Why the PM shared a stage with movie stars, sports boss Anthony Albanese was in esteemed company at the Atlantic Council's Global Citizen Awards on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly. AAP · Sep 24
Al-Sharaa vows Golan Heights will remain Syrian in UN speech At an Atlantic Council panel the day before, the Syrian president said he openly told Trump he had no right to recognise Israeli sovereignty over the Golan, quipping that the US president should give New Jersey to Israel instead. Euronews · Sep 23
‘Why don’t you give New Jersey to the Israelis?’: Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, a former al-Qaeda commander, recalls his joke to Trump over Golan Heights Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa spoke at an Atlantic Council panel in New York regarding the Golan Heights. He made a joke to US President Donald Trump about the territory and New Jersey. Al-Sharaa emphasized that the Golan Heights belongs to its people and cannot be given away. He acknowledged Israel-Syria… The Economic Times · Sep 23
From G7 to D10: Why the world's democracies should finally name their coalition Global summits highlight a multipolar world order and competing national interests. Industrial democracies informally assemble, behaving like a D10 coalition. This grouping commands significant global GDP and economic influence. India's consistent participation makes it indispensable to these discussions. The time has arrived for this informal arrangement to gain formal recognition. The Economic Times · Sep 10
Can Hormuz be bypassed? Past shows commercial viability may simply not be there, analyst says On Tuesday, leaders at the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains were seeking to identify alternative routes to bypass the Strait of Hormuz, which US President Donald Trump said would be "completely open" on Friday. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney, Maisoon H Kafafy, Senior Advisor to the Atlantic Council's Middle East… France 24 · Jun 16
Weapons are one thing, but if war breaks out, Europe’s best resource is its people In Scandinavia and the Baltic region, citizens are signing up to do their bit as non-combatants. Other Nato allies should take heed, says Elisabeth Braw of the Atlantic Council The Guardian - UK · Jun 2
US to maintain long-term energy cooperation with Europe, Secretary Wright tells Euronews Speaking to Euronews, US Energy Secretary Chris Wright indicated Washington's willingness to have a long-term energy presence in Europe and highlighted Greece's role as a key hub. Euronews · Nov 7, 2025
Mandelson claims UK-US relationship needs ‘boot up backside’ as he issues warning on China dominance UK ambassador to the US says the two countries must take the international lead on future technologies as he warns 'golden era' of friendship with China is over The Independent UK · May 27, 2025
Trump puts Italy’s Meloni in high-pressure role as bridge to EU on tariffs - Roll Call President Trump has made Italian leader Meloni his trade liaison to the EU, but she made clear Thursday there are limits to that role. Roll Call · Apr 17, 2025
Russia-Ukraine Black Sea deal: What is it, and will it work? The deal, announced by the US, could lead to a halt in fighting in the Black Sea. But Russia has demands first. Al Jazeera · Mar 26, 2025
Could Russian ‘hybrid warfare’ trigger NATO retaliation? German intelligence chief says Russia’s hybrid war could prompt NATO allies to invoke the mutual defence Article 5. Al Jazeera · Nov 29, 2024
Elon Musk to present Atlantic Council global citizen award to Giorgia Meloni Choice of recipient and presenter causes anger at council as Italy’s far-right PM renews links with Trump allies The Guardian - UK · Sep 23, 2024
Twitter once muzzled Russian and Chinese state propaganda. That's over now The company used "visibility filtering rules" in order to curtail propaganda and misinformation. Under Elon Musk, those guidelines have been discarded. WEKU · Apr 21, 2023
Boris Johnson calls on US to give Ukraine fighter planes Former UK prime minister tells US on Washington visit that giving Ukraine planes ‘is humane thing to do’ The Guardian - UK · Feb 1, 2023
Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 15, 2023 Abu Dhabi Global Energy Forum: Geopolitical Turmoil Affects Energy Transition The seventh yearly Global Energy Forum, arranged by the Atlantic Council, has launched in the UAE capital, Abu Dhabi.
Fortune · Jan 10, 2023 Putin's stalled Ukraine war could make Russia a failed state by 2033, global strategists say Economic collapse and social upheaval could be in the cards for Russia and Putin by 2033.
WEKU · Oct 13, 2022 The White House accuses Saudi Arabia of aiding Russia and coercing OPEC oil producers A major oil output cut by Saudi Arabia, Russia and other oil producers has drawn sharp accusations in Washington.
Al Jazeera · Sep 20, 2022 China faces pressure at United Nations after Xinjiang report As Beijing seeks to avoid further censure over its policies against the Uighurs, calls grow for tougher action.
The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2022 On sidelines of UN, a push for China's abuses to be punished Diplomats and human rights advocates speaking on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly are calling for forceful action on China's alleged persecution of ethnic minorities
WEKU · Jun 29, 2022 Putin has been unwilling to engage in Ukraine talks, says Secretary of State Blinken It is important that the Ukrainians define the terms of any potential negotiation, Blinken tells NPR, while the U.S. makes sure that the country has the means to repel Russian aggression.
ABC News · Jun 8, 2022 US financial regulators threaten to delist Chinese companies but will Beijing compromise to save their American dream? For decades, Chinese billionaires and entrepreneurs have dreamt of their companies making it on the New York stock exchange, but now they face the risk of being delisted if Beijing does not step back.
Bangkok Post · Jun 5, 2022 How the West should engage China The world order is at risk of a lasting split, with the United States and its allies on one side, and China and its partners on the other. As US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen noted at an Atlantic Council event last month, this outcome is far from desirable, and the…
WEKU · May 1, 2022 Russia is starting to cut natural gas supplies off Ayesha Rascoe discusses Russia's threats against NATO countries and the decision to cut off natural gas to Poland and Bulgaria with Agnia Grigas, a nonresident senior fellow at the Atlantic Council.
The Independent UK · Apr 13, 2022 Yellen: Nations flouting Russia sanctions face consequences Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warns that countries that undermine the sanctions the United States and its allies have imposed on Russia will face consequences
Reason · Apr 7, 2022 Koch Network Smeared as Pro-Russia for Suggesting Sanctions Might Not Work Progressive journalist Judd Legum wrongly framed Stand Together's statement as rooting for a partial Russian victory in Ukraine.