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UkraineAlert

Jul 30, 2026

Putin’s pitiful naval parade highlights his inability to stop Ukrainian drones

By Peter Dickinson

Russian President Vladimir Putin has faced widespread ridicule following dramatically downgraded Navy Day celebrations that underlined his inability to secure Russian airspace against Ukrainian drones, writes Peter Dickinson.

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UkraineAlert

Jul 30, 2026

Ukraine’s reconstruction: Advancing from solidarity to shared strategic interests

By Olga Usenko

The future success of Ukraine's reconstruction will increasingly depend on Kyiv’s ability to promote participation in the country’s recovery not only as a moral imperative, but also as a shared economic and security interest, writes Olga Usenko.

Conflict Economy & Business

Russia Tomorrow

Jul 30, 2026

Outer Russia: How the war has sent culture into exile

By Mikhail Zygar

The latest report in the Atlantic Council's Russia Tomorrow series examines the impact of the Russian invasion of Ukraine on Russian culture in Russia and abroad.

Civil Society English

UkraineAlert

Jul 28, 2026

Wartime Ukraine’s people power protests are Putin’s worst nightmare

By Peter Dickinson

Ukrainians have taken to the streets in recent weeks to protest the dismissal of Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov. The protests are a reminder of the vibrant democratic culture that provoked Putin's invasion, writes Peter Dickinson.

Civil Society Conflict

Balkans Debrief

Jul 27, 2026

What is the Future for Serbs in Kosovo? | A Debrief With Tatjana Lazarević and Dan Ilazi

Europe Center Resident Senior Fellow Ilva Tare speaks with Tatjana Lazarević and Ramadan Ilazi, who share takeaways from Washington as members of a Kosovo Albanian and Kosovo Serb delegation.

Civil Society Europe & Eurasia

UkraineAlert

Jul 23, 2026

Putin’s invasion comes home as Ukraine expands attacks inside Russia

By David Kirichenko

With Russia still showing no signs of ending its invasion, Ukraine is expanding a strategic bombing campaign that aims to undermine the logistics supporting the Kremlin war machine, writes David Kirichenko.

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UkraineAlert

Jul 21, 2026

Civilian control over the armed forces is crucial for Ukraine’s future

By Olena Tregub

A political crisis erupted in wartime Ukraine last week over the dismissal of Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov following a power struggle with Ukrainian army Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi, writes Olena Tregub.

Civil Society Conflict

MENASource

Jul 21, 2026

The Gulf’s real front line in the Iran conflict runs through its water, cloud, and cables—and the links between them

By Alia Brahimi, John James

Gulf countries must each build resilience as a single architecture across every layer that can be weaponized.

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Balkans Debrief

Jul 16, 2026

What’s Next for Vučić and Serbia’s EU Future? | A Debrief with Srđan Majstorović

Resident Senior Fellow Ilva Tare speaks with Srdjan Majstorovic to discuss Serbia's EU future.

Elections Europe & Eurasia

UkraineAlert

Jul 16, 2026

Innovation under fire: Ukraine’s energy defense is a blueprint for the world

By Oleksii Riabchyn

Those who still treat energy resilience as a technical matter are not prepared for the changes currently taking place in military doctrine. Thanks to Ukraine, the blueprint to address this vulnerability exists, writes Oleksii Riabchyn.

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