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.

US official: “I keep having to tell Europeans that things are not so bad”

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

US official: “I keep having to tell Europeans that things are not so bad”

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

US official: “I keep having to tell Europeans that things are not so bad”

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

Jun 2, 2011

US official: “I keep having to tell Europeans that things are not so bad”

By Charlemagne, the Economist

From Charlemagne, the Economist:  Mr Obama’s tour comes when the two sides of the Atlantic are contending with the effects of the most acute economic crisis in eight decades.

Economy & Business European Union

NATOSource

Jun 1, 2011

Election in Turkey will have an impact across the Middle East

By Anthony Shadid, the New York Times

From Anthony Shadid, the New York Times:  As Turkey heads to an election on June 12 — the size of Mr. [Recep Tayyip] Erdogan’s majority the only question — the country faces an Arab Spring, which took it by surprise

European Union International Organizations

NATOSource

May 31, 2011

Pentagon now has list of cyber-weapons to defend US in computer warfare

By Ellen Nakashima, the Washington Post

From Ellen Nakashima, the Washington Post:  The Pentagon has developed a list of cyber-weapons and -tools, including viruses that can sabotage an adversary’s critical networks, to streamline how the United States engages in computer warfare.

Cybersecurity Security & Defense

Event Recap

May 31, 2011

After Fukushima: The Future of Nuclear Energy in the United States and Europe

By Jason Harmala

On May 31, 2011, the Atlantic Council Energy and Environment Program and The Center for Transatlantic Relations at the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies, co-hosted a conference titled “After Fukushima – The Future of Nuclear Energy in the United States and Europe.” The goal of the conference was to promote a sober and […]

Europe & Eurasia Japan

NATOSource

May 31, 2011

NATO SecGen urges US to stick to current Afghan strategy

By James Blitz, the Financial Times

From James Blitz, the Financial Times:  The US must stick to its broad counter insurgency strategy in Afghanistan and reject calls for a narrower focus under which Washington would significantly reduce troop numbers, Nato’s senior diplomat has warned. In the aftermath of the killing of Osama bin Laden, some US politicians have argued that Washington […]

United States and Canada

NATOSource

May 30, 2011

Memorial Day message from Adm. Stavridis, SACEUR

By James Stavridis, U.S. European Command

From James Stavridis, U.S. European Command:  We have lost many brave men and women in Iraq.  Army Private First Class Diego Rincon of Georgia wrote his mother a “last letter home.” “Whether I make it or not, it’s all part of the plan.  It can’t be changed, only completed.  “Mother” will be the last word […]

United States and Canada

NATOSource

May 30, 2011

Op commander sees possible mission for NATO troops in post-Gaddafi Libya

By Tsvetelia Tsolova, Reuters

From Tsvetelia Tsolova, Reuters:  U.S. Admiral Samuel Locklear, commander of the Joint Operations Command at Naples conducting the Libya campaign, declined to comment whether NATO would expand its operation with forces on ground.

European Union International Organizations

NATOSource

May 29, 2011

McCain: U.S.-Led Operation Would Have Gotten Rid of Qaddafi by Now

By Fox News

From Fox News:  The United States should be running military operations in Libya, not leaving it to NATO, Arizona Sen. John McCain said Sunday

United States and Canada

NATOSource

May 27, 2011

Russia’s Rogozin Seeks to Scare Bulgaria Away from US Missile Shield

By novinite.com

From novinite.com:  Bulgaria may become a target of terrorists if it accepts on its territory elements from the US/NATO missile shield in Europe, according to Russian Ambassador to NATO Dmitry Rogozin. Rogozin made his warning Friday in Bulgaria’s Varna, which is hosting a session of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly. . . . "As far as […]

United States and Canada

NATOSource

May 27, 2011

Russia, U.S. unlikely to agree on missile defense by end of Obama’s tenure – U.S. envoy

By RIA Novosti

From RIA Novosti:  Russia and the United States are unlikely to agree on the missile defense issue by the end of U.S. President Barack Obama’s term, U.S. Ambassador to Russia, John Beyrle said on Friday.

United States and Canada
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Experts

Staff

Robert Bradley

Associate Director for Government Relations and Policy

Bipartisan Commission on Biodefense​ Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security

National Security Politics & Diplomacy

Fellow

Erik Brattberg

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Europe Center

Danish Digital Policy
Graham Brookie

Staff

Graham Brookie

Vice President - Atlantic Council Technology Programs

Digital Forensic Research Lab

Disinformation National Security

Staff

Emerson T. Brooking

Director of Strategy and Resident Senior Fellow

Digital Forensic Research Lab

Defense Policy Disinformation

Fellow

Chris Brummer

Nonresident Senior Fellow

GeoEconomics Center

Digital Currencies Economy & Business

Millennium fellow

Nathan Bruschi

Chief Executive Officer, Anchorwork Inc.

Millennium Leadership Program

Civil Society East Asia
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Events

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