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.

Biden sees missile defense and new CFE treaty as priorities

Inflection Points
Mar 31, 2025

‘What you’re witnessing is a revolution.’ Making sense of Trump’s head-spinning moves.

By
Frederick Kempe

As the past week made clear, the Trump administration is pushing ahead with what it sees as a revolution in the US approach to the world.

Economy & Business
Greenland

Biden sees missile defense and new CFE treaty as priorities

New Atlanticist
Mar 27, 2025

Our experts separate Signal from noise in the Trump team’s messages about bombing the Houthis

By
Atlantic Council experts

The still-unfolding revelations offer perhaps the clearest picture yet of how top officials in the Trump administration are thinking about US foreign policy.

Intelligence
Maritime Security

Biden sees missile defense and new CFE treaty as priorities

Issue Brief
Mar 27, 2025

Canada needs an economic statecraft strategy to address its vulnerabilities

By
Kimberly Donovan, Maia Nikoladze, Lize de Kruijf

To address threats from Russia and China and reduce trade overdependence on the United States, Canada’s federal government will need to consolidate economic power and devise an economic statecraft strategy that will leverage Canada’s economic tools to mitigate economic threats and vulnerabilities.

China
Cybersecurity

Content

NATOSource

Mar 11, 2011

Biden sees missile defense and new CFE treaty as priorities

By Joe Biden, the White House

From Joe Biden, the White House:  European security — using America’s improved relationship with Russia as a model, we also reset relations between Russia and NATO during last year’s Lisbon Summit, and a great deal of credit goes to President Medvedev.

United States and Canada

NATOSource

Mar 11, 2011

Kerry: “A no-fly zone for Libya”

By John F. Kerry, the Washington Post

From John F. Kerry, the Washington Post: [O]ur diplomatic efforts must extend beyond the United Nations. The support of NATO and the African Union are important.

International Organizations Politics & Diplomacy

NATOSource

Mar 11, 2011

Gates Faults U.S. Allies on Afghan War

By Elisabeth Bumiller, the New York Times

From Elisabeth Bumiller, the New York Times:  Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates sharply rebuked the United States’ allies on Friday for preparing to effectively abandon Afghanistan, threatening what he described as tenuous progress in the nearly decade-old war.

United States and Canada

NATOSource

Mar 11, 2011

NATO forces seize rockets from Iran in Afghanistan

By Kimberly Dozier, the AP

From Kimberly Dozier, the AP:  NATO forces in Afghanistan have seized 48 Iranian-made rockets intended to aid the Taliban’s spring battle campaign, the most powerful illicit weapons ever intercepted en route from the neighboring state, officials said Wednesday.

United Kingdom United States and Canada

NATOSource

Mar 10, 2011

New study: No-Fly Zone in Libya could cost billions

By Philip Ewing, Morning Defense

From Philip Ewing, Morning Defense:  A Libya no-fly zone could cost billions, according to a new study out today by the Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments.

United States and Canada

NATOSource

Mar 10, 2011

Libyan crisis reveals “the Obama conception of the U.S. role in the world”

By Scott Wilson, the Washington Post

From Scott Wilson, the Washington Post:  President Obama is content to let other nations publicly lead the search for solutions to the Libyan conflict, his advisers say

European Union International Organizations

NATOSource

Mar 9, 2011

Ambassador previews tomorrow’s NATO Defense Ministers meeting

By Ivo Daalder, the New Atlanticist

From Ivo Daalder, the New Atlanticist:  When U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert Gates meets with our 27 Allies this week, it will be no ordinary affair.

United States and Canada

NATOSource

Mar 9, 2011

NATO military officials briefing governments on range of options in Libya

By Karen DeYoung, the Washington Post

From Karen DeYoung, the Washington Post:  NATO military officials began briefing governments Tuesday night on a range of options that will be presented to defense ministers in Brussels on Thursday. The Obama administration, NATO and other international organizations are united in their belief that any military intervention in Libya would require some international backing. But […]

European Union International Organizations

NATOSource

Mar 9, 2011

Obama and Cameron agree that NATO will prepare “full spectrum of possible responses” against Libya

By the White House

From the White House:  The President spoke with Prime Minister Cameron of the United Kingdom today [3/8/11] about the situation in Libya.

United Kingdom United States and Canada

NATOSource

Mar 9, 2011

Washington’s Options on Libya

By the Editors of the New York Times

From the Editors of the New York Times:  The Obama administration is throwing out so many conflicting messages on Libya that they are blunting any potential pressure on the Libyan regime and weakening American credibility.

International Organizations Politics & Diplomacy
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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

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

Oluwayemisi Ajumobi

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Africa Center

Technology & Innovation Non-Traditional Threats
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Events

Public Event Tue, March 17, 2026 • 9:30 am ET

Transmission 2026: Durable infrastructure and regulations for a new digital age
Energy & Environment Energy Transitions United States and Canada
Public Event Fri, April 10, 2026 • 9:00 am ET

Game changers: Cures for 21st century biological threats
National Security Technology & Innovation United States and Canada
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