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Dispatches

Jun 16, 2026

New AI models are pushing open-source security to its limits. Their developers must step up.

By Sara Ann Brackett

Frontier artificial intelligence labs should contribute in meaningful ways to ongoing efforts to harden open-source software.

Artificial Intelligence Politics & Diplomacy

Dispatches

Jun 16, 2026

A razor-thin victory, a divided nation: What awaits Peru’s next president?

By Atlantic Council experts

As the final votes are counted, Keiko Fujimori is projected to be elected Peru’s next president. What will her presidency mean for the country and region?

Elections Latin America

Report

Jun 16, 2026

Financing the end of the digital divide

By Kenton Thibaut, Jochai Ben-Avie

Digital connectivity has become a strategic geopolitical contest shaping the future of the global internet. This report examines China’s global digital infrastructure investments and the ways that the United States and its allies can leverage blended finance, partnerships, and policy to close the digital divide while offering a credible alternative to China’s expanding digital influence.

China Digital Policy

Issue Brief

Jun 15, 2026

Updating the Democratic Transition Framework to chart a way forward in Venezuela

By Geoff Ramsey

To seize the opportunity for a democratic transition in Venezuela in the wake of Nicolás Maduro's January capture, the United States should update a power-sharing framework proposed in 2020 to serve as a road map for the restoration of Venezuela’s democratic institutions.

Americas Democratic Transitions

Inflection Points

Jun 15, 2026

There are a trillion reasons why this was a weekend to remember

By Frederick Kempe

Among a spectacle on the South Lawn, a deal with Tehran, and a tech leader's wealth reaching new heights, one stands out as an inflection point of our time.

Artificial Intelligence Politics & Diplomacy

Dispatches

Jun 14, 2026

Experts react: The US and Iran just announced an interim peace deal. Here’s what we know so far.

By Atlantic Council experts

As details emerge, our experts are sharing their insights on what we know—and still don’t know—about the deal, and what to expect next.

Conflict Iran

Issue Brief

Jun 12, 2026

A renewed security and cooperation agenda for Colombia’s next government

By the US–Colombia Strategic Alignment Coalition

As Colombia heads to its presidential runoff election June 21, the next government will inherit a security crisis that requires a renewed US-Colombia agenda for dismantling criminal governance structures and the financial networks that sustain them.

Americas Colombia

Dispatches

Jun 12, 2026

It’s not a ‘deal.’ But Trump’s memorandum with Iran can be the start of something bigger.

By Jonathan Panikoff

What appears to be emerging now is a rough outline and high-level explanation of the concepts that an eventual deal could include.

Conflict Iran

Dispatches

Jun 12, 2026

The United States needs more amphibious ships at the ready

By Caleb Eames, Amy Cowley

A combined Amphibious Ready Group and Marine Expeditionary Unit bring a tremendous capability, but only if there are enough ships available.

Maritime Security Security & Defense

Econographics

Jun 12, 2026

As the US targets Brazil’s payment system, Europe should pay close attention 

By Alisha Chhangani

In its determination on Brazil’s trade practices, the USTR has zeroed in on the instant payment system Pix—raising alarms not only in Brasília but also in Brussels.

Brazil Digital Currencies

Experts

Events