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In the News

Mar 3, 2025

Meyer interviewed in DW on the Trumps administration’s priorities for technology regulation and competition

On February 27, Joel Meyer, nonresident senior fellow in the Scowcroft Center’s GeoStrategy Initiative, was interviewed by DW after the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Action Summit in Paris. He argues that US Vice President JD Vance’s speech at the summit serves as a “wake-up-call” for European regulators to foster an “AI ecosystem that will allow Europe […]

Artificial Intelligence Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Mar 2, 2025

Charai in the National Interest: Zelensky’s Diplomatic Failure

By Ahmed Charai

Europe & Eurasia Politics & Diplomacy

Inflection Points

Mar 2, 2025

Zelenskyy and Europe confront the first contours of the Trump World Order

By Frederick Kempe

The Ukrainian president’s tempestuous recent meeting at the White House was a window into a larger transformation of global order by the US president.

Europe & Eurasia International Norms

In the News

Mar 1, 2025

Pınar Dost talked to Al Monitor on Turkey’s role on Russia-Ukraine ceasefire.

Conflict Eastern Europe

Fast Thinking

Feb 28, 2025

The Trump-Zelenskyy meeting just blew up. What now?

By Atlantic Council

Everything you need to know about the Ukrainian president’s tempestuous White House visit and what might come next.

Conflict Politics & Diplomacy

New Atlanticist

Feb 28, 2025

Canada’s G7 presidency should prioritize health innovation

By Carl Meacham

Canada should use its G7 presidency to communicate the long-term economic benefits of investing in health innovation.

Europe & Eurasia Resilience & Society

Op-Ed

Feb 28, 2025

Ullman in the Hill on the prospect of lasting peace in Ukraine

On February 24, Atlantic Council Senior Advisor Harlan Ullman published an op-ed for the Hill that analyzes the potential costs and consequences of ending the war in Ukraine. He argues that current European capabilities and unity cannot guarantee Ukraine’s security without US engagement.

Europe & Eurasia Politics & Diplomacy

New Atlanticist

Feb 28, 2025

How Merz can leverage Germany’s green transition for growth and security

By Carol Schaeffer

Cutting back on green policies would be an economic and strategic mistake. The incoming German government can either seize the momentum or let others lead the way.

Economy & Business Elections

In the News

Feb 28, 2025

Soofer interviewed on NucleCast podcast about homeland missile defense

By Atlantic Council

On February 25 Forward Defense senior fellow Robert Soofer was interviewed by Dr. Adam Lowther, Strategic Advisor to the ANWA Deterrence Center, on the NucleCast podcast. In the episode, they discussed the evolving threats from countries like North Korea, Russia, and China, and the need for a robust missile defense strategy that reassures allies and deters adversaries.

China Defense Policy

New Atlanticist

Feb 28, 2025

Starmer looks for his ‘Falklands moment’ during his first White House visit with Trump

By Philippe Dickinson

The British prime minister’s visit to the White House this week went well, but Europe’s security challenges at this pivotal moment require success on several other fronts as well.

Europe & Eurasia Politics & Diplomacy

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