Europe & Eurasia

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

Kordosova on US Policy on Central Europe

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

Kordosova on US Policy on Central Europe

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

Kordosova on US Policy on Central 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.

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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

Kordosova on US Policy on Central Europe

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

Kordosova on US Policy on Central Europe

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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#BalkansDebrief

The Atlantic Council Europe Center’s #BalkansDebrief series features timely conversations on key issues impacting the Western Balkans. Nonresident senior fellow Ilva Tare hosts newsmakers, experts, and officials for discussions on rule of law, energy security, cultural heritage, Russian and Chinese influence in the region, and more.

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Content

In the News

Nov 24, 2014

Kordosova on US Policy on Central Europe

By Simona Kordosova

Brent Scowcroft Center Associate Director Simona Kordosova joins Estonian National TV to discuss Václav Havel’s legacy and US policy toward Central Europe: Watch the full interview here (segment starts at 28:00).

Central Europe

In the News

Nov 22, 2014

Jones on Shared Objectives with Turkey

By James L. Jones, Jr.

Hurriyet Daily News quotes Brent Scowcroft Center Chairman General James L. Jones, Jr. on Turkish involvement in the ongoing crisis in Syria:

Turkey
Finnish infantry

NATOSource

Nov 21, 2014

Finland Back on Red Alert Over Expansionist Russia

By Simon Tisdall, Guardian

Now – with a newly expansionist, jingoistic Russia led by President Vladimir Putin set on reasserting itself internationally, with eastern Europe and the Baltic states wondering fearfully what may follow its armed intervention in eastern Ukraine,

NATO Northern Europe

New Atlanticist

Nov 21, 2014

Ukraine News Roundup | November 21

By Jim Rupert

Ukraine Parties Form New Government, Set NATO as Priority via RFE-RL On Maidan’s Anniversary, Ukrainians’ Despair Jars Poroshenko, Biden via Washington Post ‘Donetsk Republic’ Official: Yes, of Course, Russia Is Funding Us via Reuters For a Half-Million Ukrainian Refugees, a Hard Winter Is Coming via The Interpreter For Crimeans, Russia’s Takeover Is Breaking the Bank via The Economist Russia’s War Drills, Air Probes: A ‘Wake-Up […]

Ukraine

Event Recap

Nov 21, 2014

No Easy Options for Europe’s Energy Security

By Eric Gehman

While Russian and European energy codependence is likely to continue for the foreseeable future, a raft of new projects will help Europe diversify its energy supply and security over the medium- and long-term, concluded experts at the opening panel of the Atlantic Council Energy and Economic Summit’s second day in Istanbul, Turkey. Led by Ambassador […]

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

UkraineAlert

Nov 21, 2014

Before Ukraine Can Be Reformed, It Must Be Defended

By Paul Goble

When Hitler Invaded Poland, No One Demanded Polish Reforms Before Offering Help. Why Is It the Reverse for Ukraine? “September 3, 1939 – British and French commentators and officials said today that it could no longer be denied that Hitler was invading Poland and that the Nazi forces represented the most serious threat to the […]

Eastern Europe Russia
Chinese Jiangkai II (Type 054A) Class Frigate

NATOSource

Nov 21, 2014

Russia and China Plan Joint Naval Exercise in the Mediterranean

By TASS

Defense ministries of Russia and China seek to form a regional collective security system in the Asia-Pacific region, Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu said on Tuesday

China Europe & Eurasia
US and Spanish soldiers in joint exercise, Oct. 29, 2012

NATOSource

Nov 20, 2014

New Party Leader Wants Spain Out of NATO

By George Mills, Local (Spain)

The leader of Spain’s radical new Podemos party has said he would like a referendum on whether Spain should leave Nato, although he admitted the move would be “far from simple.”

NATO Security & Defense
“Cyber Coalition 2014” is the 7th such annual exercise

NATOSource

Nov 20, 2014

NATO Holds Largest Cyber War Games

By Sam Jones, Financial Times

[T]he alliance this week conducted the world’s biggest digital war game.

Cybersecurity NATO
US F-16s participating in Baltic exercise, June 13, 2014

NATOSource

Nov 20, 2014

NATO Scrambles Jets 400 Times in 2014 as Russian Air Activity Jumps

By David Mardiste and Jonathan Saul, Reuters

NATO warplanes have had to scramble 400 times this year in response to an increase in Russian air activity around Europe not seen since the Cold War, the alliance’s chief said on Thursday.

NATO Northern Europe
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Experts

Fellow

Alan Riley

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Global Energy Center

Energy & Environment Europe & Eurasia

Fellow

Erika Rodríguez

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center

European Union International Organizations

European Leadership Accelerator Participant

Grégoire Roos

Director, Europe and Russia and Eurasia Programmes, Chatham House

Millennium Leadership Program

Energy & Environment Europe & Eurasia

Fellow

Anthony J. Ruggiero

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Forward Defense Indo-Pacific Security Initiative

Arms Control Defense Policy

Millennium fellow

Daniel Rzasa

News Lab Lead, CEE, Google

Millennium Leadership Program

Civil Society Eastern Europe

Fellow

Yerevan Saeed

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Iraq Initiative Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

Arabic Energy & Environment
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Events

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