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Bayoumi quoted in AP News on the US lack of Arctic strategy

Dispatches Jan 27, 2026

The India–EU trade deal is worth watching, but not overhyping

By Mark Linscott

The newly announced free trade agreement is an important accomplishment, even if it is unlikely to be transformational.
Economy & Business European Union
Bayoumi quoted in AP News on the US lack of Arctic strategy

Dispatches Jan 26, 2026

Time matters: Why Europe needs Ukrainian defense innovation

By Oleksiy Honcharuk

For Europe to gain genuine defense autonomy, it will need to combine the continent’s capital with Ukraine’s speed and military innovation.
Defense Industry Defense Policy
Bayoumi quoted in AP News on the US lack of Arctic strategy

Inflection Points Jan 20, 2026

At Davos, Trump’s 19th-century instincts will collide with 21st-century uncertainty

By Frederick Kempe

The Greenland dispute has turned the World Economic Forum in Davos into the epicenter of transatlantic discord.
Conflict Economy & Business

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Online Event Wed, January 14, 2026 • 12:00 pm ET

The future of EU-Mercosur trade

A panel of experts unpack the EU-Mercosur trade deal and what it means for competitiveness, climate-linked trade rules, and the future of transatlantic strategy.
European Union Latin America Trade and tariffs
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.

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Bayoumi quoted in AP News on the US lack of Arctic strategy

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
Bayoumi quoted in AP News on the US lack of Arctic strategy

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

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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.

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In the News

Jan 10, 2026

Bayoumi quoted in AP News on the US lack of Arctic strategy

By Atlantic Council

On January 10, Imran Bayoumi, associate director of the GeoStrategy Initiative, was quoted in an Associated Press article titled "How the US could take over Greenland and the potential challenges," arguing that Trump's threats against Greenland reflect broader US failures to prioritize Arctic strategy.

Northern Europe
Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Jan 9, 2026

Guenov on Times Radio about how Venezuela impacts the US-Russia relationship

By Atlantic Council

On January 9, Tressa Guenov, director of operations and programs and senior fellow at the Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security was interviewed on Times Radio about the US-Russia relationship. She argues that though the Trump National Security Strategy does not name Russia as an adversary, oil tanker seizures demonstrate a harder line from the US against Russia in the Western hemisphere.

Politics & Diplomacy
Russia

In the News

Jan 9, 2026

Gray in The Wall Street Journal on the Donroe doctrine in Greenland

By Atlantic Council

On January 9, Alexander B. Gray, a GeoStrategy Initiative nonresident senior fellow, published an article in The Wall Street Journal titled "A Defense of the Donroe Doctrine in Greenland."

NATO
Northern Europe

Dispatches

Jan 9, 2026

The EU and Mercosur are creating one of the world’s largest free trade areas. What’s next?

By Atlantic Council experts

After twenty five years of negotiations, the free trade deal between European and Latin American countries is moving forward—but with some caveats.

Economy & Business
European Union

UkraineAlert

Jan 8, 2026

Russia’s war on Ukrainian farmers threatens global food security

By Oleksandr Tolokonnikov

By attacking Ukrainian farmers, Russia seeks to undermine Ukraine’s food security, just as it targets the country’s energy infrastructure to deprive the civilian population of access to electricity and heating, writes Oleksandr Tolokonnikov.

Conflict
Drones

UkraineAlert

Jan 8, 2026

Ukraine’s robot army will be crucial in 2026 but drones can’t replace infantry

By David Kirichenko

Ukraine's growing robot army of land drones will play a vital role in the country's defense during 2026, but they are not wonder weapons and cannot serve as a miracle cure for Kyiv’s manpower shortages, writes David Kirichenko.

Artificial Intelligence
Conflict

In the News

Jan 8, 2026

Bayoumi in Foreign Policy on Trump’s lack of Arctic strategy

By Atlantic Council

On January 8, Imran Bayoumi, associate director of the GeoStrategy Initiative, published an article in Foreign Policy titled "Trump’s Greenland Threats Paper Over a Lack of Arctic Strategy," arguing that instead of threatening Greenland, the US should work to increase Arctic security burden sharing.

Northern Europe
Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Jan 8, 2026

Bayoumi quoted in CBC News on Trump’s approach to Greenland

By Atlantic Council

On January 8, Imran Bayoumi, associate director of the GeoStrategy Initiative, was quoted in a CBC News article titled "With Trump's Venezuela move and Greenland threats, are Canadians vulnerable?" discussing Trump's renewed focus on the Western hemisphere. He argues that US threats of military action against Greenland are unproductive, urging for bolstered cooperation without threats.

NATO
Northern Europe

In the News

Jan 7, 2026

Gray in National Interest on US Indo-Pacific strategy

By Atlantic Council

On January 7, Alexander B. Gray, a GeoStrategy Initiative nonresident senior fellow, wrote an article in National Interest titled "How the UK Is Undermining US Indo-Pacific Security," discussing the UK transfer sovereignty over the Chagos Archipelago to Mauritius.

Indo-Pacific
Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Jan 7, 2026

Bayoumi quoted in BBC on future of Greenland

By Atlantic Council

On January 7, Imran Bayoumi, associate director of the GeoStrategy Initiative, was quoted in a BBC article titled "How could Donald Trump 'take' Greenland?" discussing avenues for increased US engagement with Greenland. He contends that, rather than military action, an influence operation encouraging Greenlandic independence followed by close collaboration with the United States is more likely.

Americas
Northern Europe
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Michelle S. Giuda

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Freedom and Prosperity Politics & Diplomacy

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Hristijan Gjorgievski

Chief of Party, Malawi, Parliamentary Support Program

Millennium Leadership Program

Central Europe Politics & Diplomacy

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Chief Marketing Officer, TeleGroup

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Agnia Grigas

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Rudina Hajdari

Former Member of Parliament, Republic of Albania

Millennium Leadership Program

Human Rights Political Reform
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Events

Online Event Fri, January 30, 2026 • 9:00 am ET

How Russia’s winter warfare strategy targets Ukrainian civilians
Conflict Europe & Eurasia Geopolitics & Energy Security Human Rights
Flagship Event Tue, February 3, 2026 • 9:30 am ET

Central Europe Week 2026: Facing a new strategic reality

A week of conversations highlighting Central Europe’s role in the transatlantic community.
Central Europe Eastern Europe Europe & Eurasia European Union
Public Event Tue, February 3, 2026 • 12:30 pm ET

Tibetan democracy (in exile): religious freedom and political empowerment
Central Asia China Freedom and Prosperity Human Rights
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