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

Brattberg on Poroshenko’s Washington Visit

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

Brattberg on Poroshenko’s Washington Visit

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

Brattberg on Poroshenko’s Washington Visit

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

Brattberg on Poroshenko’s Washington Visit

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

Brattberg on Poroshenko’s Washington Visit

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.

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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.

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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

Sep 19, 2014

Brattberg on Poroshenko’s Washington Visit

By Erik Brattberg

Brent Scowcroft Center Resident Fellow Erik Brattberg joins CTV to discuss Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko’s visit to Washington and his request for international assistance: Watch the full interview here.

Ukraine

In the News

Sep 19, 2014

Brattberg: United States should Not Let Poroshenko Return Home Empty-Handed

By Erik Brattberg

Brent Scowcroft Center Resident Fellow Erik Brattberg writes for the Hill on why the United States should not let Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko return his country empty-handed while it figures out the best way to respond to the crisis: 

Russia Ukraine

Transcript

Sep 19, 2014

Transcript: Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko Speaks at the Atlantic Council

By The Atlantic Council

ATLANTIC COUNCIL   Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko Speaks at the Atlantic Council Welcome:Jon Huntsman,Chairman,Atlantic Council;Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) Moderator:Frederick Kempe,President,Atlantic Council Speaker:Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko Location:Washington, D.C. Time: 6:20 p.m. EDTDate: Thursday, September 18, 2014 Transcript by Federal News Service Washington, D.C.

Russia Ukraine

Transcript

Sep 19, 2014

Transcript: After the Summit, General Philip M. Breedlove on NATO’s Path Forward

By The Atlantic Council

Atlantic Council After the Summit:General Philip M. Breedlove on NATO’s Path Forward Welcome:Jon Huntsman,Chairman,Atlantic Council Moderator:Frederick Kempe,President and CEO,Atlantic Council Speaker:General Philip Breedlove,NATO Supreme Allied Commander Europeand Commander, U.S. European Command Location: Atlantic Council, Washington, D.C. Time: 11:00 a.m. EDTDate: Monday, September 15, 2014 Transcript by Federal News Service Washington, D.C.

NATO Security & Defense

In the News

Sep 19, 2014

Bloomberg: Poroshenko Urges More US Military Help for Ukraine

By Atlantic Council

Bloomberg cites the Atlantic Council for hosting an event with Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko: 

Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin, Sept. 1, 2014

NATOSource

Sep 19, 2014

Report: Kremlin Considering Steps to Disconnect Russia from the Internet During Emergencies

By Anna Smolchenko and Olga Rotenberg, AFP

Russia is considering measures to protect its cyberspace from the “unpredictable” West, President Vladimir Putin’s spokesman said on Friday after a newspaper said Moscow was contemplating unplugging the Internet during protests or war.

Cybersecurity Russia

UkraineAlert

Sep 19, 2014

Atlantic Council’s UkraineAlert: Version 2.0

By James Rupert

With today’s edition, the Atlantic Council’s UkraineAlert newsletter is six months old. Readers will notice that it arrives in a new package: concise and colorful. Its content will remain much the same, although we’re always working to improve it.

Ukraine

Event Recap

Sep 19, 2014

Poroshenko: Ukraine Needs Arms ‘to Win the Peace’

By James Rupert

Ukrainian President Outlines Strategy, Asks US Help to Build Army and Halt Corruption Ukraine’s President Petro Poroshenko spoke at the Atlantic Council today, outlining his hopes to use his country’s fragile, two-week-old truce with Russia to ultimately defeat Moscow’s efforts to wrest control of southeastern Ukraine. In the final stop of a fast-paced official visit […]

Russia Ukraine

UkraineAlert

Sep 18, 2014

Poroshenko’s Stark Message to Washington

By John E. Herbst

Russia’s Assault Threatens Not Just Ukraine, but Europe and Eurasia Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko delivered a stark but necessary message in Washington September 18.  Addressing a Joint Session of Congress, he noted that:

Russia Ukraine

In the News

Sep 18, 2014

Washington Times: Ukraine President Repeats Plea for US Military Aid

By Atlantic Council

The Washington Times cites the Atlantic Council for hosting an event with Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko:

Ukraine
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Experts

Graham Brookie

Staff

Graham Brookie

Vice President - Atlantic Council Technology Programs

Digital Forensic Research Lab

Disinformation National Security

Fellow

Chris Brummer

Nonresident Senior Fellow

GeoEconomics Center

Digital Currencies Economy & Business

Fellow

Matthew Bryza

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Atlantic Council Turkey Program

Energy & Environment Europe & Eurasia

Fellow

Ian Brzezinski

Senior Fellow

Europe Center Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security

Central Europe Defense Policy

Fellow

Colin Buckley

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Freedom and Prosperity Center

Freedom and Prosperity Inclusive Growth

Fellow

Justina Budginaite-Froehly

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Europe Center Transatlantic Security Initiative

Defense Industry European Union
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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