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War in Ukraine

Experts from across the Atlantic Council are assessing the consequences of Russia’s February 2022 invasion, including what it means for Ukraine’s sovereignty, Europe’s security, and the United States’ leadership.

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Stefanini in Quotidiano Libero: Finland in NATO–“It will join, but then…” Russia and Article 5: What awaits us

New Atlanticist Dec 4, 2024

A winning strategy to end Russia’s war against Ukraine

More than a dozen experts from the United States and Europe share their recommendations to the incoming Trump administration about how best to end Russia’s war against Ukraine.

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Stefanini in Quotidiano Libero: Finland in NATO–“It will join, but then…” Russia and Article 5: What awaits us

Russia Tomorrow Jan 8, 2025

Sanctioned kleptocracy: How Putin’s kremligarchs have survived the war—and even prospered

By Ilya Zaslavskiy

The latest report in the Atlantic Council’s Russia Tomorrow series explores how Russia’s kleptocratic networks infiltrated the West and measures the US and Europe can take to combat the malign influence of Russian kleptocracy around the globe.
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Stefanini in Quotidiano Libero: Finland in NATO–“It will join, but then…” Russia and Article 5: What awaits us

UkraineAlert Jan 14, 2025

No peace without security: Ukraine needs guarantees against new Russian invasion

By Peter Dickinson

Ukraine is ready to make territorial concessions but insists that any peace deal must include credible long-term security guarantees to prevent a new Russian invasion, writes Peter Dickinson.

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Events

Public Event Tue, April 1, 2025 • 9:30 am ET

A conversation with Mihai Popșoi, minister of foreign affairs of Moldova
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Public Event Fri, February 28, 2025 • 10:00 am ET

Book launch: No Country for Love
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The Eurasia Center’s mission is to enhance transatlantic cooperation in promoting stability, democratic values and prosperity in Eurasia, from Eastern Europe and Turkey in the West to the Caucasus, Russia and Central Asia in the East.

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Content

In the News

Apr 12, 2022

Stefanini in Quotidiano Libero: Finland in NATO–“It will join, but then…” Russia and Article 5: What awaits us

By Stefano Stefanini

Stefano Stefanini discusses the implications of Finnish membership in NATO.

Conflict Eastern Europe

In the News

Apr 12, 2022

Vershbow in the Washington Post: If Putin isn’t stopped in Ukraine, the Baltics are likely next

By Alexander Vershbow

Alexander Vershbow discusses Putin's aims for Europe.

Conflict Eastern Europe

In the News

Apr 12, 2022

Guevara in El Heraldo de México: Scenarios for war

By Inigo Guevara Moyano

Inigo Guevara Moyano lays out potential scenarios for the course of the war in Ukraine.

Conflict Eastern Europe

In the News

Apr 12, 2022

Brzezinski in iRohzlas: A humanitarian zone needs to be established in Ukraine. The West would show determination

By Ian Brzezinski

Ian Brzezinski discusses what can be done to aid Ukraine and the role of Czechia.

Conflict Eastern Europe
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New Atlanticist

Apr 11, 2022

Russian War Report: Facebook takes down inauthentic networks targeting Ukraine

Facebook removed an online Russian and Belarusian network targeting Ukrainians named Ghostwriter while more Russian Twitter accounts turn to VK and Telegram.

Belarus Disinformation

In the News

Apr 9, 2022

Ashford quoted in Fox News: Former US ambassador to NATO: Putin has ‘put himself on a plank’

By Atlantic Council

On March 9, Emma Ashford was quoted by Fox News in an article responding to her appearance on Intelligence Squared. “Volker and Ashford argued broadly about the United States’ stance defending Ukraine, Ukraine’s place in or outside NATO, the benefits or downsides of sanctions against Russia, and more over the course of the podcast episode.” […]

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In the News

Apr 9, 2022

Skaluba on Finnish Broadcasting Company: Did Russia’s invasion of Ukraine push Finland into NATO?

By Christopher Skaluba

Chris Skaluba discusses what potential NATO membership would mean for Finland.

Conflict Eastern Europe

New Atlanticist

Apr 8, 2022

Russian War Report: Russia makes false claims while blaming Ukraine for Kramatorsk railway station attack

By Digital Forensic Research Lab

After missiles struck near Kramatorsk, Ukraine railway station, Russia tried to blame Ukraine for attacking its own people, a narrative pro-Kremlin media ran with.

Belarus Disinformation

In the News

Apr 7, 2022

Sloan in Newsweek: Why Finland joining NATO is easier than Ukraine despite Russia threats

By Stanley Sloan

Stanley Sloan discusses the process for Finland to join NATO.

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In the News

Apr 7, 2022

Kepe in Huffington Post: Civilian resistance is key to Ukraine’s defense

By Marta Kepe

Marta Kepe discusses the role of civil resistance in the Ukrainian war effort.

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Experts

Fellow

David H. Young

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security Transatlantic Security Initiative

Afghanistan Conflict

Fellow

Stanislava Mladenova

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security Transatlantic Security Initiative

Afghanistan Conflict

Staff

Torrey Taussig

Director

Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security Transatlantic Security Initiative

Eastern Europe Europe & Eurasia

European Leadership Accelerator Participant

Antti Rauhala

Programme Officer, International Energy Agency (IEA)

Millennium Leadership Program

Central Europe Eastern Europe

European Leadership Accelerator Participant

Daniel Di Giusto

Co-founder & Social Impact Strategist, Tech To The Rescue Foundation

Millennium Leadership Program

Central Europe Civil Society

European Leadership Accelerator Participant

Eveline Debora Nuta

Founder & CEO, Kollabrix

Millennium Leadership Program

Eastern Europe Education
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