The Russia crisis has exposed why NATO needs a strategy shift

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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The Russia crisis has exposed why NATO needs a strategy shift

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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The Russia crisis has exposed why NATO needs a strategy shift

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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New Atlanticist

Jan 30, 2022

The Russia crisis has exposed why NATO needs a strategy shift

By Harlan Ullman

With Russia threatening Ukraine, NATO's new strategy already seems dated, as it lacks a comprehensive counter-gray area/hybrid-war approach, among other shortcomings.

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In the News

Jan 28, 2022

Kroenig and Ashford debate US commitments to Ukraine

On January 27, Foreign Policy published a biweekly column featuring Scowcroft Center deputy director Matthew Kroenig and New American Engagement Initiative senior fellow Emma Ashford assessing the latest news in international affairs. In their latest column, they gauge Ukraine’s importance as a US security interest and debate how far the US should go to defend the country […]

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New Atlanticist

Jan 28, 2022

Transcript: NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg on Russian aggression, Ukraine’s capabilities, and expanding the Alliance

By Atlantic Council

Russia’s military buildup in and around Ukraine is raising the specter of all-out conflict on the continent for the first time since the Cold War. Stoltenberg joined the Atlantic Council to outline NATO’s response to the renewed tensions in Europe.

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In the News

Jan 26, 2022

Marks on Government Matters to discuss the defense budget

By Atlantic Council

Scowcroft Center nonresident senior fellow Ronald Marks speaks to Government Matters on the defense budget process.

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In the News

Jan 25, 2022

Asat quoted in The Justice on China’s digital crackdown on students who speak out against Chinese human rights abuses

By Atlantic Council

China Cybersecurity

In the News

Jan 25, 2022

Katz joined University Consortium to discuss Russia-Middle East relations

By Atlantic Council

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In the News

Jan 24, 2022

Fontenrose quoted in Bloomberg on regional security implications of recent Houthi attacks on the UAE

By Atlantic Council

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In the News

Jan 24, 2022

Wechsler quoted in Al-Ghad on Washington’s foreign policy approach to the Houthis

By Atlantic Council

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In the News

Jan 22, 2022

Sales in Fox News: To deter Putin in Ukraine, Biden must stand up to the Russian strongman

By Atlantic Council

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In the News

Jan 21, 2022

Grundman in Aviation Week Network on the health of the US defense industrial base

By Atlantic Council

Forward Defense senior fellow Steven Grundman argues that the US defense industrial base is thriving despite claims otherwise.

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