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War in Ukraine

Experts from across the Atlantic Council are closely tracking Russia’s war on Ukraine, launched this February after a months-long military build-up. What does this moment mean for Ukraine’s sovereignty, Europe’s security, and the United States’ leadership?

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Four (updated) ways the war in Ukraine might end

by Barry Pavel, Peter Engelke, Jeffrey Cimmino

Four months later, Scowcroft Center experts reexamine their forecasts and suggest how to amend them in light of recent developments.

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Vogue diplomacy: First Lady Olena Zelenska is Ukraine’s secret weapon

by Peter Dickinson

Ukraine’s First Lady Olena Zelenska has recently sparked debate by posing for a Vogue photo shoot with celebrity photographer Annie Leibovitz that some slammed as frivolous but others praised as a soft power masterstroke.

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The Atlantic Council at 60

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Annual Report

In the face of great challenges, this annual report underscores how our community is buoyed by the conviction that we have the talent, imagination, and expertise to contribute to a better world.

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Atlantic Council – Shaping the global future together

Annual Report May 10, 2022

Annual Report 2021/2022: Shaping the global future together

Our Annual Report 2021/2022 provides insight into our impact and agility as we enter our seventh decade of operations.

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