Europe & Eurasia Archives

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Webster quoted in Die Zeit on Russia-China diplomacy

New Atlanticist May 24, 2023

Russia’s ‘data glasnost’ didn’t last long. Here’s how to tell whether sanctions are working.

By Charles Lichfield

Economic data is still coming out of Russia, and Russian Central Bank Governor Elvira Nabiullina and other financial elites have been pushing for making even more data available. But that’s changing.

Economic Sanctions Economy & Business

UkraineAlert May 23, 2023

Ukraine’s coming counteroffensive has a good chance of succeeding

By Richard D. Hooker, Jr.

Ukraine’s coming counteroffensive has a great chance of succeeding due to a number of factors including superior leadership, equipment upgrades, and strong morale, writes Richard D. Hooker, Jr.

Conflict Defense Technologies

New Atlanticist Apr 28, 2023

How the EU and UK can start to collaborate in a post-Brexit world

By Jörn Fleck, Ben Judah

As EU ambassadors to London gather to discuss the future of the relationship, here are six ambitious but realistic ideas for cooperation.

Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia

featured events

Public Event Mon, May 22, 2023 • 10:30 am ET

2023 Warsaw Week

This series of events hosted by the Europe Center’s Warsaw Office celebrates the US-Polish partnership and the countries’ leadership in the transatlantic community. This event takes place between May 22nd – 26th, 2023.

Online Event Wed, April 19, 2023 • 10:30 am ET

NATO’s Vilnius summit: Ukraine’s future and the completion of Europe

NATO leaders are gathering in Vilnius in July to discuss the future of the alliance. What should NATO leaders do to vouch for Ukraine’s long-term security and stability? What steps should NATO take to ensure its own defenses against Moscow’s revisionist objectives?

Defense Policy Eastern Europe International Organizations NATO

programs

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, which is in charge of the 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 migration.

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The Atlantic Council in Turkey aims to promote dialogue and strengthen transatlantic engagement with the region through research, programming and high-level discussion forums to address critical issues around energy, economics, migration, and security.

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In-depth Research & reports

Report Apr 28, 2023

Kazakhstan could lead Central Asia in mitigating the world’s energy and food shortages

By Margarita Assenova, Ariel Cohen, and Wesley Hill

The five Central Asian states can make a meaningful contribution to mitigating the world’s energy and food deficits, but this will require determination by local governments and the commitment of Western government and business partners.

Central Asia Energy & Environment

Issue Brief Apr 20, 2023

The US-EU Trade and Technology Council: Assessing the record on data and technology issues

By Frances Burwell and Andrea G. Rodríguez

The TTC must keep its forward-looking gaze, but also take steps to address challenging regulatory issues, either by oversight or direct discussion, or it will lose the essential support among stakeholders that can keep US engagement in the TTC alive.

Digital Policy Economy & Business

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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

#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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#BritainDebrief

#BritainDebrief is an interview series dedicated to taking on the debates of Britain’s role in the world after Brexit. Hosted by Europe Center senior fellow Ben Judah and joined by leading experts, policymakers, and officials, #BritainDebrief explores today’s key foreign policy issues affecting Britain and the world from Afghanistan to AUKUS, Brexit, COVID-19, China, kleptocracy, Russia, and more.

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Content

In the News

Oct 2, 2022

Webster quoted in Die Zeit on Russia-China diplomacy

China German

In the News

Oct 2, 2022

Stefanini in the Week: EU implications after the Italian elections

On October 2, TSI NRSF Stefano Stefanini was quoted in the Week discussing the implications for the EU of the Italian elections.

Elections Europe & Eurasia

New Atlanticist

Sep 30, 2022

Canadian foreign minister: After Putin’s annexation ‘our strategy won’t change’ on Ukraine

By Daniel Malloy

At an Atlantic Council Front Page event, the foreign minister reassured Ukrainians that Canada will never recognize the sham referendums in four of Ukraine's regions—and that Canada will continue to support Ukraine.

Conflict NATO

New Atlanticist

Sep 30, 2022

Zelenskyy is pushing for fast-track NATO membership. Does Ukraine have a fighting chance to join the club?

By Atlantic Council experts

Experts from our Transatlantic Security Initiative break down NATO's response to the Ukrainian president's surprise move.

Conflict NATO

UkraineAlert

Sep 30, 2022

Putin denounces imperialism while annexing large swathes of Ukraine

By Peter Dickinson

Russian President Vladimir Putin has officially annexed four regions of Ukraine while denouncing Western imperialism and proclaiming Russia as the leader of a global "anti-colonialism movement."

Conflict Democratic Transitions

Ceremony to declare Russia's annexation of four Ukrainian territories held in Moscow

New Atlanticist

Sep 30, 2022

Russian War Report: Putin illegally annexes Ukrainian territory

On September 30, Russian President Putin officially annexed four Ukrainian oblasts, incorporating them into Russia. The announcement was met with swift global condemnation.

Conflict Disinformation

In the News

Sep 30, 2022

Melinda Haring in Foreign Policy: Russia’s annexed land is a crime scene

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Human Rights

Fast Thinking

Sep 30, 2022

Russia has again tried to change Europe’s borders by force. What’s next?

By Atlantic Council

Our experts map out what to expect after Putin's latest major escalation.

Conflict Crisis Management

In the News

Sep 30, 2022

Wieslander speaks at Helsinki Security Forum

Anna Wieslander spoke on the opening panel at the first-ever Helsinki Security Forum. She spoke on lessons learned since the full-scale war in Ukraine began. First was that “Ukraine is part of Europe” and needs to be a part of the European community. There needed to be further rounds of EU enlargement to other contested […]

Defense Policy Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Sep 29, 2022