Europe & Eurasia

Stretching from the shores of the Atlantic to the mountains of Central Asia, the European and Eurasian landmass contains both some of the most stable and wealthy countries in the world, as well as some of the poorest and those led by repressive regimes. Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine launched in 2022 has transformed the region’s security and launched economic, political, and defense issues into the global limelight, emphasizing the necessity of increased regional and transatlantic cooperation.

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Featured Reading

Hof Quoted in Time on Effectiveness of Syrian Cease-Fire Deal

Dispatches
Mar 5, 2026

Enforce sanctions to prevent Russia from benefitting in a prolonged Iran crisis

By
Kimberly Donovan

Russia has millions of barrels of sanctioned oil it is ready to sell—unless the United States and its allies step up sanctions enforcement.

Conflict
Energy & Environment

Hof Quoted in Time on Effectiveness of Syrian Cease-Fire Deal

Dispatches
Mar 4, 2026

What Macron’s changes to French nuclear policy mean for European security

By
Jonathan Rosenstein and Emily Cheesman

The president’s plan, announced on March 2, expands France’s nuclear arsenal and deepens its cooperation on deterrence with European allies.

France
Nuclear Deterrence

Hof Quoted in Time on Effectiveness of Syrian Cease-Fire Deal

Dispatches
Mar 3, 2026

Dispatch from Kyiv: After a long, cold winter, momentum is back on Ukraine’s side

By
John E. Herbst

A recent trip to the Ukrainian capital reveals a more positive atmosphere than one might think given the typical tone of the discussion about the war in Washington.

Conflict
Politics & Diplomacy

featured events

Online Event
Wed, January 14, 2026 • 12:00 pm ET

The future of EU-Mercosur trade

A panel of experts unpack the EU-Mercosur trade deal and what it means for competitiveness, climate-linked trade rules, and the future of transatlantic strategy.

European Union
Latin America
Trade and tariffs


Public Event
Wed, November 19, 2025 • 9:00 am ET

Intent to destroy: Confronting Russia’s campaign to erase Ukraine and its people

In this conference hosted by the Strategic Litigation Project and the Eurasia Center, experts will identify strategies to halt Russia’s campaign of atrocities against the Ukrainian people.

Civil Society
Conflict
Crisis Management
Security & Defense


The Russia Tomorrow series

Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 challenged much of the common Western understanding of Russia. How can the world better understand Russia? What are the steps forward for Western policy? The Eurasia Center’s new “Russia Tomorrow” series seeks to reevaluate conceptions of Russia today and better prepare for its future tomorrow.

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Russia Tomorrow

The CRINK: Inside the new bloc supporting Russia’s war against Ukraine

by Angela Stent

The latest report in the Atlantic Council’s Russia Tomorrow series details how Russia’s war against Ukraine has brought together a new set of partners–united not by shared values, but by shared grievances–on the international stage: China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea.

In-depth Research & reports

Hof Quoted in Time on Effectiveness of Syrian Cease-Fire Deal

Russia Tomorrow
Dec 12, 2025

The Russian economy in 2025: Between stagnation and militarization 

By
Elina Ribakova, Lucas Risinger

The latest report in the Atlantic Council’s Russia Tomorrow series examines the Russian wartime economy.

Economy & Business
Europe & Eurasia

Hof Quoted in Time on Effectiveness of Syrian Cease-Fire Deal

Report
Jan 14, 2026

Digital sovereignty: Europe’s declaration of independence?

By
Frances Burwell, Kenneth Propp

In Brussels, “digital sovereignty” may be the new “strategic autonomy”: a push for Europe to go its own way and depend less on the United States. As US tech companies and EU regulators clash, catch up on a policy debate with consequences playing out online and in the halls of power.

Digital Policy
Economy & Business

programs

The Europe Center promotes the transatlantic leadership and strategies required to ensure a strong Europe.

EXPLORE THE PROGRAM

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.

EXPLORE THE PROGRAM

Within the Atlantic Council’s longstanding commitment to strengthening the transatlantic relationship, the Atlantic Council Turkey Program conducts research, provides thought leadership, and offers a platform for strategic dialogue between the US, Turkey, and NATO allies to address the region’s toughest challenges and explore opportunities, including in the fields of energy, business & trade, technology, defense, and security.

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Explore the Power Vertical podcast

The Power Vertical

The Power Vertical is a blog and podcast for Russia wonks and Kremlin watchers by Brian Whitmore. It covers emerging and developing trends in Russian politics, shining a spotlight on the high-stakes power struggles, machinations, and clashing interests that shape Kremlin policy today.

Explore the Debrief series

#AtlanticDebrief

#AtlanticDebrief hosts interviews with leading experts, policymakers, and newsmakers from both sides of the Atlantic to unpack the challenges and opportunities of the transatlantic relationship.

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#BalkansDebrief

The Atlantic Council Europe Center’s #BalkansDebrief series features timely conversations on key issues impacting the Western Balkans. Nonresident senior fellow Ilva Tare hosts newsmakers, experts, and officials for discussions on rule of law, energy security, cultural heritage, Russian and Chinese influence in the region, and more.

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Content

In the News

Jul 10, 2017

Hof Quoted in Time on Effectiveness of Syrian Cease-Fire Deal

By Frederic C. Hof

Read the full article here.

Russia

In the News

Jul 9, 2017

Ellinas in Cyprus Weekly: Oil and Gas Progress in Greece

By Charles Ellinas

Read the full article here.

Greece

In the News

Jul 8, 2017

Simakovsky Joins CBS News to Discuss Meeting Between Trump and Putin

By Mark D. Simakovsky

Watch the full discussion here.

Russia

In the News

Jul 8, 2017

Simakovsky Joins CBS News to Discuss Meeting Between Trump and Putin

By Mark D. Simakovsky

Watch the full discussion here.

Russia

In the News

Jul 8, 2017

Herbst Joins VOA Chinese to Discuss Ukraine

By John Herbst

Watch the full interview here.

Ukraine

In the News

Jul 8, 2017

Hof Quoted in Bloomberg on Syria Cease-Fire Deal

By Frederic C. Hof

Read the full article here.

Russia

In the News

Jul 7, 2017

Simakovsky Joins CBS News to Discuss Putin-Trump G20 Meeting

By Mark D. Simakovsky

Watch the full discussion here.

Russia

Trade in Action

Jul 7, 2017

TRADE in ACTION – July 7, 2017

By Global Business & Economics Program

THIS WEEK IN TRADEThe G20 Summit is this week, and the stakes are high for all the attendees. For live coverage of the G20, follow along on Politico.

Economy & Business European Union

In the News

Jul 7, 2017

Vershbow Joins Bloomberg to Discuss G-20 Meeting Between Trump and Putin

By Alexander Vershbow

Watch the full interview here.

Ukraine

New Atlanticist

Jul 7, 2017

Trump States US Commitment to Europe, Article 5

US President Donald J. Trump’s speech in Poland ahead of the G20 summit on July 7 reassured allies and emphasized the importance of the transatlantic relationship, noting that a strong Europe is beneficial for the United States and the whole of the West. “When your nations are strong, all the free nations of Europe are […]

NATO Poland
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Experts

Fellow

Dan Minnocci

Senior US Air Force Fellow

Forward Defense Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security

Europe & Eurasia Middle East

Board director

Alexander Mirtchev

Vice Chair, Atlantic Council

China Europe & Eurasia

Fellow

Stanislava Mladenova

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security Transatlantic Security Initiative

Afghanistan Conflict

Executive Leadership Intensive participant

Ioana Moraru 

Policy Officer, NATO

Millennium Leadership Program

Europe & Eurasia NATO

Board director

Georgette Mosbacher

Co-Chair, Three Seas Programming

Europe Center

Central Europe Economy & Business

Fellow

Daniel E. Mouton

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs Scowcroft Middle East Security Initiative

Defense Industry Defense Policy
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Events

Public Event Fri, March 13, 2026 • 10:30 am ET

Ukraine’s human capital and the foundations of recovery and long-term security
Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia Resilience & Society Russia
Flagship Event Tue, June 9, 2026 • 9:00 am ET

2026 Global Energy Forum

The tenth Global Energy Forum will chart the course for continued innovation, collaboration, and leadership in the global energy transition. 
Africa Americas Climate Change & Climate Action Critical Minerals
Flagship Event Fri, December 11, 2026 • 8:30 am ET

2026 Transatlantic Forum on GeoEconomics

The Transatlantic Forum on GeoEconomics is an annual flagship convening focused on issues at the nexus of economics, finance, foreign policy, and national security.
Digital Policy Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia European Union