Transformative priorities for national defense

New Atlanticist Nov 1, 2024

NATO needs a defense industrial strategy that prioritizes being strong, smart, and together

By Kristen Taylor, Luka Ignac

A recent two-day summit underscored the ways in which the credibility of allied deterrence hinges on robust defense industrial cooperation.
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Transformative priorities for national defense

New Atlanticist Oct 30, 2024

In defense of Draghi’s defense idea: Three models for a centralized defense procurer for the EU

By Thomas Goldstein

Only a European defense procurer can provide the institutional reform to overcome intra- and intergovernmental paralysis and invest at scale.
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Transformative priorities for national defense

New Atlanticist Oct 28, 2024

The US needs a stronger defense industrial base. Option contracts can help.

By Michael Hogan

The US government would pay a premium on current orders, but it would then have the option to purchase a larger amount within a fixed timeframe.
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Report

Jun 8, 2021

Transformative priorities for national defense

By Franklin D. Kramer and Lt. Col. Matthew R. Crouch

Today, the United States faces multi-theater and multi-domain challenges different from any presented since World War II—and, in fact, ever. This report addresses these pivotal challenges by advancing key transformative priorities for an effective US national defense strategy, both in the "American theater" at home and in the forward theaters abroad.

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Britain Debrief

Jun 7, 2021

#BritainDebrief – How does the British army see a climate change world? A debrief from General Richard Nugee

By Ben Judah

How does the British army see a climate change world? For this #BritainDebrief, General Richard Nugee addresses the intersection between climate change and national security challenges for Britain.

Climate Change & Climate Action Defense Policy

In the News

Jun 2, 2021

Lt Col Mulder in the National Interest on foreign training programs

By Atlantic Council

Lt Col Mulder considers the value of training opportunities with allies in building a formidable military force.

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In the News

Jun 1, 2021

IranSource mentioned in The Jerusalem Post on Soleimani’s death

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Defense Policy

In the News

Jun 1, 2021

Nawaz joins Dawn News to discuss Pakistan’s role in US-Afghanistan relations

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Conflict

MENASource

May 26, 2021

Event Recap: After the Insurrection: Domestic Violent Extremism and the Intelligence Challenge

By Hezha Barzani

The Atlantic Council hosted an event examining domestic violent extremism and the failures in intelligence analysis and warnings that allowed the storming of the Capitol building on January 6. Read the key takeaways.

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In the News

May 24, 2021

Fontenrose quoted in Washington Examiner on how to avoid aid funding to industries from which Hamas could benefit

By Atlantic Council

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In the News

May 24, 2021

Fontenrose quoted in Arab News on drone attacks in the Middle East

By Atlantic Council

Arms Control Conflict

In-Depth Research & Reports

May 18, 2021

Predictable strategy and unpredictable operations: The implications of agility in Northern Europe

By Conor Rodihan, Matthew R. Crouch, and Ronald C. Fairbanks

As the US military becomes increasingly agile, its evolving strategy and activities pose implications for cooperation with allies, deterrence, and stability in Northern Europe.

Defense Policy Europe & Eurasia

In the News

May 13, 2021

Preble on the Net Assessment podcast: Building a new defense strategy

By Atlantic Council

On May 13, Christopher Preble and co-hosts discussed what would go into building a new defense strategy, focusing on Frank Hoffman’s recent essay “US Defense Strategy after the Pandemic.” Hoffman makes the case for adjusting US strategic objectives in light of flat or declining Pentagon budgets over the next few years. While the Pentagon might […]

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Marvin J. Park

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