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Inflection Points

Mar 10, 2025

Here’s a Ukraine peace plan Trump can use to deter—not appease—Putin

By Frederick Kempe

Putting the possibility of NATO membership for Ukraine squarely on the table provides leverage in negotiations with Russia, a new essay argues.

Conflict NATO

New Atlanticist

Mar 7, 2025

Former US Senator Rob Portman: How to achieve a successful cease-fire and lasting peace in Ukraine

By Rob Portman

“We should all want the war on Ukraine to end, and we should welcome negotiations. But we should negotiate from a position of strength,” writes a former US senator.

Conflict Europe & Eurasia

New Atlanticist

Mar 7, 2025

What Trump’s approach to Europe means for the Western Balkans

By Agon Maliqi

Shifts in US policy toward Europe could prompt the EU to step up on security for the Western Balkans and revive the enlargement process.

Freedom and Prosperity Political Reform

In the News

Mar 7, 2025

Hellendoorn authored an article on finance, strategy and European autonomy in Survival

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Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Mar 7, 2025

GeoEconomics Center’s work cited by FT on the growing importance of CBDCs and stablecoins in the global economy

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China Digital Currencies

In the News

Mar 7, 2025

Hellendoorn quoted on European nuclear weapons cooperation in De Telegraaf

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Dutch Economy & Business

Balkans Debrief

Mar 7, 2025

Will Merz step up Germany’s role in the Balkans? | A Debrief with Gerald Knaus

Ilva Tare, Europe Center Resident Senior Fellow, speaks with Gerald Knaus about the German elections on February 23 and the next government's approach to the Western Balkans.

Elections European Union

EnergySource

Mar 7, 2025

The US can reduce Russia’s nuclear energy—and geopolitical—influence

By Marina Lorenzini

As the Trump administration outlines its energy priorities, strengthening the US nuclear industry remains a point of bipartisan agreement. Revitalizing this sector will lead not only to domestic economic growth, but also a reduction in Russia’s dominance in global nuclear markets and its geopolitical leverage.

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

In the News

Mar 7, 2025

Michta quoted in Le Figaro on Washington’s shifting relationship with Europe  

On February 28, Andrew Michta, senior fellow in the GeoStrategy Initiative, was quoted in Le Figaro on the Trump administration’s relationship with European allies. He argues that both US President Donald Trump and European leaders are responsible for the current fractures in transatlantic relations.

Europe & Eurasia Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Mar 7, 2025

Leaders of Hypersonics Capabilities Task Force author SpaceNews op-ed

By Atlantic Council

On March 6, Hypersonic Capabilities Task Force co-chairs Deborah Lee James, Ryan McCarthy, and lead author, Michael E. White, published an op-ed in SpaceNews entitled, “How the nation can make fielding hypersonic capabilities a national priority.” The article argues that the U.S. must urgently prioritize the development and deployment of hypersonic capabilities to counter growing […]

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