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Minutes of the Board's discount rate meetings on July 20 and July 29, 2026

Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine is fueling a defiant cultural outpouring that is redefining and strengthening Ukrainian national identity in ways that challenge centuries of Kremlin imperialism, writes Davis Richardson. The post A cultural renaissance is reshaping national identity in wartim

Kremlin dictator Vladimir Putin is pursuing longstanding Russian imperial objectives in Ukraine and will not stop until he is forced to accept the irreversible reality of an independent Ukrainian state, writes Peter Dickinson. The post Russia’s war will not end until Putin accepts Ukrainian independ

Transforming the military has changed the war—and upended politics.

Expanding the stockpile could weaken deterrence.

Piero Cipollone: From vision to delivery: building Europe’s tokenised financial market

US military bases rely on the civilian power grid and are just as vulnerable to blackouts as regular customers. New policies should prioritize supply and resilience for critical missions. The post Electricity demand is rising. How can the US secure energy for its dual military and civilian needs? ap

The spread of democracy could give Washington an edge in great-power competition and make armed conflict less likely. The post In an age of great-power competition, democracy is an advantage for the United States appeared first on Atlantic Council.

Stanley Druckenmiller's argument against his protégé Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's approach has caused a stir in fixed-income markets. The post The danger of hitting mute on US bond markets appeared first on Atlantic Council.