On Thursday, December 4, at 2:00 p.m. ET, the Atlantic Council will host a conversation with General Aurelio Colagrande, deputy supreme allied commander transformation, to discuss how NATO is preparing for emerging security challenges and positioning the Alliance for the future. This event is part of the Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security’s flagship Commanders Series, generously supported by Saab.
Colagrande will join the Atlantic Council to share insights into how NATO is charting its future in an era of accelerating technological innovation, evolving operational demands, and intensifying geopolitical competition. The discussion will explore how Allied Command Transformation is driving NATO’s long-term adaptation, ensuring the Alliance remains agile, capable, and strategically prepared for the challenges of tomorrow.
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Featuring
General Aurelio Colagrande
Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Transformation
NATO Allied Command Transformation
Opening remarks
Michael Andersson
Head of Strategic Partnerships and International Affairs
Saab, Inc.;
Board Director
Atlantic Council
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The Commanders Series, generously supported by Saab, is the Atlantic Council’s flagship speakers’ forum for senior military and defense leaders.
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