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Founded sixty years ago at the height of Cold War tensions with Moscow, the Atlantic Council is driven by our mission of “shaping the global future together.” The Council is a nonpartisan organization that galvanizes US leadership and engagement in the world in partnership with allies and partners. Building on that mission, we have responded quickly and comprehensively to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, harnessing our editorial and convening power to help the United States and its allies to act swiftly and effectively—and to unify the disparate voices in favor of democracy, prosperity, and the transatlantic alliance.

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New Atlanticist

Aug 7, 2014

Ukraine News Roundup | August 7

By Irena Chalupa

Defiant Nadiya Savchenko, a Captured Ukrainian Navigator, Inspires her Country via Washington Post Moldova Has Politely Asked Russia to Move Europe’s Largest Weapons Stockpile via Vice News Vladimir Putin Might Fall. We Should Consider What Happens Next via New Republic Recriminations and Denials After Putin via World Affairs Journal Putin Can Afford to Back Down on Ukraine via Moscow Times To Beat Putin, Support Ukraine via New […]

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New Atlanticist

Aug 7, 2014

As Putin Weighs Invading Ukraine, the West Must Tell Him How it Would Respond

By John E. Herbst

Two months of steady advance by Ukrainian security forces have brought the war in Ukraine’s southeast to a crucial point at which Russian President Vladimir Putin must decide whether to launch a conventional invasion. The next four weeks, before NATO’s annual summit conference, are a critical window for action by Ukraine and its Western allies […]

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Russian President Vladimir Putin, June 5, 2014

NATOSource

Aug 6, 2014

The West Must Prepare for a Wounded Putin to Become Even More Aggressive

By Editorial Board, Washington Post

A month ago, Russian President Vladi­mir Putin appeared to be successfully executing his campaign to destabilize Ukraine.

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Royal Marine Commandos training with Albanian forces, Nov. 16, 2012

NATOSource

Aug 6, 2014

Each NATO Ally has to Pull its Weight After Russia’s Threats

By Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Financial Times

From the start, I have described this crisis as a wake-up call for the alliance, and for all those committed to a Europe that is undivided, free and at peace.

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In the News

Aug 6, 2014

Moreland: Avoiding the “Cold War” Entrapment

By Will Moreland

Transatlantic Relations Program Staffer Will Moreland writes for the Huffington Post to argue against the use of Cold War tensions to defend Russian intervention in Ukraine:

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In the News

Aug 5, 2014

Brzezinski on Putin’s Plans in Ukraine

By Ian Brzezinski

NBC quotes Brent Scowcroft Center Senior Fellow Ian Brzezinski on Russian President Vladimir Putin’s plan for handling the crisis in Ukraine:

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In the News

Aug 5, 2014

Globe and Mail: Ukraine’s Ruslana, The Voice of the People

By Atlantic Council

The Globe and Mail cites the Atlantic Council for honoring Ruslana Lyzhychko at its Distinguished Leadership Awards:

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Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, May 8, 2014

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Aug 5, 2014

Special Summit Series: Poland and NATO

By Ian Brzezinski

Poland approaches the NATO September 4 summit intent on decisions that will strengthen the Alliance’s capability for collective defense.

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Russian-Belarusian strategic military exercise ZAPAD 2013

NATOSource

Aug 5, 2014

The Russian Threat to NATO

By Editors of the Wall Street Journal

What can NATO realistically do if Vladimir Putin sets his sights on the Baltic states?

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In the News

Aug 4, 2014

Herbst on Russian Military Exercises Near Ukraine Border

By John Herbst

The Los Angeles Times quotes Eurasia Center Director John Herbst on Russian military exersizes taking place near the country’s border with Ukraine:

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