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Auerswald and Zysk in Insider: Russia’s militarization of the Arctic

Experts react Oct 24, 2022

Experts react: Rishi Sunak makes history as newest UK prime minister. Can he calm a country in chaos?

By Atlantic Council experts

Can Sunak calm the markets and the country? What should the world expect from Great Britain’s new leader? Our experts are on the case.

Democratic Transitions Europe & Eurasia

Experts react Oct 20, 2022

Experts react: What the resignation of UK Prime Minister Liz Truss means for Britain and the world

By Atlantic Council experts

Our experts tell us what this political shuffling means for the United Kingdom—and whether there’s truly a “unity candidate” in the running to take the helm.

Economy & Business Elections

New Atlanticist Sep 16, 2022

The lesson Queen Elizabeth II leaves for King Charles III

By Andrew R. Marshall

The United Kingdom is a country where change has been the rule. And what’s most notable about the monarchy is, in fact, its ability to adapt to that change.

Politics & Diplomacy Resilience & Society

Explore the #BritainDebrief Series

#BritainDebrief

#BritainDebrief is an interview series dedicated to taking on the debates of Britain’s role in the world after Brexit. Hosted by Europe Center senior fellow Ben Judah and joined by leading experts, policymakers, and officials, #BritainDebrief explores today’s key foreign policy issues affecting Britain and the world from Afghanistan to AUKUS, Brexit, COVID-19, China, kleptocracy, Russia, and more.

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Featured Event

Online Event Thu, March 10, 2022 • 3:30 pm ET

2022 Christopher J. Makins lecture – A conversation with UK Foreign Secretary Liz Truss

AN #ACFRONTPAGE EVENT – UK Foreign Secretary Liz Truss joined the Atlantic Council for the 2022 Christopher J. Makins Lecture for a special conversation about the British and Western response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Conflict Defense Policy Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia

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Recent Events

Online Event Tue, July 12, 2022 • 9:00 am ET

Charting a new path in the world: The United Kingdom’s data protection reforms

Digital Policy Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia European Union

Online Event Thu, April 28, 2022 • 8:30 am ET

The future of UK banking and finance

A conference launching new research on UK financial competitiveness and the impact on the global economy featuring senior British, US, and European leaders across government, academia, and the private sector.

Economy & Business Financial Regulation International Markets United Kingdom

Online Event Fri, March 18, 2022 • 12:30 pm ET

A structural response to Russia’s war

Civil Society Climate Change & Climate Action Corruption Economic Sanctions

Online Event Wed, February 9, 2022 • 11:00 am ET

Parliamentary perspectives: The Russia-Ukraine crisis

Central Europe Conflict Defense Policy Europe & Eurasia

Program

The Europe Center promotes the transatlantic leadership and strategies required to ensure a strong Europe.

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In the News

Nov 8, 2022

Auerswald and Zysk in Insider: Russia’s militarization of the Arctic

On November 8, TSI NRSFs David Auerswald and Katarzyna Zysk were quoted in Insider discussing implications of Russia’s militarization in the Artic.

Europe & Eurasia Northern Europe

Issue Brief

Nov 3, 2022

Power projection: Accelerating the electrification of US military ground vehicles

By Reed Blakemore, Tate Nurkin

Reed Blakemore and Tate Nurkin highlight advantages and propose next steps of the electrification of US military ground vehicles in this Global Energy Center and Forward Defense issue brief.

Climate Change & Climate Action Defense Industry

UkraineAlert

Oct 26, 2022

The West needs a more united approach to sanctioning Putin’s elite

By David Clark

With Russia's invasion of Ukraine now in its ninth month, it is time for a coordinated approach to sanctioning Putin's elite that reflects the seriousness of the threat they pose to global security, writes David Clark.

Conflict Corruption

Fast Thinking

Oct 24, 2022

What to expect from Rishi Sunak’s Britain

By Atlantic Council

Can Sunak steady the markets, the country, and the Conservative Party? How will minority communities in Britain view a history-making prime minister of Indian descent?

Democratic Transitions Europe & Eurasia

Experts react

Oct 24, 2022

Experts react: Rishi Sunak makes history as newest UK prime minister. Can he calm a country in chaos?

By Atlantic Council experts

Can Sunak calm the markets and the country? What should the world expect from Great Britain’s new leader? Our experts are on the case.

Democratic Transitions Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Oct 21, 2022

CBDC tracker cited in The Banker on solving CBDC interoperability for cross-border payments.

Read the full article here.

Digital Currencies Digital Policy

In the News

Oct 21, 2022

Nonresident senior fellow Sarah Bauerle-Danzman quoted in Bloomberg on the likelihood of CFIUS interference with Elon Musk

Read the full article here.

Economy & Business International Markets

In the News

Oct 21, 2022

Senior Director Josh Lipsky quoted in Politico on international tension due to the Fed raising interest rates

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Economic Sanctions Economy & Business

Fast Thinking

Oct 20, 2022

Can Britain pull out of its political turmoil?

By Atlantic Council

Our experts weigh in on Prime Minister Liz Truss' resignation, what will it take to right the ship of state, and whether a Brexit reversal is on the table.

Economy & Business Elections

Experts react

Oct 20, 2022

Experts react: What the resignation of UK Prime Minister Liz Truss means for Britain and the world

By Atlantic Council experts

Our experts tell us what this political shuffling means for the United Kingdom—and whether there's truly a "unity candidate" in the running to take the helm.

Economy & Business Elections