NATO & Allies

Allied democracies can offer something U.S. industry desperately needs.

Simmering anger over former leader Imran Khan’s imprisonment drives protesters back to the streets—and toward Islamabad.

Kristalina Georgieva urges world leaders to implement protective measures to help keep the lights on.

Beijing’s collaborative approach is winning over other states.

Venezuela is showing cautious signs of political opening, but democratic transition is still far from guaranteed. The post With US backing, a democratic breakthrough in Venezuela may be within reach appeared first on Atlantic Council.

Addis Ababa’s forces have recaptured a key town as rifts deepen in the Horn of Africa.

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The latest report in the Atlantic Council’s Russia Tomorrow series assesses Russia’s threats to NATO’s eastern flank and evaluates the responses of Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, and Romania. The post The deterrence gap: How can NATO protect its front line from Russia? appeared first on Atlantic Council.

Despite the obstacles, foreign governments and U.S. lawmakers can begin the process of holding the president accountable.

Beijing may talk about safety, but its model of AI diffusion is made to go rogue.

As Japan, South Korea, and increasingly Thailand slide toward super-aged societies, Pakistan and Bangladesh have something they need: young people. The post South Asian governments should look east for opportunities for young workers appeared first on Atlantic Council.

Beijing’s third overseas base is also its second in Southeast Asia.

A foiled flydubai attack has revived the sense of abandonment many Israelis felt almost exactly three years earlier. The post Three years after October 7, Israel is facing inward appeared first on Atlantic Council.

In light of Russia’s record on biological weapons and lab accidents, the death of an anti-plague researcher raises questions to consider. The post Five things to know about the death at Russia’s anti-plague laboratory appeared first on Atlantic Council.

European embassies in Kyiv sent a message of defiance to Moscow this week following the Kremlin’s latest call for diplomats to leave Ukraine, writes Peter Dickinson. The post We are staying: European diplomats reject Russian calls to leave Ukraine appeared first on Atlantic Council.

Russia’s air war against Ukraine has recently entered a deadly new phase with round-the-clock jet drone attacks on civilian targets across Kyiv as Vladimir Putin seeks to make the Ukrainian capital unlivable and break the country’s resistance, writes Mykola Bielieskov. The post Jet drones are Putin’s secret weapon as he seeks to break Ukraine appeared first on Atlantic Council.

Recent war games highlight how Washington can improve its air defenses so the next round of fighting isn’t worse.

Even the threat of joint involvement could dramatically shift the Saudi-Houthi conflict.

Beijing is pushing for bigger families, but the realities of childbirth and early parenting make it a hard sell.

Trade, investment, technology, finance, energy, and critical minerals are increasingly intertwined with national security. But globalization is not ending—it is becoming more contested and fragmented. The post The new geoeconomics of Bretton Woods appeared first on Atlantic Council.

A hot, AI-driven economy certainly plays a role.

To reach their longstanding $100 billion trade ambition, the United States and Turkey should look beyond tariffs toward a broader economic bargain. The post Beyond tariffs: The US–Turkey trade relationship needs a bigger bargain appeared first on Atlantic Council.

A bloodless political victory may be far harder for Washington to handle.

Cutting fuel taxes for truckers might bring a little relief, but it won’t add any new supplies.

Jakarta’s attempts to align with Washington face a growing backlash at home.

In the film “NAZA,” Israeli soldiers reveal the workings of autonomous warfare.

The vote’s timing makes it a litmus test for progressive politics across Europe.

Malaysia has become a major destination for investment in semiconductors, data centers, AI, and advanced manufacturing. Its next challenge is to turn that investment into stronger domestic capabilities, higher productivity, and more value captured at home. The post Malaysia is invested in the industries of the future. Now it needs them to power productivity. appeared first on Atlantic Council.

French religiosity is surging—in tandem with political extremism.

Vladimir Putin’s latest plan for victory puts a cease-fire well out of reach.