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Apr 4, 2025

Tannebaum interviewed by Bloomberg on China’s approach to Trump’s tariffs and why it’s unlikely to unwind retaliatory measures

Watch the full interview here

China Economy & Business

New Atlanticist

Apr 4, 2025

Experts React: How the world is responding to Trump’s ‘liberation day’ tariffs

By Atlantic Council experts

Atlantic Council experts tour the world to take stock of how US trading partners are responding to US President Donald Trump’s new reciprocal tariffs.

China Economy & Business

New Atlanticist

Apr 3, 2025

The European Commission’s Teresa Ribera: ‘We will defend’ Europeans in the face of new US tariffs

By Katherine Golden

The United States' new sweeping tariffs are “bad news for the whole world—including Americans,” Ribera said at an Atlantic Council Front Page event.

Digital Policy Economy & Business

EnergySource

Apr 3, 2025

Profitability and power: Fixing US critical minerals supply chains

By Ashley Zumwalt-Forbes

The global critical minerals race is well underway, and the American supply chain is behind. To regain momentum, the US must make this industry viable by creating a financial framework that attracts and retains capital.

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

Inflection Points

Apr 3, 2025

Why the markets keep getting Trump wrong

By Frederick Kempe

Investors repeatedly miscalculated US President Donald Trump’s far-reaching intentions regarding tariffs ahead of his announcements on April 2. Is this time different?

Economy & Business International Markets

UkraineAlert

Apr 3, 2025

The West must stop seeking Putin’s permission for peace in Ukraine

By Alyona Getmanchuk

If Western leaders are serious about achieving a lasting peace in Europe, they must move decisively to provide Ukraine with security guarantees without worrying whether Putin will agree or not, writes Alyona Getmanchuk.

Conflict European Union

Fast Thinking

Apr 2, 2025

How Trump’s ‘liberation day’ tariffs will transform global trade

By Atlantic Council

Our experts share their insights on how US President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs will impact US trade partnerships and the global economy.

China European Union

In the News

Apr 2, 2025

Gen Kevin P. Chilton, USAF (ret.), featured on the Mitchell Institute’s Commander panel

By Atlantic Council

On March 31, Forward Defense distinguished fellow Kevin P. Chilton was featured on the Mitchell Institute’s panel, “Setting the Nuclear Deterrence Record Straight: Commanders’ Perspectives.” On the panel, he joined former US Strategic Command commanders Gen. Robert Kehler, USAF (Ret.), and Adm. Charles A. Richard, USN (Ret.), to discuss the realities of nuclear deterrence today. Additionally, […]

China Defense Industry

New Atlanticist

Apr 2, 2025

Do Americans want a Mar-a-Lago Accord?

By Daniel McDowell and David Steinberg

The US public appears pleased with the dollar’s current value and international role. It will need a lot of convincing to support moves to upend the status quo.

Economy & Business International Markets

New Atlanticist

Apr 1, 2025

The Department of Defense has a user experience problem

By Hannah Hunt

To solve military technology user experience challenges, the Defense Department must align its software development practices with the needs of warfighters.

Defense Industry Defense Policy

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