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As details emerge, our experts are sharing their insights on what we know—and still don’t know—about the deal, and what to expect next. The post Experts react: The US and Iran just announced an interim peace deal. Here’s what we know so far. appeared first on Atlantic Council .

As Colombia heads to its presidential runoff election June 21, the next government will inherit a security crisis that requires a renewed US-Colombia agenda for dismantling criminal governance structures and the financial networks that sustain them. The post A renewed security and cooperation agenda for Colombia’s next government appeared first on Atlantic Council .

What appears to be emerging now is a rough outline and high-level explanation of the concepts that an eventual deal could include. The post It’s not a ‘deal.’ But Trump’s memorandum with Iran can be the start of something bigger. appeared first on Atlantic Council .

A combined Amphibious Ready Group and Marine Expeditionary Unit bring a tremendous capability, but only if there are enough ships available. The post The United States needs more amphibious ships at the ready appeared first on Atlantic Council .

US policymakers have long viewed Somalia primarily through a counterterrorism lens. But as major maritime supply routes come under strain, its position along key sea lanes is reshaping its geopolitical relevance—and external actors like Turkey are already moving to capitalize. The post Somalia is the dark horse in US defense and economic strategy appeared first on Atlantic Council .

In its determination on Brazil’s trade practices, the USTR has zeroed in on the instant payment system Pix—raising alarms not only in Brasília but also in Brussels. The post As the US targets Brazil’s payment system, Europe should pay close attention appeared first on Atlantic Council .

The FIFA World Cup kicks off this week across the US, Mexico, and Canada, bringing with it millions of fans, dozens of teams, and what officials describe as a security challenge unlike any sporting event the United States has hosted before. The post Andrew Giuliani on the White House’s World Cup security playbook appeared first on Atlantic Council .

On June 11, Atlantic Council vice president and Scowcroft Center senior director Matthew Kroenig was interviewed on BBC about ongoing negotiations with Iran. The post Kroenig interviewed on BBC on Iran negotiations appeared first on Atlantic Council .

Read the reflections of Atlantic Council experts on the 2026 Global Energy Forum that explored how the US, allies, and partners can fortify interconnections against the weaponization of energy. The post How to build energy resilience in an uncertain, contested world appeared first on Atlantic Council .

A recent gathering in Istanbul offered a preview of Ankara's priorities ahead of the United Nations climate conference later this year. The post Dispatch from Istanbul: Why Turkey is throwing its weight behind ‘zero waste’ ahead of COP31 appeared first on Atlantic Council .

As world leaders gather in Évian-les-Bains for the Group of Seven summit, issues from energy to artificial intelligence will be on the agenda. The post Seven charts that will define France’s G7 summit appeared first on Atlantic Council .

At the 2026 Atlantic Council Global Energy Forum, policy experts shared lessons learned from ongoing wars and explored potential future energy outcomes. The post Conflicts are jolting energy systems. Will they cause ‘structural breaks’? appeared first on Atlantic Council .

Host Matthew Kroenig is joined by Admiral Pierre Vandier, Supreme Allied Commander of NATO’s Allied Command Transformation (ACT) to discuss how NATO is confronting the changing nature of war and the evolving threats facing the alliance. NATO ACT leads the Alliance’s military adaptation, coordinating efforts across member nations. ACT works to identify challenges and opportunities to ensure that …

Read the full article here. The post Lipsky cited in Reuters on how the G7 agenda is being design to please Trump appeared first on Atlantic Council .

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The central question has not simply been who possesses power, but who is willing to absorb pain, tolerate risk, and continue escalating when conventional logic suggests restraint. The post The Iran war is a game of liar’s poker appeared first on Atlantic Council .

Security around the World Cup only underscores the need for wider efforts to ensure safety against the increasing risks from drones. The post Don’t wait for a disaster to develop strong US counter-drone capabilities appeared first on Atlantic Council .

Ukraine’s recent drone strikes on St. Petersburg provided arguably the most visible indication to date that Russian President Vladimir Putin’s invasion is not going according to plan, write Maksym Beznosiuk and William Dixon. The post Putin can no longer shield ordinary Russians from the war he unleashed appeared first on Atlantic Council .

Our experts break down the latest strikes and Trump's announcement of a pending deal to end the conflict. The post Is this the end of the Iran war? appeared first on Atlantic Council .

Should China establish a global monopoly across battery supply chains, the military, strategic, and commercial implications for the US-ROK alliance will be profound. The post To stop Chinese dual-use battery dominance, the United States and South Korea need to team up appeared first on Atlantic Council .