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New Atlanticist

Jun 26, 2025

To retaliate, or not to retaliate, that is the question for the EU on Trump’s tariffs

By Frances Burwell

Striking back at US tariffs is unlikely to help the EU achieve its goals of a more stable and open trading partnership with the United States.

Economy & Business European Union

UkraineAlert

Jun 26, 2025

Russia’s persecution of the Crimean Tatars must not be forgotten

By Mercedes Sapuppo

Events will take place across Ukraine this week to mark Crimean Tatar Flag Day. However, there will be no celebrations in Crimea itself, writes Mercedes Sapuppo.

Conflict Human Rights

In the News

Jun 26, 2025

Taussig quoted in CNN on NATO Summit Rutte-Trump relations

By Torrey Taussig

On June 26, Transatlantic Security Initiative direction and senior fellow Torrey Taussig was quoted in CNN on the strategic personal relationship between NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte and US President Donald Trump during the 2025 NATO Summit.

Europe & Eurasia NATO

Inflection Points

Jun 26, 2025

Dispatch from The Hague: It’s been Trump’s week in Europe and Iran

By Frederick Kempe

What connects the recent events in Iran and at the NATO Summit is that they won’t be remembered for the threats countered but rather for the opportunities seized.

Europe & Eurasia Iran

Fast Thinking

Jun 25, 2025

Trump warmed to NATO at The Hague. But what about Ukraine?

By Atlantic Council

Allies reiterated their commitment to collective defense. But absent from the communiqué was any mention of how Russia’s war against Ukraine should end.

Europe & Eurasia NATO

In the News

Jun 25, 2025

Taussig quoted in Financial Times on Trump’s comments aboard Air Force One

By Torrey Taussig

On June 25, Transatlantic Security Initiative director and senior fellow Torrey Taussig was quoted in Financial Times on reactions from NATO allied officials after President Trump commented that Washington’s commitment to Article 5 “depends on your definition.”

Europe & Eurasia NATO

In the News

Jun 25, 2025

Taussig quoted in POLITICO on lessons from the NATO Summit

By Torrey Taussig

On June 25, Transatlantic Security Initiative director and senior fellow Torrey Taussig was quoted in POLITICO arguing that the 2025 NATO Summit in the Hague was “a moderate success.”

Europe & Eurasia NATO

In the News

Jun 25, 2025

Taussig quoted in New York Times on the NATO Summit Agenda

By Torrey Taussig

On June 25, Transatlantic Security Initiative director and senior fellow Torrey Taussig was quoted in the New York Times on Ukraine’s omission from the NATO Summit agenda.

Europe & Eurasia NATO

In the News

Jun 24, 2025

Kroenig quoted in the New York Times on the NATO summit

On June 24, Matthew Kroenig, Atlantic Council vice president and Scowcroft Center senior director, was quoted in the New York Times on the five-percent target discussed at the NATO summit in The Hague. He noted that allies may be able to coalesce around the goal if they are “fuzzy on the timeline” but that Spain’s […]

Europe & Eurasia NATO

UkraineAlert

Jun 24, 2025

US secures release of Belarusian prisoners but pressure must continue

By Hanna Liubakova

The release of fourteen prominent Belarusian political prisoners last weekend is welcome news. But the 1172 who remain behind bars in Belarus deserve more than symbolic gestures from the West, writes Hanna Liubakova.

Belarus Conflict

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