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Stefanini in Il Tempo on Wagner’s insurgency in Russia

New Atlanticist Jul 28, 2025

Trump and von der Leyen made a deal. But the US and EU are drifting apart on trade.

By Frances Burwell

Many elements of the Turnberry deal still need to be finalized, and the difficult process could drive the two sides even further apart.

Economy & Business European Union

UkraineAlert Jul 14, 2025

A Western-funded drone surge could end Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

By Mark Boris Andrijanič

Ukraine has the technology, talent, and industrial potential to prevail in the war with Russia, but currently lacks the funding to scale drone production to the necessary levels, writes Mark Boris Andrijanič.

Conflict Defense Technologies

UkraineAlert Jul 13, 2025

Ukraine Recovery Conference: Europe underlines long-term commitment

By Edward Verona

The 2025 Ukraine Recovery Conference, which took place in Rome on July 10-11, has provided a clear demonstration of continued European commitment to Ukraine, writes Edward Verona.

Conflict Drones

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Online Event Thu, July 31, 2025 • 11:00 am ET

Unpacking the new US-EU trade deal

Experts discuss the new agreement announced on Sunday and what it means for transatlantic trade going forward.

Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia European Union Trade and tariffs

Online Event Mon, July 14, 2025 • 2:00 pm ET

Report launch: Russia’s future rulers

The latest report in the Atlantic Council’s Russia Tomorrow series explores the rising generation in the Kremlin-connected elite and what this shift means for Russia’s future.

Corruption Europe & Eurasia Politics & Diplomacy Populism

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.

Russia Tomorrow

The next generation: Russia’s future rulers

by Mikhail Zygar

The latest report in the Atlantic Council’s Russia Tomorrow series explores the rising generation in the Kremlin-connected elite and what this shift means for Russia’s future.

In-depth Research & reports

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.

Defense Industry Europe & Eurasia

Russia Tomorrow Jan 8, 2025

Sanctioned kleptocracy: How Putin’s kremligarchs have survived the war—and even prospered

By Ilya Zaslavskiy

The latest report in the Atlantic Council’s Russia Tomorrow series explores how Russia’s kleptocratic networks infiltrated the West and measures the US and Europe can take to combat the malign influence of Russian kleptocracy around the globe.

Corruption Economic Sanctions

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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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The Atlantic Council in Turkey aims to promote and strengthen transatlantic engagement with the region by providing a high-level forum and pursuing programming to address the most important issues on energy, economics, security, and defense.

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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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In the News

Jun 24, 2023

Stefanini in Il Tempo on Wagner’s insurgency in Russia

By Stefano Stefanini

On June 24, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Stefano Stefanini was quoted in Il Tempo addressing Wagner group’s rebellion in Russia (text in Italian).

Defense Technologies Europe & Eurasia

New Atlanticist

Jun 24, 2023

Putin is losing control of Russia

By John E. Herbst

Most analysts have argued that Putin’s control in Russia was rock solid. That Prigozhin got this far suggests otherwise.

Conflict Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Jun 24, 2023

Francis in the Kyiv Post: The Prigozhin parable

By Atlantic Council

Russia

New Atlanticist

Jun 24, 2023

Russian War Report Special Edition: Prigozhin and Wagner forces mutiny against Moscow

By Digital Forensic Research Lab

A special edition of the Russian War Report on Wagner Group's mutiny against the Russian military and occupation of Rostov.

Conflict Internet

In the News

Jun 24, 2023

Conflict Europe & Eurasia

Millennium Leadership Program

Central Europe Civil Society

Events

Online Event Fri, August 15, 2025 • 8:00 am ET

US-Japan global partnership in Central Asia

Central Asia China Energy & Environment Japan

Flagship Event Tue, September 30, 2025 • 9:00 am ET

2025 Transatlantic Forum on GeoEconomics

The Transatlantic Forum on GeoEconomics is an annual conference convening economic and financial leaders from both sides of the Atlantic.

Digital Policy Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia European Union

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Featured Reading

Trump and von der Leyen made a deal. But the US and EU are drifting apart on trade.

A Western-funded drone surge could end Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

Ukraine Recovery Conference: Europe underlines long-term commitment

featured events

Unpacking the new US-EU trade deal

Report launch: Russia’s future rulers

The Russia Tomorrow series

The next generation: Russia’s future rulers

In-depth Research & reports

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

Sanctioned kleptocracy: How Putin’s kremligarchs have survived the war—and even prospered

programs

Explore the Power Vertical podcast

The Power Vertical

Explore the Debrief series

#AtlanticDebrief

#BalkansDebrief

Content

Stefanini in Il Tempo on Wagner’s insurgency in Russia

Putin is losing control of Russia

Francis in the Kyiv Post: The Prigozhin parable

Russian War Report Special Edition: Prigozhin and Wagner forces mutiny against Moscow

Webster in The Russia-China Report: The Prigozhin mutiny and the PRC’s response

Wieslander interviewed in Monocle

Donovan quoted by The Cipher Brief on coordinating Russia sanctions with the Global South

Donovan quoted in Semafor on Russian reparations for Ukraine

“Sanctioning China in a Taiwan Crisis: Scenarios and Risks” report cited by the China Table

Yevgeniya Gaber joins Nevşin Mengü for Bugün Ne Oldu (What Happened Today) to discuss Ukraine war

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Salam Nukta

Joanna Siekiera

Zeena Nisar

LeAnne Noelani Howard

Daniel Di Giusto

Slavina Ancheva

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US-Japan global partnership in Central Asia

2025 Transatlantic Forum on GeoEconomics

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