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

Ullman in United Press International: Why Russian President Vladimir Putin Will Fail

Dispatches
Jul 9, 2026

Eleven takeaways from the NATO Summit in Ankara

By
Atlantic Council experts

Atlantic Council experts break down the most important developments coming out of the Ankara summit.

Defense Industry
Defense Policy

Inflection Points
Jun 26, 2026

Secretary General Mark Rutte on Trump, Europe, and the future of NATO

By
Frederick Kempe

Atlantic Council President and CEO Frederick Kempe sits down with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in Washington.

Europe & Eurasia
NATO

Atlantic Council Strategy Paper Series
May 13, 2026

A US and allied strategy for Greenland

By
the Atlantic Council Task Force on Greenland

After US rhetoric about taking control of Greenland exacerbated tensions between Washington and European allies in January, the US, Greenland, and Denmark opened discussions about the US presence in the autonomous territory. In parallel, the Atlantic Council’s Task Force on Greenland brought together transatlantic expertise to explore the underlying issues and find a productive path forward.

Greenland
Northern Europe

featured events

Online Event
Thu, June 25, 2026 • 1:45 pm ET

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on the Ankara summit agenda

AN AC FRONT PAGE EVENT—NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte lays out his priorities for the upcoming Ankara summit.

Europe & Eurasia
NATO
United States and Canada

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.

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

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

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.

Explore the Series

Stein Quoted by Middle East Eye on Turkish-Backed Forces in Syria

By Aaron Stein

Read the full article here.

Syria Turkey

Event Recap

Sep 30, 2016

America’s Role in the World with Anders Fogh Rasmussen

By Strategy Initiative

In his book The Will To Lead, Secretary General Rasmussen reviews current geopolitical events — the Arab Spring, the Iranian nuclear deal, the Russian annexation of Crimea, and the invasion of Ukraine — and critically analyzes the strategy and decision-making of Prseident Obama and his secretaries of state. Rasmussen looks at past presidents to identify the […]

Europe & Eurasia NATO

New Atlanticist

Sep 30, 2016

Georgia at a Crossroad

By Tedo Japaridze

Georgia today is a very different country from what it was four years ago. Owing in large part to its strong regional relationships and geographic location, Georgia has enhanced its partnerships with Europe and the United States, and has also become increasingly relevant to East Asia, largely through trade. It is now time to reflect […]

The Caucasus

EUSource

Sep 30, 2016

EU Source: EU puts TTIP on hold; investors drop Deutsche Bank

By Future Europe Initiative

THIS WEEK’S KEY TAKE-AWAYS Deutsche Bank sinks lower in investors’ confidence CETA set for signing while TTIP trails behind Fox speech heavy on confusion, light on Brexit details

Economy & Business European Union

In the News

Sep 30, 2016

Farkas Quoted by Associated Press on Russia’s Role in Syria

By Evelyn Farkas

Read the full article here.

Russia Syria

Experts

Staff

Silvian Trandafir

Program Assistant, Public Relations and Communications

Central Europe Eastern Europe

Staff

Moussa Traoré

Director, Entrepreneurship Policy Initiative

Freedom and Prosperity Center

Africa Economy & Business

Staff

Alexander Tripp

Associate Director

Africa Center

Africa China

Staff

Matt Trunkey

Program Assistant

Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security Transatlantic Security Initiative

Defense Policy English

Fellow

Clara Tsao

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Digital Forensic Research Lab

Americas China

Millennium fellow

Siminia Tulbure

Member, Chamber of Deputies, Parliament of Romania

Millennium Leadership Program

Eastern Europe Energy & Environment

Events

Online Event Wed, August 19, 2026 • 9:00 am ET

Ukraine’s humanitarian crisis under Russia’s summer bombardment

Conflict Europe & Eurasia Geopolitics & Energy Security Resilience & Society

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

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stay updated

Featured Reading

Eleven takeaways from the NATO Summit in Ankara

Secretary General Mark Rutte on Trump, Europe, and the future of NATO

A US and allied strategy for Greenland

featured events

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on the Ankara summit agenda

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

The Russia Tomorrow series

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

In-depth Research & reports

The Russian economy in 2025: Between stagnation and militarization

Digital sovereignty: Europe’s declaration of independence?

programs

Explore the Power Vertical podcast

The Power Vertical

Explore the Debrief series

#AtlanticDebrief

#BalkansDebrief

Content

Ullman in United Press International: Why Russian President Vladimir Putin Will Fail

Polyakova in The American Interest: Justice for the Victims of Flight MH17

Hof Quoted by ABC News on John Kerry’s Role in Syrian Peace Talks With Russia

Stern in The Hill: Trump’s Putin Infatuation Undermines Western Democracy

Ashooh Quoted by Daily News on Russian Military Involvement in Syria

Stein Quoted by Middle East Eye on Turkish-Backed Forces in Syria

America’s Role in the World with Anders Fogh Rasmussen

Georgia at a Crossroad

EU Source: EU puts TTIP on hold; investors drop Deutsche Bank

Farkas Quoted by Associated Press on Russia’s Role in Syria

Experts

Silvian Trandafir

Moussa Traoré

Alexander Tripp

Matt Trunkey

Clara Tsao

Siminia Tulbure

Events

Ukraine’s humanitarian crisis under Russia’s summer bombardment

2026 Transatlantic Forum on GeoEconomics

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