United States and Canada

The United States has enjoyed an unparalleled period of peace and prosperity since the end of the Second World War, due to its construction of a rules-based international order and maintenance of close alliances and partnerships. Canada has been a key partner for the United States, both due to their close economic links and their shared border, the world’s longest at 5,525 miles. Canada is also a key NATO ally for the United States and is active in international diplomacy around the world.

President Obama: This is not a American battle; this is a NATO mission

Dispatches
Mar 11, 2026

Twenty questions (and expert answers) about the Iran war

By
Atlantic Council experts

As the US-Israeli war against Iran reverberates across the Middle East and the globe, Atlantic Council experts bring clarity to the fast-moving events.

Conflict
Iran

President Obama: This is not a American battle; this is a NATO mission

Event Recap
Mar 6, 2026

Inside Trump’s long-term economic strategy, with EXIM Bank’s John Jovanovic

By
Katherine Golden

At an Atlantic Council Front Page event, Jovanovic talked about the supply chains he is working to reshape, from critical minerals to energy.

Trade and tariffs
United States and Canada

President Obama: This is not a American battle; this is a NATO mission

Dispatches
Feb 25, 2026

Why the Arctic matters to the United States

By
Julia Nesheiwat

The region is rapidly becoming a geopolitical arena where Russia and China’s deepening cooperation challenges Western dominance.

China
Critical Minerals

Content

NATOSource

Sep 30, 2009

President Obama: This is not a American battle; this is a NATO mission

By the White House

From the White House: This is not a [sic] American battle; this is a NATO mission, as well. And we are working actively and diligently to consult with NATO at every step of the way. And I’m very grateful for the leadership that Secretary General Rasmussen has shown in committing NATO to a full partnership […]

United States and Canada

Event Recap

Sep 29, 2009

First Annual Members’ Conference – United States and International Law

By James Joyner

Summary of the breakout conversation “United States and International Law” at the 2009 Annual Members’ Conference. PARTICIPANTS: Ms. Elizabeth Andersen, Executive Director, American Society of International Law Hon. John Bellinger, III, Former Legal Advisor, Department of State Moderated by Dr. Frances Burwell, Vice President, Atlantic Council

United States and Canada

NATOSource

Sep 29, 2009

Germany’s New Government Faces Tough Work Abroad

By Spiegel

From Spiegel: But the most pressing problem will likely be the development of a new course in Afghanistan, [director of the German Institute for International and Security Affairs (SWP), Volker] Perthes says. Although the Afghanistan mission, he says, is not a ‘vital question for NATO’ — the alliance is too stable for that — Germany’s […]

United States and Canada

Event Recap

Sep 29, 2009

First Annual Members’ Conference – U.S.-EU Strategic Dialogue

By James Joyner

Summary of the breakout conversation “U.S.-EU Strategic Dialogue” at the 2009 Annual Members’ Conference. PARTICIPANTS: Mr. James Elles, Member of European Parliament; Atlantic Council Individual Member Hon. Marc Grossman,* Vice Chairman, The Cohen Group; Former Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Hon. Robert Hutchings,* Diplomat in Residence, Woodrow Wilson School of Public & International […]

European Union International Organizations

NATOSource

Sep 29, 2009

Lugar Wants ‘Boots on the Ground’ in Eastern Europe

By the New Atlanticist

From the New Atlanticist: Senator Richard Lugar, speaking at the Atlantic Council, made a passionate plea for a stronger NATO commitment to East and Central Europe, including “boots on the ground…” “The risk is that whatever strategic benefit the Alliance might realize from the new version of missile defense will be outweighed by the intra-Alliance […]

United States and Canada

NATOSource

Sep 28, 2009

NATO not running from Afghanistan fight: Rasmussen

By Reuters

From Reuters: The new head of NATO, in his first major U.S. speech as secretary-general, will address what he says are doubts in America over the alliance and fears that allies are “running from the fight” in Afghanistan. Anders Fogh Rasmussen, in prepared remarks seen by Reuters, will acknowledge the need for more resources to […]

United States and Canada

NATOSource

Sep 26, 2009

Russia won’t put missiles in Kaliningrad: Medvedev

By Reuters

From Reuters: Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said on Friday he will call off his decision to deploy missiles in the enclave of Kaliningrad, his response to the United States scrapping missile shield plans in Europe… “When I announced this decision I said it was a reaction to the creation of a third positioning region,” Medvedev […]

United States and Canada

NATOSource

Sep 26, 2009

Belgium to join Sheppard AFB program

By the Times Record News

From the Times Record News: Belgium will be reentering the Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training Program at Sheppard’s 80th Flying Training Wing next year, and the business of training NATO air warriors will continue as usual, according to ENJJPT steering committee chairman Brig. Gen. Franco Marsiglia, commander of the Italian Air Force Academy. The steering […]

United States and Canada

NATOSource

Sep 25, 2009

Germany and Russia: likely bedfellows

By the Guardian

From the Guardian: Germany is Russia’s closest ally inside Europe. Berlin remains a pragmatic advocate for Russia within the EU and Nato – to the point of defending Moscow from attacks by the new EU members of eastern Europe. There are, of course, sound reasons for this: Germany is Russia’s biggest export and trading partner. […]

European Union International Organizations

NATOSource

Sep 25, 2009

Shooting down a plan

By the Economist

From the Economist: But Czech and Polish politicians feel abandoned. They pushed for the scheme in the face of Russian threats and sceptical public opinion at home. They hoped that a permanent American military presence in their countries meant a stronger commitment to defend their territory than the paper guarantee offered by NATO. To make […]

United States and Canada
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Ryan J. Lamke

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Arabic China

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Will LaRivee

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East Asia Security & Defense

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Ivy Lau-Schindewolf

International Policy and Partnerships, OpenAI

Millennium Leadership Program

China Digital Policy

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Josh Lawson

Head of Civic and Strategic Risk, Open AI

Millennium Leadership Program

Technology & Innovation United States and Canada

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Keir Lieber

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Forward Defense Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security

China Defense Policy

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Josh Lipsky

Chair, International Economics

GeoEconomics Center

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Game Changers: Cures for 21st Century Biological Threats
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2026 Transatlantic Forum on GeoEconomics

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