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“Putin’s endgame: The stakes beyond Ukraine,” an Atlantic Council documentary

Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine may be closer to its end than its beginning. How it ends will matter not only for Ukraine, but for the whole of Europe and the wider world. The first-ever documentary from the Atlantic Council’s Eurasia Center, “Putin’s endgame: The stakes beyond Ukraine,” discusses the threat of Russian aggression beyond Ukraine and the dangers it poses to US interests today and in the future.

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In the News

Jul 10, 2024

Jeglinskas in Washington Times on Ukraine’s path to NATO

On July 10, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Giedrimas Jeglinskas was quoted in the Washington Times discussing Ukraine’s readiness to join NATO.

Europe & Eurasia
NATO

UkraineAlert

Jul 9, 2024

Britain’s new government pledges ‘unwavering commitment’ to Ukraine

By Peter Dickinson

Ukrainians are confident that the new UK government will maintain British support for their war effort as they fight for national survival against Russia's ongoing invasion, writes Peter Dickinson.

Conflict
Freedom and Prosperity

UkraineAlert

Jul 9, 2024

The Kremlin’s crimes will continue to escalate until Russia is defeated

By Serhiy Prytula

The Russian bombing of a children's hospital in Kyiv is a clear signal that Kremlin war crimes will only escalate and Vladimir Putin will not stop until he is stopped, writes Serhiy Prytula.

Conflict
Freedom and Prosperity

New Atlanticist

Jul 9, 2024

NATO needs a strategy to address Russia’s Arctic expansion

By David Babikian and Julia Nesheiwat

The Washington summit this week provides the perfect moment for the Alliance to forge an even more unified approach to the future of security in the High North. 

Geopolitics & Energy Security
Maritime Security

Inflection Points Today

Jul 9, 2024

Putin, Xi, Orbán, and Modi provide a disturbing backdrop to the start of the NATO Summit

By Frederick Kempe

The split screens haunting the NATO Summit include a deadly attack on a children’s hospital and meetings with autocrats in Moscow and Beijing.

China
Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Jul 8, 2024

Webster in the China-Russia Report: China may produce drones for Russia

Arms Control
Central Asia

New Atlanticist

Jul 8, 2024

From blueprints to battlefields: How to ensure NATO’s future readiness

By Luka Ignac

NATO’s success hinges on allies’ ability to verify readiness, overcome capability gaps, revitalize the transatlantic defense industrial base, and integrate national defense plans with NATO defense plans.

Europe & Eurasia
NATO

In the News

Jul 8, 2024

Benitez in Breaking Defense on Russia’s readiness to challenge NATO

By Jorge Benitez

On July 8, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Jorge Benitez was quoted in Breaking Defense discussing NATO’s preparedness to deter Russian aggression.

Europe & Eurasia
NATO

New Atlanticist

Jul 8, 2024

Live expertise and behind-the-scenes insight as NATO leaders gather at the Washington summit

By Atlantic Council experts

As NATO leaders gathered, our experts were on the ground at the summit and NATO Public Forum giving their authoritative, up-to-the-minute analysis and insight.

Europe & Eurasia
NATO

In the News

Jul 8, 2024

Vershbow in National Defense on Russia’s threat to NATO

By Alexander Vershbow

On July 8, Transatlantic Security Initiative distinguished fellow Alexander Vershbow was quoted in National Defense discussing the threat that Russia poses to NATO.

Europe & Eurasia
NATO