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New Atlanticist

Oct 2, 2025

What the looming verdict in Thaçi war crimes trial could mean for Kosovo, the Balkans, and beyond

By Agon Maliqi

No matter its final verdict, the current case in The Hague against Kosovar politician Hashim Thaçi is likely to have wider repercussions.

International Norms Politics & Diplomacy

Eye on Europe's elections

Oct 1, 2025

Your primer on the Czech Chamber of Deputies elections

By Atlantic Council experts

Experts from the Atlantic Council’s Europe Center answer the most pressing questions about the Czech parliamentary elections and what the results could mean for the country’s foreign policy.

Central Europe Elections

Press Release

Sep 29, 2025

Atlantic Council and Atlantik-Brücke to cohost fourth annual Transatlantic Forum on GeoEconomics

BRUSSELS, BELGIUM– SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 – The Atlantic Council and Atlantik-Brücke will cohost the fourth Transatlantic Forum on GeoEconomics on September 30, 2025, from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm in Brussels, Belgium.   Featuring senior policymakers, business leaders, and economics experts, this year’s Forum will focus on the United States – European Union relationship amidst […]

Economy & Business

In the News

Sep 22, 2025

Wieslander on Swedish radio

Director for Northern Europe Anna Wieslander has featured on Swedish radio on September 22 following the Russian fighter jets intrusion on Estonian airspace. Wieslander underlined that it was essential for NATO to react and discussed potential outcomes out of the meeting of the North Atlantic Council and stronger measures taken.

NATO Northern Europe

New Atlanticist

Sep 18, 2025

Why did the US suspend its strategic dialogue with Kosovo? And what’s next?

By Atlantic Council experts

Atlantic Council experts answer four pressing questions about a surprise recent announcement by the US Embassy in Pristina.

Europe & Eurasia European Union

In the News

Sep 17, 2025

Wieslander on Times Radio

Anna Wieslander, Director for Northern Europe, was interviewed by Times Radio on September 17 regarding President Trump’s state visit to the UK. Wieslander discussed the potential outcomes for the war in Ukraine. “There is a sense of urgency connected to Ukraine from a British perspective” says Wieslander and underlines the need for tougher measures on […]

Northern Europe Security & Defense

New Atlanticist

Sep 16, 2025

Dispatch from Berlin: To succeed, Merz must resist the false choice of focusing at home or abroad

By Jörn Fleck, Rachel Rizzo

The chancellor’s coalition will have to tackle both Germany's economic renewal and the threat to European security from Russia.

Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Sep 12, 2025

Wieslander in Radio Sweden

Anna Wieslander, Director for Northern Europe, appeared on Radio Sweden on September 12 to comment on the Russian drone incursion over Poland. Wieslander was not surprised over the Russian act, but underlines that NATO’s response was “absolutely necessary” and that it sends the right signals to Russia. Wieslander features between minutes 9:30 to 13:30 and […]

NATO Northern Europe

In the News

Sep 11, 2025

Wieslander on Swedish radio

Director for Northern Europe Anna Wieslander has featured on Swedish radio September 10 & 11 following the news of NATO forces shooting down Russian drones over Poland and commented on the NATO response and reactions from world leaders. September 10, Wieslander says that “it was about time NATO reacted in such a way” and continues […]

National Security NATO

New Atlanticist

Sep 10, 2025

Experts react: Poland just shot down Russian drones over its territory. Is Putin ramping up his war on Europe?

By Atlantic Council experts

The Russian drones may have strayed from their original flight paths, or the Kremlin could be launching an aggressive new gambit against NATO.

NATO Poland