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The Balkans
Kosovo prime minister: Europe can help defend this ‘democratic success story’ amid Russian aggression
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Technology
Russian aggression brings EU and US together on trade and tech in France. What comes next?
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NATO
Sweden would strengthen NATO with fresh thinking and an able force
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Russia
Vladimir Putin is running out of options to avoid defeat in Ukraine
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Flagship gala

May 11, 2022

Distinguished Leadership Awards

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Dubbed “the Washington Oscars”, the Distinguished Leadership Awards celebrates high-achieving individuals who have contributed to the Atlantic Council’s mission of shaping the global future together.

A message from President Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Zelenskyy offers a moving, personal dedication to the heroism of the Ukrainian people under Russian assault.

A special tribute to the people of Ukraine

The Atlantic Council stands with these heroes today and in the days to come.

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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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New Atlanticist

Will Putin use nuclear weapons in Ukraine? Our experts answer three burning questions.

by Atlantic Council experts

Our nuclear experts weighed in on the chances of Putin taking the fateful step, how he might do it, and how the West would likely respond.

UkraineAlert

Ukraine War Diary: Everyday life is slowly returning to Fortress Kyiv

by Vitaly Sych

Ukraine War Diary: A semblance of normality is returning to life in the capital but Kyiv remains a fortress city where a strong military presence and an absence of children serve as constant reminders that the country is at war.

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.

The Atlantic Council in 2021

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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