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EU Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis: With the rules-based order in question, Europe’s ‘boring democracies’ offer ‘certainty and a safe haven’

1 day ago | atlanticcouncil.org | Katherine Walla

Securing the EU: Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis on trade and defense Speaker Valdis Dombrovskis Commissioner for Economy and Productivity, Implementation and Simplification, European Commission Moderator Jörn Fleck Senior Director, Europe Center, Atlantic Council Introductory remarks Josh Lipsky Chair of International Economics; Senior Director, GeoEconomics Center, Atlantic Council Uncorrected transcript: Check against delivery JOSH LIPSKY: Good morning, and welcome to day three of...
Inside the IMF-World Bank Spring Meetings as leaders navigate the global trade war

4 days ago | atlanticcouncil.org | Katherine Walla

Inclusive Growth International Financial Institutions International Markets Macroeconomics Trade and tariffs United States and Canada Inside the IMF-World Bank Spring Meetings as leaders navigate the global trade war International Monetary Fund Director Kristalina Georgieva sent a sobering message to financial leaders last week: Expect “notable markdowns” in forecasted economic growth and, for some countries, a hike in inflation.
Tariffs can help secure US critical mineral supply chains—if they’re done right - Atlantic Council

5 days ago | atlanticcouncil.org

US tariffs on critical minerals should be precisely targeted and coupled with robust federal support for domestic mining.
Putin is attempting to intimidate Merz with yet more Russian red lines

1 week ago | atlanticcouncil.org | Peter Malcolm Dickinson

As Germany’s next chancellor Friedrich Merz prepares to boost support for Ukraine, the Kremlin is already seeking to deter him with intimidation tactics. Merz’s response to Moscow’s threats will reveal much about his ability to lead Europe at a time when the continent is attempting to confront the challenging new geopolitical realities of an expansionist Russia and an isolationist United States.
The Ukrainian army is now Europe’s most credible security guarantee

1 week ago | atlanticcouncil.org | Peter Malcolm Dickinson

Ever since the first months of Russia’s full-scale invasion in spring 2022, Kyiv has played host to a steady stream of visiting European officials eager to demonstrate their support for Ukraine. With the war now in its fourth year, there are growing signs that this relationship is evolving and becoming more balanced. While Kyiv continues to rely on European aid, it is increasingly clear that Ukraine also has much to offer and can play a major part in the future security of Europe.
The US must sustain counterterrorism operations in Somalia-the costs of retreat are too high

1 week ago | atlanticcouncil.org | Katherine Walla

Amid a deepening security crisis, the Trump administration is reportedly considering whether to reduce the US footprint in Somalia, for example by closing the US embassy in Mogadishu. This potential reversal comes even as the United States continues to carry out airstrikes against Somali militants. Islamist insurgents, including al-Shabaab and the Somali affiliate of the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS-S), are making territorial gains.
Trump can’t afford to simply revive Obama’s nuclear deal

1 week ago | atlanticcouncil.org | Katherine Walla

Last Saturday’s mostly indirect negotiations between US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi marked an abrupt turnaround for US President Donald Trump. In 2018, during his first term, Trump ended US participation in the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) negotiated by his predecessor, President Barack Obama, and criticized the deal’s sunset clauses, sanctions relief, and failure to address Iran’s ballistic missile program and regional malign influence.
Four questions (and expert answers) about Argentina’s new $20 billion financial rescue

1 week ago | atlanticcouncil.org | Katherine Walla

Buenos Aires is getting a boost. On April 11, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) a twenty-billion-dollar, four-year loan to Argentina, with the first twelve billion dollars arriving on April 15. The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and World Bank followed up by releasing another $22 billion in financing. In response, Argentina lifted large elements of its currency and capital controls, known as the “cepo,” which had long stifled investment and growth.
Russian missile strikes on Ukrainian civilians cast shadow over peace talks

1 week ago | atlanticcouncil.org | Peter Malcolm Dickinson

As Ukrainians made their way to church on the morning of April 13 to attend Palm Sunday services, two Russian ballistic missiles struck the city center in Sumy, killing at least 35 people and wounding more than 100. This Palm Sunday bombardment was the deadliest Russian attack so far this year. It was part of an escalating recent trend of Russian airstrikes targeting Ukrainian civilians that is casting doubt over the viability of US-led peace talks initiated by President Trump.
What Noboa's reelection means for US-Ecuador ties

1 week ago | atlanticcouncil.org | Katherine Walla

In Sunday’s presidential election, the Ecuadorian people sent a clear signal of their hopes for economic stability, continuity, and closer alignment with Western allies in reelecting President Daniel Noboa. With 97 percent of the ballots counted and a voter turnout of 83 percent, Noboa and running mate Maria José Pinto secured more than 55 percent of the vote, an 11-percentage-point margin over challenger Luisa González, the heir to former President Rafael Correa’s populist legacy.