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New Atlanticist

Aug 22, 2024

Geopolitics looms large as Pacific Islands leaders prepare to gather in Tonga

By Parker Novak

Leaders from countries in the Pacific Islands will meet August 26-30, at a moment when the growing rivalry between the United States and China is reshaping the Indo-Pacific.

Australia China

In the News

Aug 22, 2024

Wechsler quoted in VOA News on the potential for a regional war in the Middle East

By Atlantic Council

Defense Policy Iran

New Atlanticist

Aug 21, 2024

How a ‘Free North’ strategy can ensure Arctic and Baltic security

By Kaush Arha and Tom Dans

The United States and its allies must work together to counter Russian and Chinese malign activity in the Arctic and Baltic regions.

Maritime Security National Security

In the News

Aug 21, 2024

McCue co-authors chapter in edited volume on US and Indian approaches to nuclear security challenges

By Atlantic Council

On August 13, 2024, Forward Defense Visiting Senior Fellow Lieutenant Colonel James McCue co-authored a chapter in a new book published by Springer titled The Challenges of Nuclear Security: U.S. and Indian Perspectives.

Arms Control Crisis Management

New Atlanticist

Aug 20, 2024

Amid rising insecurity in Venezuela, the US and its partners must prepare for a new wave of migration

By Lucie Kneip

With the Maduro regime cracking down after a fraudulent presidential election, many Venezuelans who held out hope for political change are preparing to leave their country.

Americas Elections

New Atlanticist

Aug 20, 2024

Think the American century is over? Think again.

By Joseph S. Nye Jr.

The United States is an innovative and resilient society that, in the past, has been able to recreate and reinvent itself, writes Joseph S. Nye Jr.

Elections Politics & Diplomacy

New Atlanticist

Aug 19, 2024

NATO wants to be a leader on climate security. Here are the next steps to get there.

By Heidi Hardt and Jacqueline Burns

To adapt to the impacts of climate change on global security, NATO must improve how it incorporates climate security into its training and operational planning.

Climate Change & Climate Action Defense Policy

In the News

Aug 15, 2024

McCord joins MSNBC’s “Prosecuting Donald Trump” Podcast to discuss “Four Ring Circus”

By Atlantic Council

Elections Politics & Diplomacy

New Atlanticist

Aug 15, 2024

The IRA two years on: A signpost of the new economic policy consensus

By William Tobin

Signed in August 2022, the Inflation Reduction Act has prompted global competition among governments to make public investments in emerging industries and technologies.

Economy & Business International Markets

Econographics

Aug 14, 2024

Get ready for a volatile fall in the financial markets—but not necessarily a downturn

By Josh Lipsky, Alisha Chhangani

Between an election, the threat of conflict, and a slowing economy, there is likely to be more volatility in the months ahead. But volatility doesn’t mean a downturn—it just means there’s more uncertainty than usual. 

Economy & Business International Markets

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Events