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The countries of the Western Hemisphere have been closely connected economically, politically, and socially for most of their modern existence. Growing trade links, increased migrant and refugee flows, internal challenges of corruption and crime, and spillover from failed states are making these connections more important and require closer cooperation between governments and societies to maintain stability, address common challenges, and maximize prosperity across all of the Americas

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New Atlanticist

Dec 14, 2018

A view From congress

By Ashish Kumar Sen

wo US lawmakers—one serving and another incoming—listed their top national security concerns at the Atlantic Council’s Annual Forum in Washington on December 14.

Economy & Business United States and Canada

New Atlanticist

Dec 14, 2018

Why it will be hard to kill NAFTA if Congress does not approve Trump’s trade deal with Mexico and Canada

By Ashish Kumar Sen

“If the new treaty doesn’t pass, NAFTA will be more resilient and more difficult to kill,” said Jesus Seade, Chief NAFTA negator for Andres Manuel López Obrador, at the Atlantic Council’s Annual Forum in Washington on December 14.

Economy & Business Mexico

New Atlanticist

Dec 14, 2018

Atlantic Council’s leadership outlines vision for the future

By David A. Wemer

“You rise and fall based on your ability to change when the environment around you changes,” said Atlantic Council’s outgoing interim chairman, retired US Marine Corps Gen. James L. Jones, Jr., “If you cannot change... you [will] fail.”

Civil Society International Norms

New Atlanticist

Dec 14, 2018

US Sen. Mark Warner and Adm. Michael Rogers make the case for cyber security

By Ashish Kumar Sen

“On a percentage basis, our near peer adversaries… Russia and China, even with much smaller defense budgets, are disproportionately spending in the domains of cyber and misinformation, in particular,” said US Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA).

Cybersecurity Security & Defense

New Atlanticist

Dec 13, 2018

Five takeaways from Latin America’s presidential elections in 2018

By Valentina Sader

The next four years are an opportunity for each government to implement reforms necessary for the growth and development of the region’s three largest democracies.  

Brazil Colombia

In the News

Dec 12, 2018

Wayne Testifies Before Senate Committee on the Judiciary on Border Security and Us-Mexico Economic Ties

Watch the full discussion here

Mexico

IranSource

Dec 12, 2018

Can Brazil’s Relationship With Iran Survive a New Administration?

By Fatemeh Aman

The trade and economic partnership between Iran and Brazil has expanded in recent years and was slated to grow even further after the completion of the Iran nuclear dealin 2015. But questions are being raised about this relationship after the victory of President-elect Jair Bolsonaro. Brazil is Iran’s seventh-largest trade partner and by far its most important economic […]

Brazil Iran

New Atlanticist

Dec 11, 2018

A path forward in Afghanistan

By Bharath Gopalaswamy and James B. Cunningham

There is an opportunity to bring the conflict in Afghanistan to an end, but doing so will require time, commitment, and an effort commensurate to the task.

Afghanistan Conflict

Report

Dec 11, 2018

Review of President Trump’s South Asia strategy

By Bharath Gopalaswamy, Amb James B. Cunningham, et al

Over one year after the announcement of the Trump administration’s strategy in Afghanistan and South Asia, significant opportunity remains to improve efforts to achieve peace. In the Atlantic Council South Asia Center’s new report, Review of President Trump’s South Asia Strategy: The Way Ahead, One Year In, authors Dr. Bharath Gopalaswamy, Director, South Asia Center, Atlantic […]

Afghanistan Security & Defense

New Atlanticist

Dec 5, 2018

Can sanctions put a dent in crypto crime?

By Michael B. Greenwald

On November 28, the US Treasury Department took an important step in responding to the SamSam ransomware cyberattacks, which occurred earlier this year. Considered one of the most effective cyberattacks in US history, the hackers behind SamSam since 2015 have targeted institutions ranging from companies to hospitals to schools, demanding payments in Bitcoin as ransom. […]

Technology & Innovation United States and Canada
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Millennium fellow

Fatima Abbas

Director of Tribal and Native Affairs, Department of Treasury

Millennium Leadership Program

Politics & Diplomacy Rule of Law

Fellow

Mahmoud Abouelnaga

Nonresident Senior Fellow

GeoTech Center

Africa Americas

Fellow

Grace Abuhamad

Former Nonresident Fellow

Digital Forensic Research Lab

Digital Policy Internet

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Elliot Ackerman

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Forward Defense Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security

Afghanistan Defense Policy

Staff

Iryna Adam

Research Associate

Digital Forensic Research Lab

Eastern Europe English

Fellow

Anca Agachi

Nonresident Fellow

Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security Transatlantic Security Initiative

Africa Conflict
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Trade over aid: Prosperity for the US and the developing world
Politics & Diplomacy Resilience & Society United States and Canada
Public Event Thu, June 4, 2026 • 10:00 am ET

From the ground up: Federated biodefense
Crisis Management Infrastructure Protection Intelligence National Security
Flagship Event Tue, June 9, 2026 • 9:00 am ET

2026 Global Energy Forum

The tenth Global Energy Forum will chart the course for continued innovation, collaboration, and leadership in the global energy transition. 
Africa Americas Climate Change & Climate Action Critical Minerals
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