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Fear of confronting Putin will lead to Russian victory in Ukraine
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Can price caps on Russian oil tame the Kremlin? Our experts debate.
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Egypt is cozying up to Russia. It’s time for the US to step in.
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Flagship event

June 22, 2022

EU-US Defense & Future Forum

The Delegation of the European Union to the United States, in partnership with the Atlantic Council’s Europe Center hosts the EU-US Defense & Future Forum. This year’s Forum furthered the dialogue on the transatlantic relationship and is the second iteration of the EU-US Future Forum and the EU Defense Washington Forum, now in its 11th year.

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Spotlight

Security and Defense

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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UkraineAlert

Ukraine edges closer to EU dream despite horrors of Putin’s war

by Peter Dickinson

Ukraine has this week secured official EU candidate status as the country seeks to advance its European integration ambitions while also defending itself against an ongoing Russian invasion.

New Atlanticist

Proxy war or not, Ukraine shows why moral hazards matter

by C. Anthony Pfaff

Whether NATO and Ukraine are proxy partners matters less than whether they can manage the risks associated with their relationship.

Celebrating our 60th anniversary

We’re taking stock of six decades of work to promote US cooperation with allies on the world’s defining challenges, deliver relevant insight at speed to policymakers and the public, and shape a peaceful and prosperous global future.

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About us

The Atlantic Council galvanizes US leadership and worldwide engagement, in collaboration with allies and partners, to shape solutions to global challenges.

The Atlantic Council at 60

Enriched by its past, energized by its present, and equipped for the future.

By John F.W. Rogers and Frederick Kempe

650+

Staff and fellows worldwide

We generate ideas, foster debates, and leverage innovative approaches to develop practical solutions for today’s most pressing issues. By building consensus and mobilizing durable coalitions, we transform ideas into action.

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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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