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Read Fred Kempe's Inflection Points Economics A way out of America’s divergent realities Biden's policy measures, if passed by Congress, could begin to tackle some of the challenges underlying the nation’s present predicament, that America’s schisms don’t continue to deepen and its realities don’t continue to diverge to the point of no return. Find the analysis Democracy Chris Murphy: Healing at home shouldn’t stop the United States from its democracy work abroad The riot at the Capitol brought American democracy “to its knees,” the senator said. But healing the nation and promoting values abroad can still be done in tandem. Check out the Front Page event Coronavirus FAST THINKING: Biden’s $1.9 trillion message to Congress Joe Biden is unveiling a nearly two trillion dollar package aimed at beating back the pandemic and economic crisis. What’s the key thing to know? See Josh Lipsky break it down As the global community continues to grapple with COVID-19 (coronavirus), the Atlantic Council is open for business. Our business, meetings, and events, however, are occurring virtually. For more information, please read a statement from our President and CEO. READ OUR ANNUAL REPORT Flagship event January 19-22, 2021 Global Energy Forum The Atlantic Council Global Energy Forum is the premiere international gathering of government, industry, and thought leaders to set the energy agenda for the year. Now in its fifth year, the Forum has emerged as the go-to energy conference to discuss the geopolitical and market issues confronting the energy industry in the coming year, develop new partnerships, and demonstrate thought leadership on global energy trends. Global Energy Forum Global Energy Center Agenda Register Elections 2020 Sat, Nov 7, 2020 Joe Biden just won the presidency: What does that mean for America’s role in the world? Atlantic Council experts weigh in on what the outcome of the 2020 election means for US foreign policy and America’s role in the world. Elections 2020 by Atlantic Council Economy & Business Elections Fri, Nov 6, 2020 Biden’s victory provides an ‘inflection point’ for American democracy A Biden victory provides an opportunity for Americans to regain their appetite for compromise at home to tackle the country’s most pressing challenges and for international common cause to safeguard the gains in democracy and prosperity of the past seventy-five years. Inflection Points by Frederick Kempe Elections United States and Canada Thu, Nov 12, 2020 Complex identities: Kamala Harris and US foreign policy towards the Caribbean Due to both her experience and her story, Kamala Devi Harris, alongside President-elect Joe Biden, provides an important new symbol of what the United States stands for in the world and could usher in a new era for US-Caribbean relations. New Atlanticist by Vicki Assevero Caribbean Climate Change & Climate Action See more of our Elections 2020 work #ACElections2020 events Elections 2020: America’s Role in the World is a series of conversations on the top foreign policy priorities for the next four years, featuring the most prominent voices shaping the national dialogue. From the Conventions to the Elections, the series will explore key questions concerning America’s role and interests in the world, bringing a foreign policy perspective to the conversation and addressing the most critical issues at the intersection between the domestic and international spheres. The way forward: America’s role in the world after the US presidential election A discussion about what the results of the 2020 elections portend for the United States and the international community. THU, NOV 12, 2020 12:00 PM ONLINE EVENT Read More 2020 road to the White House: Why Latin America and the Latino vote matter The 2020 US presidential election is around the corner and the US Latino population is set to play a crucial role in electing the next US president, accounting for 13.3 percent of all eligible voters. WED, OCT 28, 2020 3:00 PM ONLINE EVENT Read More Domestic violent extremism and the 2020 election With the 2020 election approaching, threats of domestic violence and extremism have escalated across the United States. Extremism experts join the DFRLab to contextualize the growth of these organizations and explain how they leverage the internet to plan and engage in violent actions. WED, OCT 21, 2020 4:00 PM ONLINE EVENT Read More Learn more about the event series Issue Spotlight Will democracy prevail? Belarus Belarus’ August 2020 presidential election saw widespread protests and serious fraud allegations as President Lukashenka claimed victory against popular opposition candidate Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya. Following a brutal crackdown against protestors by security forces, will Belarus begin its transition to democracy, or will Belarusians face further repression as Lukashenka’s rule falters? More on Belarus Sign up for BelarusAlert Mon, Dec 21, 2020 Terror tactics fail to stop the rise of a democratic Belarus By seeking to subjugate his own population, dictator Alyaksandr Lukashenka is unwittingly pushing the Belarusian people away from the Soviet past and towards a democratic European future. Read More Sat, Dec 19, 2020 US poised to boost support for democracy in Belarus Belarus looms large on the US foreign policy agenda for 2021. Senators can set the stage for the year ahead by passing the Belarus Democracy, Human Rights and Sovereignty Act of 2020. UkraineAlert by Vladislav Davidzon Belarus Democratic Transitions Fri, Dec 18, 2020 How secure is Belarus dictator Lukashenka’s throne of bayonets? Belarus dictator Alyaksandr Lukashenka’s political survival depends on the continued loyalty of his extensive security apparatus—but just how secure is this throne of bayonets? UkraineAlert by Vladislav Davidzon Belarus Democratic Transitions Issue Spotlight Coronavirus A global crisis While global policymakers race to contain the coronavirus, the outbreak has already disrupted the global economy and challenged the strength of societies. The pandemic has transformed relations between countries and could trigger a significant shift in the international order. Sign up for coronavirus updates Wed, Sep 30, 2020 Nepal in the face of intersectional crises: A history of mismanagement Nepal’s poor governance track record—characterized by inadequate leadership after the 2015 earthquake, a divided ruling party, corruption and mishandling of funds by the government, and questionable governance practices by the prime minister—not only puts the population at a disadvantage in weathering the pandemic, but it also may deal additional blows to the country’s health and economic wellbeing. Read More Tue, Sep 29, 2020 The impact of COVID-19 on either shore of the Mediterranean This report draws on case studies of Libya, Tunisia, Egypt, Algeria, and migration to the EU to illuminate the key challenges faced in the Mediterranean community, and warns of the undesirable outcomes ahead if inte...