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With Boris Johnson, will Britain get Brexit or a general election?

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Nov 10, 2025

France’s policy on China: Strategic autonomy and less naïveté

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Zoltán Fehér

Over the last decade, France’s long-standing engagement with China has transformed into a more nuanced and cautious dynamic, reflecting a growing emphasis on balancing. This shift is guided by France’s pursuit of strategic autonomy, its effort to “de-risk” economic and security ties, and the broader geopolitical realities unfolding in the Indo-Pacific.

China
Economy & Business

With Boris Johnson, will Britain get Brexit or a general election?

New Atlanticist
Aug 28, 2025

Germany wants to double its defense spending. Where should the money go?

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Atlantic Council experts

After decades of Berlin underinvesting in its defense, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has plans to transform the Bundeswehr into Europe’s strongest military. 

Defense Policy
Europe & Eurasia

With Boris Johnson, will Britain get Brexit or a general election?

New Atlanticist
Aug 19, 2025

Europe needs to keep up the momentum for Ukraine after its White House show of force

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Jörn Fleck, James Batchik

Among other steps, European leaders should press forward on defining what security guarantees for Ukraine look like.

European Union
France

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New Atlanticist

Jul 25, 2019

With Boris Johnson, will Britain get Brexit or a general election?

By John M. Roberts

New UK prime minister will be tested quickly

United Kingdom

EconoGraphics

Jul 23, 2019

My Way or the Huawei: 5G at the Center of US-China Strategic Competition

By OLE MOEHR | GRAPHICS BY MARIANNA ASLUND, NICK BROWN, ANDREW LASCALEIA

On July 22, President Trump met with a group of major tech CEOs to discuss the easing of some restrictions on US companies supplying high-tech parts to Chinese telecommunications company Huawei. In May, the US Commerce Department banned US companies from selling any products to Huawei. The Chinese company’s position as the world’s leading provider of 5G technology has made it a focal point of the escalating great power competition between China and the United States. This edition of the EconoGraphic explains the US government’s move to blacklist Huawei, outlines the ban’s potential costs, and describes why US allies are conflicted about banning Huawei.

China
Economy & Business

New Atlanticist

Jul 23, 2019

Johnson takes the reins as Britain remains on uncertain Brexit course

By David A. Wemer

Johnson must quickly find a way forward along an increasingly uncertain Brexit road

United Kingdom

New Atlanticist

Jul 23, 2019

France’s digital tax: all about leverage?

By Jörn Fleck and Alex Baker

The new measure should be a warning that European states will adopt unilateral solutions to update tax rules

Digital Policy
Economy & Business

New Atlanticist

Jul 22, 2019

Macron’s Belgrade pivot

By Petrit Selimi

Macron's trip may yet be remembered as a turning point for French involvement in the Balkans. The payoff could be big for France, but it must first decide if it is willing to prove that the Balkans truly belong in Europe.

France
The Balkans

New Atlanticist

Jul 19, 2019

Tehran seizes British ships as Gulf pressures intensify

By David A. Wemer

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced that it seized a British tanker in the Strait of Hormuz on July 19, and a second British-owned tanker was boarded before being released, in the latest escalation over control of one of the world’s most vital energy trade waterways.

Iran
United Kingdom

New Atlanticist

Jul 18, 2019

Dutch prime minister: Europe should embrace Trump’s multilateral criticisms as opportunity for reform

By David A. Wemer

Despite the disagreements, the United States and Europe need to work together to secure a better world, Rutte advised.

European Union
International Organizations

In the News

Jul 17, 2019

Ullman in UPI: Britain’s greatness may protect against horrible Brexit outcome

By Harlan Ullman

Elections
European Union

In the News

Jul 12, 2019

Fleck quoted in CNBC on US tariffs for French products

By Atlantic Council

Digital Policy
Economic Sanctions

New Atlanticist

Jul 10, 2019

Strain on the ‘Special Relationship’ as British ambassador resigns over leak

By David A. Wemer

London’s top representative in Washington has resigned his post after unprecedented pressure from the White House against a top US ally, the latest sign of an increasingly rocky special relationship.

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Andrea Rigoni

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Kipkorir Koskei

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Richard Hurowitz

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Nik Foster

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