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Eastern Europe

Content covering countries in Eastern Europe, including Croatia, Czech Republic, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Slovenia, and more.

Past Events

The Folly of Realism: Ukraine, Russia, and US Foreign Policy

PAST EVENT VIDEO

Lt. Col. (ret.) Alexander Vindman and John Gans examine America's evolving Eastern Europe strategy and what Ukraine reveals about the future of US foreign policy.

Aug 21

Alexander Vindman and John Gans on the Council's stage.

Ana Miyares Photography

Ukraine: From Battlefield to Bargaining Table?

PAST EVENT VIDEO

Samuel Charap, Elina Beketova, Jen Stout, and Ivo Daalder discuss the current state of the war in Ukraine and the ongoing attempts to end the conflict.

Apr 24

Ana Miyares Photography

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Commentary & Analysis

August 22, 2025

The Finer Points of Diplomacy That Will Determine Ukraine’s Fate

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World Politics Review

Paul Poast

Trump’s recent summits failed to achieve a breakthrough, but the details of the outcomes contain clues as to where the talks are headed, Paul Poast writes.