United States and Canada

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.

Missile defense is not expendable

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

Missile defense is not expendable

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

Missile defense is not expendable

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

Nov 21, 2011

Missile defense is not expendable

By Bruce Klingner and Sally McNamara, CNN

From Bruce Klingner and Sally McNamara, CNN:  Ballistic missiles pose an increasing risk to the United States and its allies, particularly as more nations strive to acquire nuclear weapons. The once exclusive nuclear weapons club now has nine members, and Iran is knocking on the clubhouse door. Altogether, at least 32 countries have ballistic missile capabilities. […]

United States and Canada

NATOSource

Nov 21, 2011

Does Turkey see itself as a power broker between NATO and China?

By Gökhan Bacik, Zaman

From Gökhan Bacik, Zaman:  It would not be wrong to describe the huge area from Spain to eastern Turkey, including North Africa, as the “NATO zone.” NATO is the most important rule-maker in this large geographical area.

European Union International Organizations

NATOSource

Nov 21, 2011

Why Russia is no closer to working with NATO on missile defense

By the Economist

From the Economist:  The hopes at NATO’s 2010 Lisbon summit that Russia might be a partner in the missile-defence system meant to protect Europe from a nuclear-armed “rogue” state are looking increasingly forlorn.

United States and Canada

NATOSource

Nov 21, 2011

US budget woes could hit European missile defense

By Desmond Butler, the AP

From Desmond Butler, the AP:  A breakdown in high-stakes budget talks in Congress could threaten plans for a missile defense shield in Europe.

United States and Canada

NATOSource

Nov 20, 2011

Do Not Attack Syria

By Aaron David Miller, the International Herald Tribune

From Aaron David Miller, the International Herald Tribune:  The Arab League suspends Syrian membership; the king of Jordan calls for Bashar al-Assad’s departure; Turkey appears ready for more aggressive anti-Assad measures; defectors from the Syrian Army are attacking regime targets.

United Kingdom United States and Canada

NATOSource

Nov 20, 2011

Will NATO Intervene In Syria?

By James Joyner, the New Atlanticist

From James Joyner, the New Atlanticist:  Among the explanations given for why the West intervened in Libya but has thus far stayed out of the far greater crisis in Syria has been the lack of regional support for action. That excuse appears to be nearing its expiration date. As NATOSource reported earlier today, the Arab League has […]

United Kingdom United States and Canada

Event Recap

Nov 18, 2011

Roundtable Discussion on US-Russia Relations with Dr. Sergey Rogov

By Jason Harmala

On November 18th, the Transatlantic Relations Program hosted a discussion with Dr. Sergey Rogov, director of the Institute for US and Canadian Studies at the Russian Academy of Sciences and a delegation from the Center for US-Russia Rapprochement.

Missile Defense Russia

Event Recap

Nov 17, 2011

Transatlantic Approaches to Security in an Evolving Arctic

By Jason Harmala

On November 17, the Atlantic Council hosted a part-day conference on Arctic security. The event began with a word of welcome by Board Director Sherri Goodman, and an introduction by Ambassador Wegger Chr. Strommen of Norway, who stressed the importance of Arctic issues not only to Norway, but to the world. 

Europe & Eurasia Northern Europe

New Atlanticist

Nov 17, 2011

Picking A President: The System Works

By James Joyner

The Republican candidates for president are tripping over themselves to see who can say the most embarrassingly inept thing on foreign affairs. Erstwhile front-runner Herman Cain has singlehandedly kept the late-night comics supplied with material, most recently by giving the impression that he was completely oblivious to the fact that the United States had been militarily involved in […]

Elections Politics & Diplomacy

NATOSource

Nov 17, 2011

Pentagon warns of cyber and kinetic retaliation to significant cyber attack against the US

By Bill Gertz, Inside the Ring

From Bill Gertz, Inside the Ring:  The president is ready to approve military cyberattacks or "kinetic" bombing raids in response to major cyberattacks on the United States, according to a Pentagon report to Congress.

Cybersecurity Security & Defense
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Experts

Millennium fellow

Fatima Abbas

Director of Tribal and Native Affairs, Department of Treasury

Millennium Leadership Program

Politics & Diplomacy Rule of Law

Fellow

Grace Abuhamad

Former Nonresident Fellow

Digital Forensic Research Lab

Digital Policy Internet

Fellow

Elliot Ackerman

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Forward Defense Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security

Afghanistan Defense Policy

Staff

Iryna Adam

Research Associate

Digital Forensic Research Lab

Eastern Europe English

Fellow

Anca Agachi

Nonresident Fellow

Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security Transatlantic Security Initiative

Africa Conflict

Fellow

Paul Amato

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Forward Defense Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security

Missile Defense Nuclear Deterrence
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Events

Flagship Event Fri, December 11, 2026 • 8:30 am ET

2026 Transatlantic Forum on GeoEconomics

The Transatlantic Forum on GeoEconomics is an annual flagship convening focused on issues at the nexus of economics, finance, foreign policy, and national security.
Digital Policy Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia European Union