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O’Toole quoted in Newsweek on Trump Administration lifting sanctions on Putin-linked oligarch companies

Dispatches
Feb 2, 2026

To increase its autonomy, Europe must look to its strengths

By
Piotr Arak

The challenge for Europe in the coming decade is not to imitate the United States and China, but to mobilize its own considerable strengths.

Economy & Business
European Union

O’Toole quoted in Newsweek on Trump Administration lifting sanctions on Putin-linked oligarch companies

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

O’Toole quoted in Newsweek on Trump Administration lifting sanctions on Putin-linked oligarch companies

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

featured events

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.

In-depth Research & reports

O’Toole quoted in Newsweek on Trump Administration lifting sanctions on Putin-linked oligarch companies

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

O’Toole quoted in Newsweek on Trump Administration lifting sanctions on Putin-linked oligarch companies

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 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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In the News

Dec 20, 2018

O’Toole quoted in Newsweek on Trump Administration lifting sanctions on Putin-linked oligarch companies

By <span class="gta-embed--tax--expert gta-post-embed--tax--expert" >Brian O'Toole</span>

Read the full article here.

Russia

In the News

Dec 20, 2018

John Herbst joins CNBC to discuss US-Russia Relations

By <span class="gta-embed--tax--expert gta-post-embed--tax--expert" >John Herbst</span>

Watch the full discussion here.

Russia

UkraineAlert

Dec 20, 2018

Why 2019 Will Be Year of Continued Growth for Business in Ukraine

By <span class="gta-embed--tax--expert gta-post-embed--tax--expert" >Andy Hunder</span>

Ukraine is back on the front pages of the world’s top newspapers. Twice in the past three weeks Ukraine featured on the cover photo of the Financial Times. The headlines read: “US Backs Kyiv in Naval Clash with Kremlin” and “Kyiv Splits from Russian Church.” The news headings highlight the U-turn that Ukrainians have made shifting away […]

Russia Ukraine

Trade in Action

Dec 20, 2018

TRADE IN ACTION December 20, 2018

By <span class="gta-embed--tax--expert gta-post-embed--tax--expert" >Global Business & Economics Program</span>

Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia

New Atlanticist

Dec 20, 2018

#StrongerWithAllies: Lithuanian sharpshooter has security in his sights

By <span class="gta-embed--tax--expert gta-post-embed--tax--expert" >Lukas Andriukaitis</span>

The National Guard, an integral part of Lithuania’s armed forces, defends Lithuania’s borders and undertakes operations for which the country’s regular forces are not nimble enough.

NATO Northern Europe

New Atlanticist

Dec 20, 2018

Top 10 risks of 2019

By <span class="gta-embed--tax--expert gta-post-embed--tax--expert" >Robert A. Manning and Mathew J. Burrows</span>

Unfortunately, 2018 will not go down as a very memorable year in turning the page on the big issues of our time.  Trump is right to claim credit for starting a dialogue with North Korean leader Kim Jung-un, but even that faces tests—as we outline—in the coming year. 

Conflict European Union

New Atlanticist

Dec 19, 2018

The RUSAL deal: a good outcome?

By <span class="gta-embed--tax--expert gta-post-embed--tax--expert" >Brian O'Toole</span>

Sanctions targeting RUSAL’s founder and now indirect minority shareholder, Oleg Deripaska, worked exactly the way they are supposed to.

Financial Sanctions and Economic Coercion Russia

Report

Dec 19, 2018

Turkey’s energy nexus: Discoveries and developments

By <span class="gta-embed--tax--expert gta-post-embed--tax--expert" >Atlantic Council IN TURKEY</span>

As the fastest growing energy market in the OECD over the past decade and a country dependent on imports for almost all of its hydrocarbon demand, Turkey’s energy sector carries regional implications. Securing a reliable and affordable source of energy, through diversification and increased domestic production, has formed the cornerstone of Turkey’s energy policy.

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

In the News

Dec 19, 2018

Vershbow for Lithuanian Foreign Policy Review: European Defense: Time for a Higher Level of Ambition

By <span class="gta-embed--tax--expert gta-post-embed--tax--expert" >Alexander Vershbow</span>

Read the full article here (Page 5)

European Union International Organizations

Event Recap

Dec 19, 2018

Turkey’s renewable investment outlook: renewable energy and new technologies

By <span class="gta-embed--tax--expert gta-post-embed--tax--expert" >David Livingston</span>

On December 19th, the Atlantic Council IN TURKEY and the World Energy Council Turkey convened a high-level event on the outlook for renewable energy investment in Turkey. The half-day event, which featured a diverse set of international experts and energy sector leaders, was focused on taking stock of Turkey’s experience to-date in deploying renewable energy, […]

Energy & Environment Energy Transitions
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Experts

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Andrea Clabough

Nonresident Fellow

Global Energy Center

Climate Change & Climate Action Energy & Environment

Millennium fellow

Alexandra Clare

CEO and Co-Founder, Re:Coded

Millennium Leadership Program

Education Europe & Eurasia

Fellow

Gavin Clough

2023-24 Senior US Navy Fellow

Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security

Defense Policy Eastern Europe

European Leadership Accelerator Participant

Chiara Cocchiara

Senior Innovation Officer, European Space Agency

Millennium Leadership Program

Europe & Eurasia Resilience & Society

Executive Leadership Intensive participant

Noel Coenraad

Strategy Advisor, Vattenfall AB

Millennium Leadership Program

Energy Transitions Germany

Fellow

Ariel Cohen

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Eurasia Center

Central Asia Politics & Diplomacy
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Events

Public Event Wed, March 4, 2026 • 3:00 pm ET

EXIM Bank Chairman John Jovanovic on US priorities for global competitiveness

AN AC FRONT PAGE EVENT—John Jovanovic, president and chairman of the Export-Import Bank of the United States, discusses EXIM’s role in supporting US manufacturing, strengthening supply chains, and recalibrating trade.
Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia Geopolitics & Energy Security Trade and tariffs
Public Event Thu, March 5, 2026 • 9:30 am ET

Navigating a new era in Syria: Strategic opportunities for the US and Turkey
Conflict Defense Policy Iraq Middle East
Flagship Event Tue, June 9, 2026 • 9:00 am ET

2026 Global Energy Forum

The tenth Global Energy Forum will chart the course for continued innovation, collaboration, and leadership in the global energy transition. 
Africa Americas Climate Change & Climate Action Critical Minerals
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