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.

Political Gridlock at NATO

Dispatches
Mar 11, 2026

Twenty questions (and expert answers) about the Iran war

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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.

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Iran

Political Gridlock at NATO

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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

Political Gridlock at NATO

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
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NATOSource

Jun 10, 2011

Political Gridlock at NATO

By Con Coughling, the Wall Street Journal

From Con Coughling, the Wall Street Journal:  Many European powers, such as Germany, insist the NATO mission should be confined to the humanitarian objectives set out in U.N. resolution 1973, namely to protect innocent civilians and establish a cease-fire.

International Organizations Politics & Diplomacy

NATOSource

Jun 9, 2011

Liam Fox on NATO allies: “Too many are doing too little”

By the AP

From the AP :  The pressure on Germany, Poland, Spain, Turkey and Netherlands comes as the alliance continues with intensified airstrikes on Libya’s capital

United Kingdom United States and Canada

NATOSource

Jun 9, 2011

US warship visiting Romania may be 1st phase of missile defense system

By RIA Novosti

From RIA Novosti:  The U.S. Navy cruiser Monterey anchored in the Romanian southeastern Passenger Berth of the Port of Constanta on the Black Sea within the NATO European missile shield project, Romania news agency Actmedia said on Tuesday.

United States and Canada

NATOSource

Jun 8, 2011

Gates criticizes five NATO allies over Libya

By Peter Spiegel, the Financial Times

From Peter Spiegel, the Financial Times:  Robert Gates, the US defence secretary, criticised five European Nato members on Wednesday for not doing enough in the air war over Libya

United States and Canada

NATOSource

Jun 7, 2011

Obama and Congress clash over giving away sensitive missile defense information to Russia

By R. James Woolsey and Rebeccah Heinrichs, Foreign Policy

From R. James Woolsey and Rebeccah Heinrichs, Foreign Policy:  President Barack Obama’s administration recently threatened to veto the defense budget

United States and Canada

NATOSource

Jun 7, 2011

Obama and Merkel answers questions about Germany’s role in NATO and Libya Op

By the White House

From the White House:  Excerpts from remarks by President Obama and Chancellor Merkel in a Joint Press Conference

United States and Canada

NATOSource

Jun 6, 2011

The Obama administration’s dangerous course on Libya

By Richard G. Lugar, the Washington Post

From Richard G. Lugar, the Washington Post:  The House of Representatives sent the Obama administration a strong, bipartisan rebuke on Friday for failing to make the case for war in Libya or seeking congressional authorization for military action.

United States and Canada

NATOSource

Jun 4, 2011

RIP former Secretary of State and Atlantic Council Board member, Lawrence Eagleburger

By President Barack Obama, POLITICO

From President Barack Obama, POLITICO:  With the passing of former Secretary of State Lawrence Eagleburger, our nation has lost a distinguished diplomat and public servant.

United States and Canada

NATOSource

Jun 3, 2011

Tom Ricks: “the history of Europe since the Romans has been basically, What to do about Germany?”

By Thomas E. Ricks, Foreign Policy

From Thomas E. Ricks, Foreign Policy:  Robert Kaplan also said the biggest unreported story of the last two years is the re-emergence of an influential Germany.

United States and Canada

NATOSource

Jun 3, 2011

Success worth paying for in Afghanistan

By Michael O'Hanlon, the Washington Post

From Michael O’Hanlon, the Washington Post:  America’s political debate has turned to government spending, debt and the country’s long-term economic health. Many rightly view the military budget as an important ingredient in any deficit-reduction plan. But some have extended this logic to the war in Afghanistan, with even administration insiders telling The Post that spending […]

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Tayte French Lutz

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Economy & Business United States and Canada

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Uri Friedman

Senior Editorial Director

Coronavirus Democratic Transitions

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Hany Ghanem

Nonresident senior fellow

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

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Rachel Gillum

Nonresident Fellow

Digital Forensic Research Lab

Digital Policy Human Rights

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Michelle S. Giuda

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Freedom and Prosperity Center

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Katherine Golden

Associate Director, Editorial

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Public Event Thu, May 14, 2026 • 4:00 pm ET

Trade over aid: Prosperity for the US and the developing world
Politics & Diplomacy Resilience & Society United States and Canada
Public Event Thu, June 4, 2026 • 10:00 am ET

From the ground up: Federated biodefense
Crisis Management Infrastructure Protection Intelligence National Security
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