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Belarus dictator must not be rewarded for releasing his own prisoners

New Atlanticist Aug 29, 2025

Twenty questions (and expert answers) about the negotiations to end Russia’s war in Ukraine

By Atlantic Council experts

August saw a flurry of diplomatic activity to end Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. As September nears, Atlantic Council experts share their insights on what to expect next.
Conflict Peacekeeping and Peacebuilding
Belarus dictator must not be rewarded for releasing his own prisoners

New Atlanticist Aug 26, 2025

To end Putin’s war on Ukraine, Trump should sanction Russian oil

By Kimberly Donovan

The US president is well positioned to bring about peace for Ukraine, but his administration needs to arm him with the best tools and options to do so.
Conflict Economic Sanctions
Belarus dictator must not be rewarded for releasing his own prisoners

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

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Online Event Wed, August 20, 2025 • 10:00 am ET

From Alaska to Washington: Debriefing peace talks on Ukraine

Atlantic Council experts discuss the high-stakes negotiations over the future of Ukraine.

Europe & Eurasia European Union Politics & Diplomacy Russia
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

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 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

Belarus dictator must not be rewarded for releasing his own prisoners

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
Belarus dictator must not be rewarded for releasing his own prisoners

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 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 Turkey Program 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.

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#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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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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UkraineAlert

Sep 30, 2025

Belarus dictator must not be rewarded for releasing his own prisoners

By Hanna Liubakova

Belarusian dictator Alyaksandr Lukashenka is attempting to repair relations with the West by trading political prisoners for concessions. If this hostage diplomacy proves successful, it will strengthen Lukashenka’s grip on power, writes Hanna Liubakova.

Belarus Conflict

Issue Brief

Sep 30, 2025

As Europe’s neutral states shift closer to NATO, Ireland approaches a turning point for its security

By Maeve Drury and Jason C. Moyer

Ireland spends the least of any EU country on defense. Taoiseach Micheál Martin wants to change that. With military neutrality deeply rooted in the country's history of violent civil conflict, what will re-armament take?

Europe & Eurasia Maritime Security

New Atlanticist

Sep 30, 2025

Highlights from the Transatlantic Forum on GeoEconomics, as US and European leaders reimagine transatlantic cooperation

By Katherine Golden, Daniel Hojnacki

Our experts flew to Brussels to hear from US and EU leaders on their visions for enhancing US-European cooperation on trade, security, technology, and other era-defining issues.

Economy & Business European Union

MENASource

Sep 30, 2025

Is the Baghdad-Erbil oil deal a blueprint for settlement—or a stopgap? 

By Victoria J. Taylor , Yerevan Saeed

Whether the oil deal will be a tactical stopgap or a step towards permanent settlement will become known after the Iraq's elections and the year's end.

Energy Markets & Governance Geopolitics & Energy Security

Transcript

Sep 30, 2025

EU trade chief Maroš Šefčovič on why Europe got the ‘best possible’ trade deal with the United States

By Atlantic Council

Šefčovič argued at the 2025 Transatlantic Forum on GeoEconomics that it makes sense for the US and EU to be in constant discussion about their trade practices and tariffs, considering the size of their economies.

European Union Trade and tariffs

Transcript

Sep 30, 2025

US Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker’s message to allies ‘dragging their feet’ on defense spending

By Atlantic Council

At the 2025 Transatlantic Forum on GeoEconomics, Whitaker called upon each ally to "start spending money on their defense and stop buying Russian energy."

Economic Sanctions Europe & Eurasia

Report

Sep 30, 2025

404 Accountability not found: Spyware accountability through software liability

By Sara Ann Brackett, Jen Roberts

This report proposes a legislative safe harbor framework that would incentivize technology companies to engage in spyware accountability.

Cybersecurity United Kingdom

New Atlanticist

Sep 29, 2025

Drug cartels are adopting cutting-edge drone technology. Here’s how the US must adapt.

By Stephen Honan

Mexican cartels are apparently learning from Ukraine’s defense against Russia and twisting Kyiv’s example to their own illicit purposes.

Defense Technologies Drones

Fast Thinking

Sep 29, 2025

Moldova’s pro-EU ruling party won despite Russian interference. Now what? 

By Atlantic Council

Moldova’s pro-Western ruling party has won a parliamentary majority. Our experts share their perspectives on what’s next for the country’s path to European Union accession.

Disinformation Elections

New Atlanticist

Sep 29, 2025

Dispatch from Kyiv: Why so many Americans support—and should continue to support—Ukraine

By William B. Taylor

On a recent trip to Kyiv, a former US ambassador to Ukraine shares what he has heard from Americans, including anger at Russian atrocities and a hope in Ukrainian success.

Conflict Politics & Diplomacy
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Khémaies Jhinaoui

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Freedom and Prosperity Center

Europe & Eurasia Middle East

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Stuart Jones

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Europe Center

Europe & Eurasia European Union

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Marie Jourdain

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Europe Center

Africa English

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Olga Khakova

Deputy Director, European Energy Security

Global Energy Center

Geopolitics & Energy Security Europe & Eurasia

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Adrian Karatnycky

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Eurasia Center

Ukraine Democratic Transitions

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Marie Kasperek

Nonresident Senior Fellow

GeoEconomics Center

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Summit on the Future of Energy Security
Energy & Environment France Germany Italy
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Sixth Partnership for Transatlantic Energy Cooperation (P-TEC)
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