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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Apr 24, 2017

More Solidarity with Ukraine Needed, Say Speakers at the Kyiv Security Forum

By Ariel Cohen

The Tenth Kyiv Security Forum—an important foreign affairs conference conducted annually by the Open Ukraine Foundation—occurred on April 6-7. Headed by Ukraine’s former Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk and his wife Terezia, the conference underscored an important message: the need for the West to stay engaged and maintain security in the borderlands between Russia and Central […]

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In the News

Apr 23, 2017

Polyakova in Foreign Affairs: Pandering to the Far Right Doesn’t Help

By Alina Polyakova

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France

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Apr 22, 2017

Polyakova Joins Story in the Public Square to Discuss Russian Election Interference

By Alina Polyakova

Read more about the interview here.

Russia

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Apr 22, 2017

Arslan Speaks with Sabah on the 2017 Atlantic Council Istanbul Summit

By Defne Arslan

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Turkey

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Apr 22, 2017

Polyakova Quoted by Vice on Russian Influence in Europe

By Alina Polyakova

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Russia

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Apr 21, 2017

Lightfoot Quoted by the Cipher Brief on Instability ahead of the French Elections

By Jeff Lightfoot

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France

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Apr 21, 2017

Fishman Quoted by Reuters on the Decision to Not Give Exxon Permission to Drill in Russia

By Eddie Fishman

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Russia

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Apr 21, 2017

Mandeville in US News: A Feeling of Imminent Catastrophe

By Laure Mandeville

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France

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Apr 21, 2017

Durakoglu Joins Voice of America to Discuss the Referendum in Turkey

By Naz Durakoglu

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NATOSource

Apr 21, 2017

Trump Praises Italy’s Fight Against Terrorism And Pushes Gentiloni on Defense Spending

By Donald Trump, Paolo Gentiloni, and John Roberts, White House

PRESIDENT TRUMP:  Italy is also a key partner in the fight against terrorism.

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