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Fast Thinking

Jun 23, 2022

FAST THINKING: The EU gives Ukraine a shot at membership. What’s next for Kyiv?

By Atlantic Council

While candidacy is an important symbolic gesture when Ukraine is under attack from Russia, EU membership is far from a done deal for Kyiv.

Democratic Transitions European Union

New Atlanticist

Jun 23, 2022

EU vice-president takes on disinformation: ‘We need to end the digital Wild West’

By Dan Peleschuk

Věra Jourová, vice-president of the European Commission for values and transparency, delved into the dangers of disinformation at the Atlantic Council’s EU-US Defense & Future Forum.

Disinformation European Union

New Atlanticist

Jun 22, 2022

Russia’s war is making energy a new battlefield. What can the US and EU do about it?

By Nick Fouriezos

European and US leaders discussed the new energy landscape at the Atlantic Council’s EU-US Defense & Future Forum.

Energy & Environment European Union

New Atlanticist

Jun 22, 2022

Top EU official ‘optimistic’ about Ukrainian membership move this week

By Nick Fouriezos

Secretary General of the European External Action Service Stefano Sannino and US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman appeared at the Atlantic Council's EU-US Defense & Future Forum.

European Union Politics & Diplomacy

TURKEYSource

Jun 22, 2022

Turkey’s wartime bridge to the West is collapsing

By Yevgeniya Gaber

Turkey's balancing act towards Russia's invasion of Ukraine is limiting its goodwill with the West.

Conflict Defense Industry

New Atlanticist

Jun 18, 2022

Why I expected more from the UN human-rights chief

By Rayhan Asat

Michelle Bachelet was supposed to fight for imprisoned Uyghurs like my brother. But she failed.

China Human Rights

Automating the fight

Jun 17, 2022

‘Killer robots’ are coming. Is the US ready for the consequences?

By Tyson Wetzel

The decision to employ killer robots should not be feared—but it must be well thought-out and meticulously debated.

Conflict Defense Technologies
Ukrainian service members fire a BM-21 Grad multiple rocket launch system, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, near the town of Bakhmut, Donetsk region Ukraine June 12, 2022. REUTERS/Gleb Garanich

New Atlanticist

Jun 17, 2022

Russian War Report: Russian governor accuses Ukraine of launching multiple attacks on Kursk 

By Digital Forensic Research Lab

The governor of Russia's Kursk Oblast accused Ukrainian forces of opening fire on two locations in the region. Meanwhile, pro-Kremlin Telegram channels recycle narratives about Western weapon sales again.

Disinformation Eastern Europe

New Atlanticist

Jun 16, 2022

Lithuanian PM: Russia ‘keeps on proving we were right’

By Dan Peleschuk

Prime Minister Ingrida Šimonytė described how her country responds to the stark geopolitical realities presented by Russia and other problematic states.

Crisis Management Eastern Europe

New Atlanticist

Jun 16, 2022

How NATO can stick together and keep the pressure on Russia, according to four former Alliance chiefs

By Katherine Golden

Four former NATO chiefs gathered at the Atlantic Council to weigh in on the Alliance's response to the war in Ukraine, enlargement, and the next plays in its playbook.

Europe & Eurasia NATO