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Feb 2, 2025

Grundman featured in Newsweek on Hegseth

By Atlantic Council

On February 2, Steve Grundman, a senior fellow at Forward Defense, was featured in a Newsweek article discussing the likelihood that Hegseth will serve Trump's full term as defense secretary.

Defense Policy National Security

New Atlanticist

Feb 2, 2025

Israeli-Saudi normalization is within reach. Here’s what Trump and Netanyahu need to do next.

By Daniel B. Shapiro

A carefully sequenced series of steps, beginning but extending beyond the two leaders’ meeting this week, has the best likelihood of success.

Israel Middle East

Fast Thinking

Feb 1, 2025

What to know about Trump’s new tariffs

By Atlantic Council

Our experts outline the economic and political impacts that the United States’ tariffs will have on Canada, Mexico, and China.

China Economy & Business

New Atlanticist

Feb 1, 2025

Experts react: Trump just slapped tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China. What’s next?

By Atlantic Council experts

Our experts explain the economic and geopolitical implications of the US tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China.

China Economy & Business

In the News

Feb 1, 2025

Tannebaum quoted in Newsweek on DOGE’s access to Treasury payment systems

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Democratic Transitions Economy & Business

In the News

Feb 1, 2025

Lipsky quoted by Reuters on how China, Mexico, and Canada might retaliate against Trump’s tariff plans

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China Economy & Business

New Atlanticist

Jan 31, 2025

What to expect from Rubio’s trip to Central America and the Caribbean

By Jason Marczak, María Fernanda Bozmoski

The US secretary of state lands in Panama on February 1 to kick off his first foreign trip. Here’s what to expect at every stop on migration, security, and more.

Caribbean Migration

Beyond the border

Jan 31, 2025

Beyond the border: Your briefing on US-Mexico commerce

By the Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center

The first edition of the Beyond the border: Your briefing on US-Mexico commerce newsletter.

Economy & Business Mexico

Econographics

Jan 31, 2025

Mexican cartels as foreign terrorist organizations: Impact on US businesses

By Samantha Sultoon

Should the Trump administration choose to use the FTO designation on major Mexican cartels, it may have impacts that have not been fully evaluated.

Americas Economic Sanctions

New Atlanticist

Jan 31, 2025

Abolishing FEMA would hurt all Americans—particularly Trump voters

By Thomas S. Warrick

Instead of abolishing the agency, US President Donald Trump should support fixing its problems, making it more efficient, and changing its focus to include strategic resilience.

Politics & Diplomacy Resilience

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