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

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.

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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EnergySource

Oct 8, 2024

A new European Commission faces three key issues at the heart of the clean energy transition

By Michał Kurtyka

As the European Commission takes shape, it faces three critical issues that it must address to meet energy demand and restore Europe’s climate credibility: inadequate funding for the green transition, dependence on foreign energy imports, and declining economic competitiveness. The EU must take bold action to survive in a changing world.

Energy & Environment Europe & Eurasia

Atlantic Debrief

Oct 7, 2024

#AtlanticDebrief – How can Washington and Brussels get coordination right for Ukraine? | A debrief from Amb. John Herbst

Amb. John Herbst discusses how policymakers on both sides of the Atlantic should continue to support Ukraine regardless of the outcomes of the US presidential election.

Europe & Eurasia European Union

In the News

Oct 7, 2024

Jeglinskas in 15min.lt on Lithuanian defense strategy

By Giedrimas Jeglinskas

On October 7, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Giedrimas Jeglinskas wrote an article in 15min.lt discussing the need for Lithuania to update its defense strategy.

Defense Policy Europe & Eurasia

Atlantic Debrief

Oct 7, 2024

#AtlanticDebrief – How can the US and EU build a better China and Indo-Pacific strategy? | A debrief from Léonie Allard

Léonie Allard explores US-EU interests in China and the Indo-Pacific and shares her ideas for a new transatlantic strategy for the region.

China Economy & Business

Report

Oct 7, 2024

Treating the green transition like the geopolitical imperative it is

By Carol Schaeffer

Policymakers should adopt a NATO-style approach to long-term decarbonization and work to boost the green economies of the United States and the EU together.

Energy & Environment European Union

Atlantic Debrief

Oct 7, 2024

#AtlanticDebrief – How can Washington and Brussels close the gap on trade policy? | A debrief from Daniel Mullaney

Daniel Mullaney discusses the path forward for US-EU cooperation on trade policy and ideas for how to pursue shared interests.

Climate Change & Climate Action Economy & Business

Report

Oct 7, 2024

Getting transatlantic coordination right for Ukraine

By John E. Herbst

Transatlantic support for Ukraine has been laudable, but much more is needed, particularly from Europe, given the political uncertainty in the United States.

European Union NATO

Atlantic Debrief

Oct 7, 2024

#AtlanticDebrief – What is a new vision for a transatlantic approach to the Western Balkans? | A debrief from Ilva Tare and Maja Piscevic

Ilva Tare and Maja Piscevic unpack their ideas for a new transatlantic approach to the Western Balkans for the next US and EU leadership.

Civil Society Corruption

Atlantic Debrief

Oct 7, 2024

#AtlanticDebrief – How can US-EU leadership approach the green transition? | A debrief from Carol Schaeffer 

Carol Schaeffer unpacks her policy recommendations for a NATO-style spending pledge for the green transition.

Climate Change & Climate Action Economy & Business

Atlantic Debrief

Oct 7, 2024

#AtlanticDebrief – How can the transatlantic alliance leverage the EU as a defense power? | A debrief from Rob Murray

Rob Murray unpacks his policy recommendations for the transatlantic security alliance to boost funding, procurement and production.

Europe & Eurasia European Union

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