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UkraineAlert

Oct 15, 2026

Russia’s Starlink substitute poses a security threat far beyond Ukraine

By Joshua Stein

The Kremlin is currently in the process of deploying a satellite communications network known as Rassvet, creating concerns for the Russian invasion of Ukraine and for the wider international security environment, writes Joshua Stein.

China Conflict

UkraineAlert

Oct 13, 2026

Putin snubs Trump’s ceasefire as Russia aims to make Ukraine unlivable

By Maksym Beznosiuk, William Dixon

Hours after US President Donald Trump’s surprise Sunday announcement of an energy ceasefire between Kyiv and Moscow, Russia responded by bombing a series of Ukrainian power plants, write Maksym Beznosiuk and William Dixon.

Conflict Drones

Dispatches

Oct 9, 2026

The US just sanctioned the International Criminal Court. What’s next? 

By Atlantic Council experts

Atlantic Council experts weigh on what Washington's sanctions on the ICC could mean for international justice and how the court's supporters can respond.

Europe International Organizations

UkraineAlert

Oct 8, 2026

Russia’s jet drones pose a security threat far beyond Ukraine

By Leonid Baratz

Russian jet drones are currently terrorizing Ukraine’s civilian population and disrupting daily life for millions of people. It is only a matter of time before other countries are also confronted by this threat, writes Leonid Baratz.

Conflict Defense Technologies

Dispatches

Oct 2, 2026

It’s not just misuse: AI-enabled biological research also runs the risk of accidents

By Isobel Sowells and John “J.T.” O’Brien

Accidental releases are already a serious vulnerability at a time when AI is accelerating biological research.

Artificial Intelligence Technology & Innovation

Dispatches

Oct 2, 2026

What could make AI self-regulation work?

By Trisha Ray

For the new AI accord to work, industry self-regulation will need to be buttressed by binding enforcement or federal oversight.

Artificial Intelligence United States

UkraineAlert

Sep 30, 2026

Ukraine can play a key role enabling US energy exports to Europe

By Stephen Blank

As Russia expands the bombardment of Ukraine’s civilian infrastructure, changes are taking place in the country's energy sector with implications for the United States and the future shape of European gas markets, writes Stephen Blank.

Conflict European Union

UkraineAlert

Sep 29, 2026

Vladimir Putin only has two options in Ukraine: Total victory or endless war

By Peter Dickinson

US-led efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine War by offering the Kremlin limited territorial concessions reflect a fundamental misunderstanding of the imperial ambitions driving Putin's invasion, writes Peter Dickinson.

Conflict Disinformation

Dispatches

Sep 28, 2026

For better or for worse, NATO’s future could define Trump’s foreign policy legacy

By AM Sir Christopher Harper and Hans Binnendijk

The Pentagon’s review of US force posture in Europe have high stakes for the United States and the president himself.

Europe NATO

Atlantic Council Strategy Paper Series

Sep 28, 2026

Technology and the Global South: A US strategy for competitiveness

By Conrad Tucker, Peter Engelke

The United States and China are engaged in a strategic competition for scientific and technological leadership. To prevail, the United States must strengthen its tech-centric engagement with countries across the Global South.

Africa Artificial Intelligence
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Experts

Fellow

Jumaina Siddiqui

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security

Bangladesh Economy & Business

Millennium fellow

Emil Skandul

Principal Product Designer, Coatue Management

Millennium Leadership Program

Eastern Europe Media

Millennium fellow

Jennifer Thibodeau

Head of US Frontier Policy, Google DeepMind

Millennium Leadership Program

Digital Policy Europe & Eurasia
Gemma Ungoed-Thomas

Fellow

Gemma Ungoed-Thomas

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Adrienne Arsht National Security Resilience Initiative Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security

Artificial Intelligence Crisis Management

Fellow

Brian Walsh

GeoStrategy Initiative

Americas East Asia

Fellow

Sean Welch

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Forward Defense Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security

Defense Technologies Europe & Eurasia
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