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Scowcroft Strategy Scorecard: Grading Canada's second-ever national security strategy For only the second time in its history, Canada has a new national security strategy. Does it match the clarity with which Prime Minister Mark Carney has described the challenges the country faces? Atlantic Council experts weigh in. The post Scowcroft Strategy Scorecard: Grading Canada's second-ever national security strategy  appeared first on Atlantic Council.

Charai for The Jerusalem Strategic Tribune: The Iran War: What Victory Must Achieve. The post Charai for The Jerusalem Strategic Tribune: The Iran War: What Victory Must Achieve. appeared first on Atlantic Council.

How to prevent an energy quarantine of Taiwan An all-of-the-above energy strategy in Taiwan can help the United States and allies deter a Chinese energy quarantine of the island. The post How to prevent an energy quarantine of Taiwan appeared first on Atlantic Council.

France's protests are playing into Le Pen's hands Protests have shifted France's national debate toward restoring order, a narrative that aligns closely with Marine Le Pen's and the French right's messaging. The post France's protests are playing into Le Pen's hands  appeared first on Atlantic Council.

Ukraine's drone defenses debunk the myth of inevitable Russian victory Ukraine's emergence since 2022 as a drone superpower has made international headlines, but the role of drone-based air defenses on the battlefield has not yet received as much attention as it arguably deserves, writes Mykola Bielieskov. The post Ukraine's drone defenses debunk the myth of inevitable Russian victory appeared first on Atlantic Council.

Putin's quest to reclaim 'historical Russian lands' is a recipe for endless war Russian President Vladimir Putin's insistence that Ukraine is "historically Russian land" reveals the extent of his imperial ambitions and represents a recipe for endless war, writes Peter Dickinson. The post Putin's quest to reclaim 'historical Russian lands' is a recipe for endless war appeared first on Atlantic Council.

Rethinking political risk in Argentina: Why the next election may matter less than investors think Argentina's next election could shake markets even without reversing Milei's reforms. The post Rethinking political risk in Argentina: Why the next election may matter less than investors think appeared first on Atlantic Council.

The Board of Peace for Gaza is not a commercial enterprise. It should stop acting like one. The Board of Peace is missing the infrastructure, funding, and security guarantees it needs to make progress on its mission. The post The Board of Peace for Gaza is not a commercial enterprise. It should stop acting like one. appeared first on Atlantic Council.

How Far Could the Student List Reshape Serbia? | A Debrief With Misha Glenny Europe Center Resident Senior Fellow Ilva Tare speaks with Misha Glenny to discuss Serbia's parliamentary results. The post How Far Could the Student List Reshape Serbia? | A Debrief With Misha Glenny  appeared first on Atlantic Council.

Fast Thinking: How the Israeli election deadlock could end The path ahead for either candidate in Israel's election to form a working coalition is uncertain. We polled our experts on what comes next. The post Fast Thinking: How the Israeli election deadlock could end  appeared first on Atlantic Council.

For Russia, Trump's diesel deal was just the first ask The rationale behind the Trump administration's recently issued General License 135 faces a number of questions. The post For Russia, Trump's diesel deal was just the first ask appeared first on Atlantic Council.

High oil prices have several Latin American governments feeling the financial pressure Three charts show why oil prices that exceed 2026 budget assumptions matter for both importers and exporters. The post High oil prices have several Latin American governments feeling the financial pressure appeared first on Atlantic Council.

UN report: Russian attacks on Ukraine's power grid are a 'crime against humanity' Russia's bombardment of Ukraine's civilian power grid qualifies as a crime against humanity, according to a new report by the UN's Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine, writes Kateryna Odarchenko. The post UN report: Russian attacks on Ukraine's power grid are a 'crime against humanity' appeared first on Atlantic Council.

European infrastructure is vulnerable as Putin escalates Russia's hybrid war Putin is currently looking to exploit Europe's vulnerabilities as he seeks ways to isolate Ukraine and cut off Kyiv's European aid lifeline. Civilian infrastructure may be one of the continent's weakest links, writes Maksym Beznosiuk. The post European infrastructure is vulnerable as Putin escalates Russia's hybrid war appeared first on Atlantic Council.

Why France and Turkey are giving defense cooperation another go France and Turkey still disagree on plenty, but Europe's changing security environment is giving them stronger reasons to cooperate. The post Why France and Turkey are giving defense cooperation another go appeared first on Atlantic Council.

The United States needs an energy policy investors can bank on Unlocking long-term private investment in US energy infrastructure requires a federal policy framework driven by performance, not political preference. The post The United States needs an energy policy investors can bank on appeared first on Atlantic Council.

Any means necessary: Are courts safe in the digital age? Reports are on the rise of hacks at federal courts in the United States, putting sensitive data, such as informants' identities, at risk. In litigation involving spyware, even more sensitive data is at risk. What protective measures should be in place to safeguard evidence? The post Any means necessary: Are courts safe in the digital age?   appeared first on Atlantic Council.

Any means necessary: Are courts safe in the digital age? Reports are on the rise of hacks at federal courts in the United States, putting sensitive data, such as informants' identities, at risk. In litigation involving spyware, even more sensitive data is at risk. What protective measures should be in place to safeguard evidence? The post Any means necessary: Are courts safe in the digital age?   appeared first on Atlantic Council.

Experts react: Serbia's Vučić is out and the student-led movement is in. What comes next? Serbia's student-led opposition just ended Vučić's fourteen years at the helm. Atlantic Council experts assess what comes next. The post Experts react: Serbia's Vučić is out and the student-led movement is in. What comes next?  appeared first on Atlantic Council.

Some reasons for hope in Israel's sharply divided election Regardless of the outcome, the end of campaigning could open chances for diplomacy that were previously closed. The post Some reasons for hope in Israel's sharply divided election appeared first on Atlantic Council.

Should Beijing be pushed to let the renminbi rise? Can currency diplomacy address the global imbalances that have featured on both the Group of 7 and Group of Twenty agendas this year? And can the US and the EU finally align their strategies to tackle China's overcapacity? Brad Setser of the Council on Foreign Relations and Sander Tordoir of the Centre for European Reform join Jessie and Charles in Bangkok, Thailand, to discuss China's trade surplus, the limits of currency policy, and who bears the cost of closing global imbalances. The post Should Beijing be pushed to let the renminbi rise? appeared first on Atlantic Council.

Bangladesh's changing development assistance landscape: Manifestations, implications, and opportunities Bangladesh is absorbing one of the most severe aid shocks in its history while simultaneously benefiting from an unprecedented surge in remittances and multilateral development bank lending. The post Bangladesh's changing development assistance landscape: Manifestations, implications, and opportunities appeared first on Atlantic Council.

Pakistan's changing development assistance landscape: Manifestations, implications, and opportunities Pakistan's development assistance landscape is undergoing a major structural shift. Western bilateral aid is declining, multilateral development bank (MDB) financing is increasing to compensate, and non-Western bilateral and philanthropic flows are growing steadily. The post Pakistan's changing development assistance landscape: Manifestations, implications, and opportunities appeared first on Atlantic Council.

What Lula's comeback means for Brazil and beyond Our experts unpack what Lula's victory means for Brazil's ties with Washington and how it could reshape a region trending right. The post What Lula's comeback means for Brazil and beyond  appeared first on Atlantic Council.

The new EU Arctic strategy shows ambition—but also anxiety While the United States is only referenced seven times in the document, elements of the strategy read as a response to Trump administration initiatives. The post The new EU Arctic strategy shows ambition—but also anxiety appeared first on Atlantic Council.

Charai for the Jerusalem Strategic Tribune: Washington Must Learn From Its Own Successes The post Charai for the Jerusalem Strategic Tribune: Washington Must Learn From Its Own Successes appeared first on Atlantic Council.

What's at stake in Israel's first elections since the October 7 attacks? An unclear outcome for Netanyahu or opponents could lead to prolonged coalition negotiations or even more elections. The post What's at stake in Israel's first elections since the October 7 attacks? appeared first on Atlantic Council.

What will end Trump's back-and-forth approach toward Russia and Ukraine Can pressure from Congress and the American public push Trump to take a tougher stance against Putin? The post What will end Trump's back-and-forth approach toward Russia and Ukraine appeared first on Atlantic Council.

North Korea may be the biggest winner of Russia's war in Ukraine Pyongyang is gaining combat experience, technology, and money by supporting Russia's invasion, raising security risks for the Indo-Pacific. The post North Korea may be the biggest winner of Russia's war in Ukraine appeared first on Atlantic Council.

What the new arrest warrant for Raúl Castro means for Cuba's future Washington's latest pressure on the Cuban regime comes as Cuba's economic and humanitarian crisis spirals from bad to worse. The post What the new arrest warrant for Raúl Castro means for Cuba's future appeared first on Atlantic Council.