Innovation ranges: How NATO can test and deploy cutting-edge capabilities faster

By Satu Vasamo-Koskinen

Dedicated ranges provide realistic, physical sites for the testing and experimentation of emerging technologies.

Defense Industry Defense Technologies

MENASource

Jul 1, 2026

The US is sending Syrian asylees back. Syria isn’t ready.

By Diana Rayes 

The US Supreme Court's recent decision to uphold the Trump administration's decision to terminate Temporary Protected Status programs crates a troubling global precedent.

Migration Syria

Report

Jul 1, 2026

How NATO is facing mounting cybersecurity challenges

By G. Alexander Crowther

NATO's cyber defenses boast strong policy and training, but uneven capabilities and rising state threats will continue to pose major challenges.

Cybersecurity Defense Technologies

Dispatches

Jun 30, 2026

What’s at stake in the USMCA review is a stronger, safer, and more prosperous North America

By Antonio Ortiz-Mena

As US, Canadian, and Mexican officials meet to review the trilateral trade pact, more is on the line than simply tariff rates and rules of origin.

Economy & Business Mexico
The flags of Canada, the United States, and Mexico

EconoGraphics

Jun 30, 2026

The five stages of a USMCA shakeup

By Madeline Chalecki

While the agreement may survive at the end of negotiations, years of uncertainty, tariffs, and prolonged talks could reshape North American trade.

Americas Economy & Business

MENASource

Jun 30, 2026

Algeria’s financial reforms are showing progress. Washington should take note.

By Frank Talbot

The Financial Action Task Force recently removed Algeria from its grey list. Here's how the US can strengthen ties as a result.

Economy & Business Financial Crimes & Illicit Trade

Event Recap

Jun 26, 2026

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte: Expect deals in Ankara, plus a sharp message to Moscow

By Katherine Golden

Rutte spoke at an Atlantic Council Front Page event, arguing that the Ankara summit could wind up “even more important” than last year’s in The Hague.

Defense Industry Defense Technologies

Issue Brief

Jun 26, 2026

Lessons for Africa from Brazil on becoming more resilient to climate disasters

By Eduardo A. Haddad, José Marengo, Regina Alvalá, and Tércio Ambrizzi

The growing economic and social impacts of natural disasters highlight the need for stronger disaster risk governance across many African countries. Brazil's disaster monitoring and early-warning system offers a model.

Africa Brazil

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