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

Wilson: Yanukovych Walked Ukraine “Up to the Abyss”

Inflection Points
Jun 26, 2026

Secretary General Mark Rutte on Trump, Europe, and the future of NATO

By
Frederick Kempe

Atlantic Council President and CEO Frederick Kempe sits down with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in Washington.

Europe & Eurasia
NATO

Wilson: Yanukovych Walked Ukraine “Up to the Abyss”

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

Wilson: Yanukovych Walked Ukraine “Up to the Abyss”

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

featured events

Online Event
Thu, June 25, 2026 • 1:45 pm ET

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on the Ankara summit agenda

AN AC FRONT PAGE EVENT—NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte lays out his priorities for the upcoming Ankara summit.

Europe & Eurasia
NATO
United States and Canada


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

Wilson: Yanukovych Walked Ukraine “Up to the Abyss”

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

Wilson: Yanukovych Walked Ukraine “Up to the Abyss”

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

Feb 22, 2014

Wilson: Yanukovych Walked Ukraine “Up to the Abyss”

By Damon Wilson

Damon Wilson, Atlantic Council executive vice president, joins MSNBC’s Disrupt with Karen Finney to discuss Ukraine’s future after former President Victor Yanukovych’s fled Kyiv:

Ukraine

In the News

Feb 22, 2014

Karatnycky: Breaking Down Ukraine’s Uncertain Future

By Adrian Karatnycky

Adrian Karatnycky, senior fellow for the Transatlantic Relations Program, joins MSNBC’s Melissa Harris-Perry to analyze the latest developments in Ukraine:

Ukraine

In the News

Feb 21, 2014

Wilson: “Russia is Playing a Zero-Sum Game with Us”

By Damon Wilson

The New York Times quotes Atlantic Council Executive VP Damon Wilson on the conflict playing out between Russia and the United States over Ukraine:

Russia Ukraine

In the News

Feb 21, 2014

Karatnycky: Yanukovych’s Support Crumbles

By Adrian Karatnycky

Adrian Karatnycky, senior fellow for the Transatlantic Relations Program, joins PBS Newshour to break down the deal struck between Ukraine’s opposition and President Victor Yanukovych:

Ukraine

New Atlanticist

Feb 21, 2014

To Avoid Ukraine Catastrophe, Get Tough on Russia

By James Rupert

Brzezinski: US Should Avert Effort by Moscow to Promote Secession With Ukrainian protesters struggling to pull their country toward greater democracy and engagement with Europe, the US and EU governments should set policies to avert any effort by Russia to divide the country by backing the secession of Ukraine’s Russian-speaking regions, says Atlantic Council senior […]

Ukraine
German Eurofighter

NATOSource

Feb 21, 2014

Germany Cuts Order for Eurofighter Jets

By AFP

Germany’s defense ministry is planning to reduce its order for Eurofighter jets from 180 to 143, according to media reports on Thursday.

Germany

Webcasts

Feb 21, 2014

Webcast: Ukraine on Fire

A Conversation with Opposition Advisor Amb. Oleh Shamshur If you are experiencing issues with the embedded player, click here Amid Ukraine’s deepening crisis, a senior foreign affairs advisor to the opposition movement, Ambassador Oleh Shamshur, will speak in an online discussion with the Atlantic Council’s Damon Wilson about the standoff in Kyiv, the directions that […]

Ukraine

Event Recap

Feb 21, 2014

Ukraine’s Amb. Shamshur: Still Work to Do on Peace Deal

Opposition Advisor Warns of Secession Dangers European Union mediators and Ukrainian opposition leaders still face a challenge in winning full acceptance of today’s deal to end the country’s political crisis, said Oleh Shamshur, a Ukrainian diplomat who advises opposition party leader Vitaliy Klitschko. While Klitschko’s party and the two other main opposition groups in parliament […]

Ukraine
NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen

NATOSource

Feb 21, 2014

NATO Secretary General Welcomes Agreement in Ukraine

By Anders Fogh Rasmussen, NATO

I welcome the agreement reached between the government and the opposition in Ukraine.

NATO NATO Partnerships
EU defense ministers, February 21, 2014

NATOSource

Feb 21, 2014

EU Defense Ministers Support the Way Forward for CSDP and EU Operations

By European Union

The informal meeting of EU Defence Ministers took place on 20 and 21 February in Athens, chaired by Greek Minister of National Defence Dimitris Avramopoulos on behalf of EU High Representative Catherine Ashton.

Europe & Eurasia European Union
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Experts

Fellow

Leo Michel

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security Transatlantic Security Initiative

Europe & Eurasia European Union

Fellow

Andrew A. Michta

Nonresident Senior Fellow

GeoStrategy Initiative Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security

Central Europe Eastern Europe

Millennium fellow

Chels Michta

Military Intelligence Officer, US Army

Millennium Leadership Program

Central Europe Eastern Europe

Fellow

Dan Minnocci

Senior US Air Force Fellow

Forward Defense Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security

Europe & Eurasia Middle East

Board director

Alexander Mirtchev

Vice Chair, Atlantic Council

China Europe & Eurasia

Fellow

Stanislava Mladenova

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security Transatlantic Security Initiative

Afghanistan Conflict
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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