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Jan 31, 2022

Peek joins The John Batchelor Show to discuss the five shortfalls of the Biden administration’s State Department

By Atlantic Council

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UkraineAlert

Jan 30, 2022

Ukraine Crisis: Will Putin deploy his energy weapons against Europe?

By Aura Sabadus

In recent months, Russia has frequently been accused of using energy supplies as a geopolitical weapon. With international tensions now rising, such tactics may soon become more prominent.

Conflict Economic Sanctions

Experts react

Jan 28, 2022

Experts react: The view from European capitals as consensus emerges against Russia

By Atlantic Council experts

Which EU member states will rise to the challenge from Russia? The Atlantic Council's Europe Center experts weigh in with views from across the continent.

Central Europe Conflict

New Atlanticist

Jan 28, 2022

NATO chief on Russia crisis: We’re ready for anything

By Atlantic Council

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg believes the Alliance is fully prepared for the Kremlin's next move.

Conflict Crisis Management

New Atlanticist

Jan 25, 2022

If Russia boosts its aggression against Ukraine, here’s what NATO could do

By Michael John Williams

NATO has no obligation to defend Ukraine, but it should make any Russian attempts to annex territory more difficult.

Conflict Crisis Management

Fast Thinking

Jan 25, 2022

FAST THINKING: The US bets big on NATO to deter Russia

By Atlantic Council

Can the United States convince the twenty-nine other NATO members to support a troop movement in Eastern Europe?

Conflict Crisis Management

UkraineAlert

Jan 23, 2022

Ukraine Crisis: Putin the gambler may have gone too far to back down

By Timothy Ash

Russian President Vladimir Putin has gained the world's attention with his threat to launch a full-scale invasion of Ukraine but he may now feel he must act or risk a serious loss of credibility on the international stage.

Conflict European Union

New Atlanticist

Jan 22, 2022

Experts react: Six options for Europe as it searches for a response to Russian aggression

By Atlantic Council experts

How can Europe hang together and maximize its impact? Our experts weigh in as the crisis over Ukraine heats up.

Conflict Crisis Management

New Atlanticist

Jan 20, 2022

Can the US and EU rein in Big Tech with diverging approaches?

By Morten Skroejer and Nicole Lawler

As the US and EU seek to address difficult questions swirling around some of the world’s biggest companies, 2022 will be a busy year for antitrust regulation.

Digital Policy Economy & Business

New Atlanticist

Jan 18, 2022

No consensus? No problem. Why NATO is still effective.

By Christopher Skaluba, Conor Rodihan

Don't believe what you hear: NATO can still contribute invaluably to Ukraine’s sovereignty.

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