Monitoring the global ‘Trump effect’

New Atlanticist Nov 13, 2024

The Trump trade wars are coming back. Here’s what to expect this time.

By Josh Lipsky

Donald Trump’s belief in tariffs is deeply rooted, and the incoming president is resolved to fill out his administration with those who will support his vision on trade.
China Economy & Business
Monitoring the global ‘Trump effect’

Inflection Points Nov 13, 2024

Trump is inheriting a more dangerous world

By Frederick Kempe

China, Russia, North Korea, and Iran are coordinating in unprecedented ways, posing new challenges to the incoming US president.
China Iran
Monitoring the global ‘Trump effect’

New Atlanticist Nov 4, 2024

US absence in the world is as dangerous as US weakness

By John Teichert

Just as the perception of US weakness can erode deterrence, so too would the perception that the United States is absent on the world stage.
Politics & Diplomacy Security & Defense

The US elections

Analysis from our experts following Donald Trump’s election win.

Monitoring the global ‘Trump effect’

New Atlanticist Nov 6, 2024

Donald Trump just won the presidency. Our experts answer the big questions about what that means for America’s role in the world.

When Trump returns to the presidency on January 20 next year, a number of global challenges will be awaiting him. Our experts outline what to expect.

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Monitoring the global ‘Trump effect’

New Atlanticist Nov 8, 2024

What the world thinks of Trump’s return to the US presidency

By Atlantic Council experts

From Ukraine to Australia, Sweden to Singapore, Atlantic Council experts examine how people in different countries view the decisive win by President-elect Donald Trump.
Australia Elections
Monitoring the global ‘Trump effect’

UkraineAlert Nov 7, 2024

Donald Trump’s election victory fuels hopes and fears in Ukraine

By Peter Dickinson

Donald Trump’s election win has sparked alarm in Ukraine, where many fear he will end US support for the country. However, some war-weary Ukrainians hope he can help end the Russian invasion, writes Peter Dickinson.

Conflict Elections

Content

Inflection Points Today

Dec 13, 2024

Monitoring the global ‘Trump effect’

By Frederick Kempe

The incoming president is already making waves in China, Iran, Ukraine, and NATO as he articulates goals and the world responds to them.

China Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Dec 13, 2024

Lichfield quoted by Politico on the Trump administration and the World Bank

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In the News

Dec 13, 2024

Mullaney quoted by the New York Times on potential US-EU trade agreements

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Economy & Business European Union

New Atlanticist

Dec 12, 2024

Chevron CEO Mike Wirth on what to expect on energy under the Trump administration

By Katherine Walla

At an Atlantic Council Front Page event, Wirth said the new administration will need to craft energy policies that balance environmental concerns, affordability, and national security.

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

Inflection Points Today

Dec 11, 2024

Trump’s ‘deep state’ dilemma

By Frederick Kempe

In this more perilous world, the incoming president will need to lean on the proven patriots in intelligence whom he has disparaged in the past.

Intelligence Politics & Diplomacy

EnergySource

Dec 11, 2024

The United States needs a durable national energy strategy

By Sara Vakhshouri

The United States lacks a comprehensive, long-term energy strategy that can persist through election cycles and aligns energy security with broader national interests. Congress should address this shortfall by mandating a “National Energy Strategy” that establishes a durable energy policy framework.

Energy Markets & Governance Geopolitics & Energy Security

Report

Dec 10, 2024

Europe and the United States need to revolutionize their defense industrial bases—and how they cooperate

By Rob Murray

With powerful state and nonstate actors challenging the post-World War II international order, innovation in the tech sector happening at breakneck speed, and climate change threats, NATO allies must rethink traditional defense cooperation to stay relevant.

Europe & Eurasia NATO

In the News

Dec 7, 2024

McDowell quoted by Bloomberg on tariffs’ effects on the US dollar

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Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Dec 6, 2024

Dollar Dominance Monitor cited by the Wall Street Journal on the dollar’s international use

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Economy & Business International Markets

In the News

Dec 6, 2024

Donovan quoted by the Wall Street Journal on how using sanctions impacts the dollar’s use as a national security tool

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Experts

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Dominika Kunertova

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security Transatlantic Security Initiative

Artificial Intelligence Central Europe

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Ethel Rudnitzki

Nonresident Journalist Fellow

Global China Hub

Brazil China

Expert

Dean Jackson

Nonresident Fellow

Digital Policy Elections

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Liliana Diaz

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Global Energy Center

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

Fellow

James Hursch

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security Transatlantic Security Initiative

Europe & Eurasia NATO

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William Yancey Brown

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Global Energy Center

Energy & Environment United States and Canada
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Events

Public Event Wed, December 18, 2024 • 9:00 am ET

The NATO perspective: Strengthening resilience within the Alliance
Europe & Eurasia NATO Resilience Security & Defense
Online Event Thu, January 9, 2025 • 9:00 am ET

Trump, trade, and tariffs: The global economy in 2025
China Economy & Business International Markets Macroeconomics