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

Workman on EU Energy Dependence

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

Workman on EU Energy Dependence

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

Workman on EU Energy Dependence

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

Workman on EU Energy Dependence

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

Workman on EU Energy Dependence

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

Sep 2, 2014

Workman on EU Energy Dependence

By Garrett Workman

Azeri Press Agency quotes Global Business and Economics Program Associate Director Garrett Workman on reducing EU energy dependence on Russia:

Russia

In the News

Sep 2, 2014

Brattberg on NATO Assistance Against Russia

By Erik Brattberg

Brent Scowcroft Center Resident Fellow Erik Brattberg joins CTV to discuss whether NATO is likely to provide arms and training in order to prevent Russian incursions in Ukraine: Watch the full interview here.

NATO Russia

Event Recap

Sep 2, 2014

After the European Elections: EU Leadership and Priorities in a Transatlantic Context

By The Atlantic Council

On Wednesday, August 27th, the Transatlantic Relations program hosted an off-the-record discussion with Klaus Welle, secretary general of the European Parliament, and Anthony Teasdale, director-general of the European Parliamentary Research Service. The conversation was moderated by Fran Burwell, vice president and director of transatlantic relations at the Council.

Elections European Union

New Atlanticist

Sep 2, 2014

In a Dirty War, a Ukrainian General Builds Trust With Rebels to Free Hostages

Volodymyr Ruban Crosses the War’s Front Lines to Negotiate With Russian-Backed Separatists Amid the war in southeast Ukraine, hundreds or thousands of people have been imprisoned by  both sides – some as enemy combatants, others more arbitrarily. The man whom both sides call to get hostages or prisoners released is an officer of Ukraine’s military […]

Russia Ukraine

New Atlanticist

Sep 2, 2014

US and Allies Should Take Three Steps Now to Prevent Putin’s Moves Beyond Ukraine

By John E. Herbst

As NATO Convenes Its Summit, It Should Stiffen Its Doctrine and Arm Ukraine for Self-Defense The Kremlin’s seizure of Crimea, its six-month-old war-by-proxy in southeastern Ukraine, and now its invasion of the southeast with its own paratroopers, armor, and artillery, are conclusive proof of a dangerous policy that requires a strong, comprehensive response from the […]

Eastern Europe NATO
Danish Foreign Minister Martin Lidegaard and Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen, March 18, 2014

NATOSource

Sep 2, 2014

Special Summit Series: Denmark and NATO

By Magnus Nordenman

Denmark approaches the Wales Summit in the context of a radically changed security environment, due to, among other things, the Ukraine crisis.

Afghanistan Energy & Environment

In the News

Sep 2, 2014

Brattberg: “NATO is Essential to Europe’s Security”

By Erik Brattberg

US News and World Report quotes Brent Scowcroft Center Resident Fellow Erik Brattberg on President Obama’s visit to Estonia ahead of the NATO Summit in Wales:

NATO Northern Europe

In the News

Sep 1, 2014

Brattberg on Russia’s Call for Ceasefire in Ukraine

By Erik Brattberg

Brent Scowcroft Center Resident Fellow Erik Brattberg joins CTV to discuss Russian interference in Ukraine ahead of the NATO Summit: Watch the full interview here.

NATO Russia

Bremain vs Brexit

Sep 1, 2014

Lightfoot in DGAPanalyse: The United Kingdom and the European Union: Implications of Brexit

By Jeff Lightfoot

Read the full article here.

United Kingdom

In the News

Sep 1, 2014

Brattberg: Why President Obama’s Visit to Estonia Really Matters

By Erik Brattberg

Brent Scowcroft Center Resident Fellow Erik Brattberg writes for the Huffington Post on President Obama’s visit to Estonia ahead of the NATO Summit in Wales:

NATO Northern Europe
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Experts

Fellow

Michael Köhler

Nonresident Senior Fellow, Transatlantic Project

Rafik Hariri Center for the Middle East

European Union Germany

Millennium fellow

Linas Kojala

CEO, Geopolitics and Security Studies Center

Europe & Eurasia Politics & Diplomacy

Advisory Council member

Sheffy Kolade

Global Advisor, Women for Prosperity

Freedom and Prosperity Center

Africa Entrepreneurship

Fellow

Konstantinos Komaitis

Resident Senior Fellow

Digital Forensic Research Lab

Africa China

Staff

Aaron Korewa

Director, Warsaw Office

Europe Center

Central Europe Northern Europe

Millennium fellow

Kornel Koronowski

Head of Origination Poland, Statkraft

Millennium Leadership Program

Central Europe 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