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January 29, 2022

Ashford in the New York Times: Putin has long tried to balance Europe. Now he’s working to reset it.

By Atlantic Council

On January 29, Ashford was quoted in the New York Times on Russia’s approach to Ukraine.

“‘There’s a risk of pushing Europe together, of amplifying more hawkish voices and capitals,’ said Emma Ashford, who studies European security issues at The Atlantic Council research group. ‘And there’s the risk of pulling America back in, even as it’s trying to push America out of Europe,’ Ms. Ashford added of Moscow’s approach.”

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