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Russian imperialism shapes public support for the war against Ukraine

New Atlanticist May 27, 2025

Do Trump’s criticisms of Putin mark a turning point in his Russia policy?

By John E. Herbst

On Sunday, the US president called his Russian counterpart “crazy” on social media, revealing an increasing impatience with Russia over its unwillingness to engage in US-led cease-fire talks.
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Russian imperialism shapes public support for the war against Ukraine

Report May 20, 2025

The European Union Growth Plan for the Western Balkans: A reality test for EU enlargement

By Valbona Zeneli, Richard Grieveson, Isabelle Ioannides, Dimitar Bechev

EU enlargement faces a test case in the Western Balkans. The current plan offers real benefits before accession, creating incentives for reform, but questions of enforceability and the relatively low amount of financial support threaten the success of the EU’s political influence in the region.
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Russian imperialism shapes public support for the war against Ukraine

Issue Brief Mar 5, 2025

The EU must become a strategic player in defense—alongside NATO

By Justina Budginaite-Froehly

The European Union and NATO need renewed alignment on defense to meet the new geopolitical moment. Refocused cooperation would provide a critically needed burden sharing to eliminate vulnerabilities and prepare Europe to withstand new realities.
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How long can Russia sustain its aggression in Ukraine?

The Eurasia Center discusses how the confluence of Russia’s war of attrition, economic decline, and energy damage impact the Russian Federation and its global standing.
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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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Unpacking Russia’s cyber nesting doll

by Justin Sherman

The latest report in the Atlantic Council’s Russia Tomorrow series explores Russia’s wartime cyber operations and broader cyber web.

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Russian imperialism shapes public support for the war against Ukraine

Report Mar 3, 2025

The art of the transatlantic deal

By Frances Burwell

The transatlantic relationship is shifting with US president Donald Trump’s return to the White House. Nevertheless, discreet deals across the US-EU trade, energy, and defense sectors are possible.
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Russian imperialism shapes public support for the war against Ukraine

Russia Tomorrow Dec 17, 2024

The reluctant consensus: War and Russia’s public opinion

By Maria Snegovaya

A new Atlantic Council report explores Russian society’s consolidation around the Kremlin and the Russian public’s perception of Putin’s war on Ukraine.
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UkraineAlert

Oct 9, 2023

Russian imperialism shapes public support for the war against Ukraine

By Neringa Klumbytė

Modern Russia retains an imperialistic ideology that is fueling strong public support for the war in Ukraine amid deep-rooted perceptions of Ukrainians as misguided younger siblings in need of correction, writes Neringa Klumbytė.

Civil Society Conflict

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Oct 9, 2023

Webster in China-Russia Report: The Xi-Putin meeting; Chinese submarines’ “imitative innovation” of Russian tech
China Defense Technologies

Issue Brief

Oct 9, 2023

The Bretton Woods institutions under geopolitical fragmentation

By Martin Mühleisen

Given China’s current resource advantage, Western countries need to make better use of the IMF and World Bank where doing so is in their interest. If applied more broadly, this approach could provide incentives for other governments to return to multilateral institutions, instead of China, for support.

China Economy & Business

Issue Brief

Oct 9, 2023

How the IMF can navigate great power rivalry

By Hung Tran

Fragmentation resulting from geopolitical competition between large economies is posing a serious challenge to the fulfillment of IMF's core missions. Here's how it can respond.

China Economy & Business

Issue Brief

Oct 9, 2023

Reimagining Africa’s role in revitalizing the global economy

By Amin Mohseni-Cheraghlou

The African continent potential to revitalize the world economy and reverse the downward trend in global growth. However, for this to materialize, it needs substantial investments in its physical and social infrastructure.

Africa China

In the News

Oct 8, 2023

Deni in CNN on Russian attacks against Ukrainian civilians

By John R. Deni

On October 8, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow John Deni joined Laila Harrak in a television interview on CNN to discuss recent Russian attacks on civilians, and the question of U.S. aid to Ukraine.

Europe & Eurasia Russia

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Oct 6, 2023

Townsend in VOA on US downing of Turkish UAV

By James J. Townsend Jr.

On October 6, Transatlantic Security Initiative Senior Advisor Jim Townsend was quoted in VOA discussing the US downing of a Turkish unmanned aerial vehicle (text in Turkish).

Europe & Eurasia Security & Defense

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Oct 6, 2023

Stefanini in Radio Free Europe on EU integration efforts

By Stefano Stefanini

On October 6, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Ambassador Stefano Stefanini was quoted in Radio Free Europe discussing the EU’s changing stance on integration in the wake of the war in Ukraine (text in Italian).

Europe & Eurasia European Union

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Oct 6, 2023

Eser Özdil joins TRT World Strait Talk to discuss Turkey ramping up energy hub role after signing gas deal with Romania
Energy & Environment Europe & Eurasia

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Oct 6, 2023

Webster quoted in VOA Chinese on China’s drone export control limits
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