Category: Timely Commentary & Analysis

Iraq on the Brink: US Policy Options

The Islamic State of Iraq and Sham (ISIS) continues to capture more territory and resources, effectively building a state within a state. To discuss the latest developments and their implications for Iraq, the region, and transatlantic security, as well as possible US responses, the Atlantic Council hosted a conference call with former US Ambassador Zalmay […]

Ready for Hillary Clinton?

By Nicholas Burns

The seismic shocks rocking the Middle East this week — renewed war in Iraq, an emerging radical Sunni Caliphate, and a possible independent Kurdistan — remind us anew that, before politicians jump into the race to succeed President Obama, they better have serious foreign policy credentials.

Transcript: Security In and Around Europe

Security in and Around Europe:A Conversation with Ursula von der Leyen,German Minister of Defense Introduction:General James Jones, Jr., USMC (Retired),Chairman Brent Scowcroft Center on International Security,Atlantic Council Moderator:Barry PavelVice President and Director,Brent Scowcroft Center on International Security,Atlantic Council Speaker:Ursula von der Leyen,German Minister of Defense Location:Four Seasons Hotel,2800 Pennsylvania Ave N.W.Washington, D.C. 20007 Time: 1:00 […]

Column: Obama has Ample Authority to Relieve Iran Sanctions

By Barbara Slavin

WASHINGTON — As negotiations with Iran enter the home stretch this week in Vienna, the ability of the U.S. government to relieve economic sanctions on Iran is likely to emerge as a major factor in determining whether Tehran will accept significant restrictions on its nuclear program.

Estonian Chief of Defense Private Strategy Session

Since the inception of the Ukraine crisis, Estonia has played a critical role in enhancing security on NATO’s eastern border, including hosting a large-scale NATO exercise, STEADFAST JAVELIN 1, which tested allied forces on their ability to work together as well as maintaining NATO’s readiness and combat effectiveness.

Emerging Technologies and the Future of Global Security

Emerging and disruptive technologies are going to have extensive effects on national and international security in the future. Despite the challenge in determining the scale of these impacts on international power, governments must prepare effective security strategies now that incorporate a vision of technology’s impact on the future. In an effort to address the challenges […]