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The Atlantic Council Technology Programs comprises five existing efforts—the Digital Forensic Research Lab (DFRLab), the GeoTech Center, the Cyber Statecraft Initiative, the Democracy + Tech Initiative, and the Capacity Building Initiative. These operations work together to address the geopolitical implications of technology and provide policymakers and global stakeholders necessary research, insights, and convenings to address challenges around global technology and ensure its responsible advancement.

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Issue Brief

May 7, 2026

The new playbook for AI leadership: The case of the United Arab Emirates

By Trisha Ray, Ryan Pan, Raul Brens Jr.

This report is the first in a series by the Atlantic Council’s GeoTech Center assessing emerging artificial intelligence (AI) powers around the world according to a novel five-pillar framework.

Artificial Intelligence Middle East

GeoTech Cues

May 7, 2026

To realize returns on their AI investments, corporations must consider their workers

By Reevana Balmahoon

For business leaders to benefit from the AI transformation, they need to prioritize workers and earn their trust.

Artificial Intelligence Digital Policy

Report

May 4, 2026

Powering data centers in emerging markets

By Phillip Cornell

This report examines how emerging markets are increasingly powering the next wave of data centers, with recommendations for policymakers.

Africa Artificial Intelligence

Strategic Insights Memo

May 1, 2026

Developing an Africa-focused tech agenda for the United States to outcompete China

By Conrad Tucker, Ginger Matchett, Samantha Wong, Peter Engelke

The competition between the US and China is playing out in the tech sector and one of the world's fastest-growing markets—the African continent. What can US companies and the US government do to foster mutually beneficial partnerships that are attractive to African consumers and leaders? Takeaways from recent workshops shed some light. 

Africa Artificial Intelligence

Inflection Points

Apr 30, 2026

Mythos, not the Iran war, is the most significant geopolitical warning of our time

By Frederick Kempe

Artificial intelligence is already accelerating life-changing breakthroughs, but it also poses generational risks.

Artificial Intelligence Politics & Diplomacy

Strategic Insights Memo

Apr 20, 2026

A US tech agenda focused on Latin America to outcompete China

By Samantha Wong, Ginger Matchett, Peter Engelke

Insights from on the ground in Colombia, where the United States and China's competition for influence is playing out in the tech sector, among other places. 

Artificial Intelligence China

Dispatches

Apr 15, 2026

Three elements Trump’s ‘Pax Silica’ needs to succeed

By Trisha Ray

The Trump administration’s new supply-chain coalition focused on artificial intelligence should address minerals processing, human capital, and standards.

Artificial Intelligence Politics & Diplomacy

Issue Brief

Apr 10, 2026

Navigating the European Union’s AI and health data framework

By Mark Scott

The EU is strengthening AI and health data governance, creating a more secure and trusted framework for innovation.

Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity

Issue Brief

Apr 9, 2026

Transatlantic cooperation on AI and national security

By Antonio Calcara

AI and its linkages with national security will play a key role in transatlantic relations. But absent more structured cooperation, the United States and the European Union risk drifting further apart on AI policy.

Artificial Intelligence Digital Policy

MENASource

Apr 7, 2026

American AI leadership can open a new chapter for Middle East integration

By Judd Olanoff

Countries will need access to cloud and compute like they need water and power plants. And they are turning to US companies to provide it.

Artificial Intelligence Israel

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