Fast Thinking

Assessing the fallout from Israel’s extraordinary attack on Iran 

By Atlantic Council

As Iran responded with a wave of drones and Israel continued to hit military sites on Friday, we turned to our experts to explore what comes next.

Why the World Bank just gave nuclear power a surprising boost

On June 11, the US-based international development bank lifted its longstanding ban on funding nuclear energy projects.

Will Trump’s tariffs survive US courts?

By Atlantic Council

On Wednesday, a federal court blocked the US president from imposing his “liberation day” tariffs on imports under an emergency-powers law.

Why Romania chose centrism in the end

By Atlantic Council

Following Bucharest Mayor Nicusor Dan’s election win, our experts give their takes on what to expect next for Romania and for the country’s relations with the world.

What to make of the respite in the US-China trade war

By Atlantic Council

After the United States and China announced they will temporarily reduce tariffs, our experts are decoupling the signal from the noise of this major de-escalation.

Canada’s voters send a message to Washington—and the world

By Atlantic Council

Our experts explain what the Liberals’ election victory means for Canada’s relations with Washington and approach to foreign policy.

Is the global economy headed for a reset, recession, or both?

By Atlantic Council

The International Monetary Fund has just released its latest World Economic Outlook. Atlantic Council experts dig into the details.

What to expect as Trump’s trade war zeroes in on China

By Atlantic Council

On April 9, US President Donald Trump announced that he would suspend many of his “liberation day” import tariffs—but he raised the tariff on China to 145 percent.

How Trump’s ‘liberation day’ tariffs will transform global trade

By Atlantic Council

Our experts share their insights on how US President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs will impact US trade partnerships and the global economy.

The real meaning of Putin’s 30-day ‘energy cease-fire’ in Ukraine

By Atlantic Council

Our experts analyze the proposed limited cease-fire that would temporarily halt attacks on energy infrastructure between Russia and Ukraine.