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Unleashing US-EU defense cooperation

Russia Tomorrow Feb 18, 2026

Negotiating with Putin’s Russia

By Donald N. Jensen, Iuliia Osmolovska

The latest report in the Atlantic Council’s Russia Tomorrow examines Russia’s negotiating tactics and how the US can adjust its diplomatic strategies in turn.
Disinformation Eastern Europe
Unleashing US-EU defense cooperation

Atlantic Council Strategy Paper Series Feb 10, 2026

Global Foresight 2036

In this year’s Global Foresight edition, our experts share findings from our survey of geostrategists on how human affairs could unfold over the next decade. Our scholars spot “snow leopards” that could have major unexpected impacts over the next decade. And our tech experts put AI’s forecasting ability to the test.
Africa Central Asia
Unleashing US-EU defense cooperation

In-Depth Research & Reports Feb 26, 2026

The state of great power competition in the Gulf

By Jonathan Fulton

This issue brief examines Gulf states’ strategic positioning amid shifting global power dynamics, the opportunities and challenges of great power competition, and regional efforts toward de-escalation and development.
Economy & Business Energy & Environment

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Oct 7, 2024

Unleashing US-EU defense cooperation

By Rachel Rizzo

Instead of pushing back against European defense efforts as it has done in the past, Washington must fully embrace the steps the European Union is now taking.

Defense Industry Defense Policy

Report

Oct 7, 2024

Looking ahead to the next chapter of US-EU digital collaboration

By Frances Burwell

There are opportunities for further transatlantic collaboration, especially in addressing emerging technologies and the risks both sides face from bad actors in the digital sphere.

Digital Policy Economy & Business

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Oct 7, 2024

Reenergizing transatlantic trade dynamics over the coming years

By Erik Brattberg

Instead of bickering over tariffs or pursuing protectionist regulations, policymakers should take practical steps to upgrade the US-EU economic relationship for a more geopolitically challenging era.

Economy & Business European Union

Report

Oct 7, 2024

Closing the gap between Mars and Venus on trade

By L. Daniel Mullaney

It will be more critical than ever that the United States and the European Union coordinate their approaches to international trade across a wide range of issues.

Economy & Business European Union

Report

Oct 7, 2024

Realizing a bolder transatlantic agenda for cooperation with Africa

By Rama Yade

Recent initiatives could be a beginning in the revitalization of cooperation between the United States and the European Union in Africa.

Africa European Union

Report

Oct 7, 2024

Working on a new transatlantic approach toward the Western Balkans

By Maja Piscevic, Ilva Tare

The United States and the European Union must work together, and play to their own respective strengths, to prioritize democratic and economic growth and alignment with the West.

Corruption European Union

Issue Brief

Oct 7, 2024

Strategic stability in the third nuclear age

By Matthew Kroenig

The world is entering a third nuclear age. This brief explores global strategic stability in the 2020s and 2030s.

NATO Nuclear Deterrence
Earth view from a balloon in the stratosphere on 19 June 2013. Photo: Patrick Cullis, NOAA / CIRES

Issue Brief

Oct 4, 2024

Accelerating climate intervention research to improve climate security

By Kelly Wanser and Ira Straus

With many experts concerned that efforts to mitigate climate change will be inadequate, what are the potential risks and benefits of solar radiation modification and how can research, international cooperation, and governance be advanced?

Climate Change & Climate Action Energy & Environment

Issue Brief

Oct 4, 2024

How the US and Europe can counter Russian information manipulation about nonproliferation

By Natasha Lander Finch, Ryan Arick

This strategic framework presents the findings and recommendations of the Atlantic Council project to develop and strengthen comprehensive responses to counter Russian foreign malign influence that undermine nonproliferation norms and regimes in Eastern Europe.

Disinformation Europe & Eurasia

Russia Tomorrow

Oct 1, 2024

Russia’s war on Ukraine: Moscow’s pressure points and US strategic opportunities

By Ariel Cohen

A new Atlantic Council report explores Russia’s modern day domestic and international vulnerabilities.

Defense Industry Europe & Eurasia
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