Europe & Eurasia

Europe is gearing up to hit Chinese EVs with new tariffs. Here’s why.

By Atlantic Council experts

The European Commission just proposed new tariffs on China-made electric vehicles of up to 38 percent. Atlantic Council experts explain why—and what might happen next.

A Putin summer surprise for NATO? Worries are growing.

By Frederick Kempe

The Russian president likely wants to undercut NATO’s upcoming summit in Washington. The Alliance should ready a surprise of its own.

What to know about the upcoming Swiss Summit on Peace in Ukraine

By Shelby Magid

Russia will not be present, but there are two big reasons to watch what happens at the June 15-16 summit in Switzerland.

Victory in Ukraine would dramatically strengthen Putin’s war machine

By Peter Dickinson

Victory in Ukraine would greatly strengthen Russia militarily, economically, and strategically, while severely weakening the West. Faced with such uniquely favorable circumstances, it is fanciful to suggest a triumphant Putin would simply stop, writes Peter Dickinson.

State of the Order: In May, the democratic world order continued to weaken. This is why.

The State of the Order breaks down the month's most important events impacting the democratic world order.