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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Ashooh on UK Parliament Vote to Strike ISIS in Syria

Dispatches
May 22, 2026

Washington’s latest force posture moves have Europeans feeling whiplash

By
Daniel Fried, Torrey Taussig

The announcement on sending US troops to Poland didn’t stop Washington’s other force posture decisions from generating concern among NATO allies.

Eastern Europe
Europe & Eurasia

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

Issue Brief
May 8, 2026

Can Friedrich Merz’s chancellorship survive?

By
Phyllis Berry

One year into his chancellorship, Friedrich Merz heads a government beset by economic stagnation, low public approval, and coalition tensions.

Economy & Business
Elections

featured events

Public Event
Fri, April 17, 2026 • 11:45 am ET

The British ambassador to the US on Euro-Atlantic security and the Middle East

British Ambassador to the United States Sir Christian Turner joins the Atlantic Council to discuss the UK’s ongoing diplomatic efforts in the Middle East and its vision for the future of Euro-Atlantic security cooperation.

Europe & Eurasia
Iran
Middle East
NATO

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.

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Slavin on Paris Climate Conference and Syria

By Barbara Slavin

South Asia Center Nonresident Senior Fellow Barbara Slavin joins Voice of America’s Issues in the News to moderate a discussion on the climate conference in Paris, ISIS and Syria, and the Iran nuclear report:

France Iran

MENASource

Dec 4, 2015

The Costs of Turkey’s Foreign Policy in Syria

By M. Hande Akmehmet

Turkey hosted the G20 Summit in Antalya in mid-November against the backdrop of a sliding currency against the dollar and increasing unemployment. As world leaders struggle with the fallout of Syria’s civil war on the political and security fronts, Turkey’s proximity to the conflict and foreign policy have resulted in a direct and indirect economic […]

Russia Syria

In the News

Dec 3, 2015

Stein on Turkey’s ISIS Oil Trade Crackdown

By Aaron Stein

RFE/RL quotes Rafik Hariri Center Nonresident Senior Fellow Aaron Stein on Turkey’s attempts to crackdown on the ISIS oil trade:

Turkey

News

Dec 3, 2015

Brzezinski Joins McCain Institute for Debate: Is It Time for the United States to Pivot Back to Europe?

By Ian Brzezinski

Brent Scowcroft Center Resident Senior Fellow Ian Brzezinski joined the McCain Institute for a debate, “Is It Time for the United States to Pivot Back to Europe?”:

Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Dec 3, 2015

Aslund on Dmytro Firtash and Ukraine’s Powerful Oligarchs

By Anders Aslund

POLITICO Europe quotes Dinu Patriciu Eurasia Center Resident Senior Fellow Anders Aslund on the foiled homecoming of Dmytro Firtash, one of Ukraine’s most powerful oligarchs, and the implications of the government of Ukraine preventing him from returning to the country:

Ukraine

New Atlanticist

Dec 2, 2015

NATO’s Invitation to Montenegro an ‘Important’ Response to Russia’s Bluster

By Ashish Kumar Sen

Atlantic Council’s Damon Wilson says decision puts NATO on a ‘safer path forward for security and stability’ NATO’s invitation to Montenegro to join the military alliance — its first expansion since 2009 — is the right decision, has significant implications, and is an important response to Russia’s actions in Eastern Europe, said Damon Wilson, Executive […]

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Eurasia Center

Ukraine International Organizations

Events

Public Event Mon, June 15, 2026 • 12:30 pm ET

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Featured Reading

Washington’s latest force posture moves have Europeans feeling whiplash

A US and allied strategy for Greenland

Can Friedrich Merz’s chancellorship survive?

featured events

The British ambassador to the US on Euro-Atlantic security and the Middle East

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

Ashooh on UK Parliament Vote to Strike ISIS in Syria

Aslund on President Putin’s State of the Nation Address

Aslund on Russia’s Economic Policies

Herbst on Biden’s Visit to Ukraine

Slavin on Paris Climate Conference and Syria

The Costs of Turkey’s Foreign Policy in Syria

Stein on Turkey’s ISIS Oil Trade Crackdown

Brzezinski Joins McCain Institute for Debate: Is It Time for the United States to Pivot Back to Europe?

Aslund on Dmytro Firtash and Ukraine’s Powerful Oligarchs

NATO’s Invitation to Montenegro an ‘Important’ Response to Russia’s Bluster

Experts

Phyllis Berry

Charlotte Bertrand

Pavlo Bilodid

Hans Binnendijk

Sara Bjerg Moller

Michael Bociurkiw

Events

How should the United States counter Russia and China’s hybrid warfare?

The Power of Sports Embassy Dialogues: Panama, Croatia, Ghana, and the UK

Senators Jeanne Shaheen and Thom Tillis on the upcoming NATO Summit in Ankara

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