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Russia Tomorrow

Dec 19, 2025

Narrating the war: Analyzing Russia’s narratives for its invasion of Ukraine

By <span class="gta-embed--tax--expert gta-post-embed--tax--expert" >Casey Michel</span>

The latest report in the Atlantic Council's Russia Tomorrow series examines the Kremlin's narratives about its invasion of Ukraine.

Disinformation Europe & Eurasia

New Atlanticist

Jul 10, 2025

Populist gains are threatening Europe’s strategic coherence. Here’s how the EU can fight back.

By <span class="gta-embed--tax--expert gta-post-embed--tax--expert">Sona Muzikarova</span>

Far-right populist gains across Europe risk hindering the military buildup necessary to deter mounting security threats to the continent.

Central Europe Civil Society

In the News

Apr 15, 2025

Charai in Jerusalem Strategic Tribune: Only Trump Can Crush the Brotherhood

By <span class="gta-embed--tax--expert gta-post-embed--tax--expert" >Atlantic Council </span>

Middle East Populism

MENASource

Feb 28, 2025

Trump’s Gaza plan presents Jordan’s king with an opportunity—but it’s fleeting

By <span class="gta-embed--tax--expert gta-post-embed--tax--expert" >Aaron Magid</span>

Abdullah enjoying a surge of popularity would be no insignificant development, Aaron Magid argues.

Economy & Business Media

MENASource

Dec 20, 2024

What will minority and women’s rights look like in the new Syria?

By <span class="gta-embed--tax--expert gta-post-embed--tax--expert">Sinan Hatahet</span>

After years of conflict and division, there is an opportunity to build a more inclusive and just future that reflects the resilience, diversity, and aspirations of all Syrians.

Conflict Democratic Transitions

UkraineAlert

Nov 7, 2024

The West must respond to Russia’s rapidly escalating hybrid warfare

By <span class="gta-embed--tax--expert gta-post-embed--tax--expert" >Doug Livermore</span>

Russia's hybrid war against the West is escalating rapidly and requires a far firmer collective response, writes Doug Livermore.

Conflict Cybersecurity

New Atlanticist

Aug 30, 2024

What Germany’s upcoming state elections reveal about the far right, Scholz’s future, and more

By <span class="gta-embed--tax--expert gta-post-embed--tax--expert" >Atlantic Council experts</span>

The German states of Thuringia and Saxony are holding elections on September 1, and polls show that the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) could finish first.

Elections Germany
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Russia Tomorrow

Aug 7, 2024

A Russia without Russians? Putin’s disastrous demographics

By <span class="gta-embed--tax--expert gta-post-embed--tax--expert" >Harley Balzer</span>

A new Atlantic Council report explores the effect of Putin's politics on domestic Russian demographic change. Is Putin heading towards a Russia without Russians?

Democratic Transitions Europe & Eurasia

New Atlanticist

Aug 1, 2024

Can citizens’ assemblies help counter a rising populist tide in the West?

By <span class="gta-embed--tax--expert gta-post-embed--tax--expert" >Moritz Ludwig and Joely Virzi</span>

Germany’s initial steps at participatory democracy deserve a close look as one way to address rising populism that could threaten liberal democracies in the West.

Civil Society Elections

In the News

Jul 31, 2024

Pavia in Haaretz: An Increasingly Dictatorial, Antisemitic President Threatens Tunisia’s Jews

By <span class="gta-embed--tax--expert gta-post-embed--tax--expert" >Atlantic Council </span>

Civil Society Middle East
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Samuel Denney

Nonresident Fellow

Transatlantic Security Initiative

English Europe & Eurasia

Staff

Denise Forsthuber

Deputy Director, Strategic Engagement and Operations

Europe Center Transform Europe Initiative

Central Europe Eastern Europe

Fellow

Daniel Fried

Weiser Family Distinguished Fellow

Economic Statecraft Initiative Eurasia Center

Eastern Europe Democratic Transitions

Staff

Uri Friedman

Senior Editorial Director

Coronavirus Democratic Transitions

Staff

Tyler Lennon

Program Assistant

Millennium Leadership Program

Corruption Financial Sanctions and Economic Coercion

Fellow

Stewart Scott

Former Deputy Director

Cyber Statecraft Initiative

Cybersecurity Disinformation