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Jul 15, 2025

Ullman in the Hill on Trump’s National Security Council

On July 14, Atlantic Council Senior Advisor Harlan Ullman published an op-ed in the Hill on US President Trump’s “restructuring” of the National Security Council (NSC). He argues that clearly defined and streamlined decision-making processes are essential to improving the NSC’s effectiveness and ensuring coordinated national security policy.

National Security Security & Defense

Fast Thinking

Jul 14, 2025

Will Trump’s pivot on Putin change the war?

By Atlantic Council

Our experts unpack the US president’s turn toward providing military aid for Ukraine and applying economic pressure on Russia.

Conflict Defense Policy

Econographics

Jul 14, 2025

Injecting new life into Europe’s life science industry to improve competitiveness

By Emma Nix

US turmoil under Trump has shaken the life sciences sector, prompting top researchers to consider leaving. Europe now has a rare chance to attract this talent and revive its biotech and pharma industries—but only if it moves quickly and decisively before China does.

China Economy & Business

UkraineAlert

Jul 14, 2025

A Western-funded drone surge could end Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

By Mark Boris Andrijanič

Ukraine has the technology, talent, and industrial potential to prevail in the war with Russia, but currently lacks the funding to scale drone production to the necessary levels, writes Mark Boris Andrijanič.

Conflict Defense Technologies

UkraineAlert

Jul 13, 2025

Ukraine can benefit from growing tech ties between Gulf states and the US

By Anatoly Motkin

As the Middle East adjusts to new geopolitical realities, growing tech sector cooperation between the US and the Gulf states is creating a range of opportunities for Ukraine, writes Anatoly Motkin.

Conflict Cybersecurity

UkraineAlert

Jul 13, 2025

Ukraine Recovery Conference: Europe underlines long-term commitment

By Edward Verona

The 2025 Ukraine Recovery Conference, which took place in Rome on July 10-11, has provided a clear demonstration of continued European commitment to Ukraine, writes Edward Verona.

Conflict Drones

In the News

Jul 13, 2025

Kroenig quoted in the Wall Street Journal on potential US strategic pivot to Asia

On July 13, Matthew Kroenig, Atlantic Council vice president and Scowcroft Center senior director, was quoted in the Wall Street Journal on the suggestion by some officials within the US presidential administration that the United States should prioritize the Indo-Pacific over other regions.

China Defense Policy

In the News

Jul 12, 2025

Lipsky quoted in Agence France-Presse on the EU response to Trump tariff threats

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Economy & Business European Union

New Atlanticist

Jul 11, 2025

Three ways NATO can shift defense industrial capacity into high gear

By David Julazadeh, Kristen Taylor

The Alliance’s deterrence rests on more than unity—it depends on speed, readiness, and industrial credibility.

Defense Industry Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Jul 11, 2025

Lipsky quoted in Politico on competing G7 priorities

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China Economy & Business

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