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Josu Jon Imaz, CEO of Repsol
A FIRESIDE CHAT WITH JOSU JON IMAZ, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF REPSOL - The conversation was moderated by Frederick Kempe, president and chief executive officer of the Atlantic Council, and explored the evolving landscape of transatlantic energy security, climate policy, and competitiveness under...
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Putting AI to work for national security
PUTTING AI TO WORK FOR NATIONAL SECURITY - Please join the Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security’s Forward Defense program for the next event in the Captains of Industry series, “Putting AI to work for national security.” The event features keynote remarks by Justin Fanelli, Acting CTO for t...
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Capture the (red) Flag: An inside look into China’s hacking contest ecosystem
CAPTURE THE (RED) FLAG: AN INSIDE LOOK INTO CHINA’S HACKING CONTEST ECOSYSTEM - In this report, Hub Nonresident Fellow Dakota Cary and Center for Security Studies Senior Researcher Eugenio Benincasa explores how the Chinese government fosters a robust talent pipeline and ecosystem for cybersecuri...
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Veterans in cyber: Transition pathways from service to cyber
VETERANS IN CYBER: TRANSITION PATHWAYS FROM SERVICE TO CYBER - Please join the Atlantic Council’s Cyber Statecraft Initiative, within the Digital Forensic Research Lab, for a panel discussion focusing on transitioning veterans who are looking to pursue careers in cyber and cyber policy. The sessi...
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Forging the 5G future: Strategic imperatives for the US and its allies
FORGING THE 5G FUTURE: STRATEGIC IMPERATIVES FOR THE US AND ITS ALLIES - As China rapidly emerges as the global leader in 5G tech, it is critical for the United States to regain its historical technological edge in the critical communications field. The stakes are high, as nations that lead in 5G...
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Highlights from "An Allied Approach in the Age of AI" at the AWS summit
HIGHLIGHTS FROM "AN ALLIED APPROACH IN THE AGE OF AI" AT THE AWS SUMMIT IN WASHINGTON, DC - Across four panels and associated remarks, this event, co-hosted by the GeoTech Center and Amazon Web Services, focused on activating AI to advance diplomacy and balancing innovation and ideals amidst the ...
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Digital repression in Venezuela
VENEZUELA: A PLAYBOOK FOR DIGITAL REPRESSION - The report is a comprehensive study of how Venezuela has become a model for digital authoritarianism and an exporter of democratic backsliding to the rest of the Americas in the last twenty-five years and is a crucial resource for understanding the d...
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The transatlantic geopolitics of data transfers
WHO’S A NATIONAL SECURITY RISK? THE TRANSATLANTIC GEOPOLITICS OF DATA TRANSFERS - The US government this year has taken two major steps altering its long-held commitment to unrestricted transfers of personal data from the United States. In February, the Biden administration issued an Executive Or...
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Exploring the myths, misconceptions and dangers of AI
EXPLORING THE MYTHS, MISCONCEPTIONS AND DANGERS OF AI - Are you curious about AI's capabilities, its potential dangers, or simply want to understand how it works?
Philip L. Frana, associate professor of interdisciplinary liberal studies and independent scholars at James Madison University, delv...
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Telegram as a digital front in Russia’s war against Ukraine
ANOTHER BATTLEFIELD: TELEGRAM AS A DIGITAL FRONT IN RUSSIA’S WAR AGAINST UKRAINE - Join the Atlantic Council’s Digital Forensic Research Lab (DFRL) for a conversation surrounding the launch of “Another battlefield: Telegram as a digital front in Russia’s war against Ukraine.” Since Russia’s full-...
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An allied approach to de-risking the tech supply chain
AN ALLIED APPROACH TO DE-RISKING THE TECH SUPPLY CHAIN - Evolving policy conversations in the US, Europe, and elsewhere regarding risks to critical supply chains underscore mounting concerns about China’s economic activities worldwide. However, there are differing perceptions between public and p...
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AI: Digital inclusion for aging populations
GENERATIONAL AI: DIGITAL INCLUSION FOR AGING POPULATIONS - The Atlantic Council GeoTech Center launched its latest report, Generational AI: Digital Inclusions for Aging Populations. Authored by Assistant Director Caroline Thompson, the report outlines the unique considerations for older adults wi...
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The internet in the balance: UN discussions and our online future
The Atlantic Council’s Democracy + Tech Initiative host a conversation on the recent efforts at the United Nations to remake the global and multi-stakeholder internet, and what it means for democracy and the world. Joining the conversation are two of the foremost experts on the intersection of ge...
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Implementing the US International Cyberspace and Digital Policy Strategy
IMPLEMENTING THE US INTERNATIONAL CYBERSPACE AND DIGITAL POLICY STRATEGY - On behalf of the Atlantic Council’s tech programs, including the Cyber Statecraft Initiative, the Democracy + Tech Initiative, and GeoTech Center, please join us for a panel discussion on the US International Cyberspace an...
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The sixth domain and the role of the private sector
REPORT LAUNCH: THE SIXTH DOMAIN AND THE ROLE OF THE PRIVATE SECTOR - The United States and its allies and partners have laid out five operational domains for wartime—air, land, maritime, cyberspace, and space—but Russia’s war in Ukraine has revealed a sixth domain: the “sphere of activities” of t...
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Transatlantic perspectives on the European Health Data Space regulation
Final EU approval of the health data legislation is expected to occur on April 24. It is part of the EU’s ambitious data strategy, and the first Union legislation creating a sector-specific European data space. The European Health Data Space (EHDS) regulation would create new patient rights with ...
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The Secure By Design imperative: One-year retrospective
THE SECURE BY DESIGN IMPERATIVE: A ONE-YEAR RETROSPECTIVE - On behalf of the Atlantic Council’s Cyber Statecraft Initiative, please join us for a virtual panel discussion about the Secure by Design (SBD) initiative from the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA).
Persistent i...
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AI Revolution: Transforming the global business landscape
AI REVOLUTION: TRANSFORMING THE GLOBAL BUSINESS LANDSCAPE - AI’s rapid evolution is a game-changer for businesses, altering operational frameworks and setting new benchmarks for efficiency and innovation. By automating routine tasks and analyzing vast datasets for actionable insights, AI is provi...
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Space industry for space strategy
SPACE INDUSTRY FOR SPACE STRATEGY - The Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security’s Forward Defense program hosted a fireside chat with Lieutenant General Shawn N. Bratton, US Space Force (USSF) deputy chief of space operations, strategy, plans, programs, and requirements. The conversation will ...
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UAE AI Minister Omar Al Olama on artificial intelligence
UAE AI MINISTER OMAR AL OLAMA ON THE ERA OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE - The Atlantic Council hosted an #ACFrontPage conversation featuring Omar Sultan Al Olama, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) minister of state for artificial intelligence, digital economy, and remote work applications.
The UAE is l...
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Recommendations for US policymakers to compete with China’s 5G ambitions
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR US POLICYMAKERS TO COMPETE WITH CHINA’S 5G AMBITIONS - The Atlantic Council’s Global China Hub hosts a conversation on how US policymakers can pursue better strategies to counter China’s ambitions in the global 5G market.
Beijing is competing for geopolitical 5G leadership, p...
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The growing role of the private sector in international space collaboration
THE GROWING ROLE OF THE PRIVATE SECTOR IN INTERNATIONAL SPACE COLLABORATION - By the end of the decade, the global space economy is set to reach $1 trillion. The massive growth in the space economy has not only come from legacy spacefaring governments, but a rise in successful commercial ventures...
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European Commission Vice-President Věra Jourová
A CONVERSATION WITH EUROPEAN COMMISSION VICE-PRESIDENT VĚRA JOUROVÁ - 2024 is a historic year of elections with 83 elections taking place in 78 countries, including the European Parliament elections in June, and the US presidential elections in November. As technology rapidly evolves and election...
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Using data for accountability
USING DATA FOR ACCOUNTABILITY: LESSONS LEARNED FROM THE OVERSIGHT BOARD’S IMPACT - As social media regulation comes into force around the world, regulators are increasingly narrowing down on the type of data they need to hold platforms accountable and ensure users are treated fairly. The Oversigh...