Peterson in Real Clear Defense: Ukraine War Highlights a New Threat to the American Homeland

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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Peterson in Real Clear Defense: Ukraine War Highlights a New Threat to the American Homeland

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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Peterson in Real Clear Defense: Ukraine War Highlights a New Threat to the American Homeland

UkraineAlert Oct 8, 2024

The West must learn defense tech lessons on the Ukrainian battlefield

By Edward Verona

The Russia-Ukraine War is the most technologically advanced war in history but Western military strategists and weapons developers risk missing out on key lessons due to excessive caution, writes Edward Verona.
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Jul 7, 2023

Peterson in Real Clear Defense: Ukraine War Highlights a New Threat to the American Homeland

By Atlantic Council

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Report

Jul 7, 2023

Building a navy fighting machine

By Bruce Stubbs

Bruce Stubbs explores the barriers impeding the US Navy’s approach to strategy development and force planning and offers recommendations for reform.

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UkraineAlert

Jun 26, 2023

How Ukraine can pin down Russia in Crimea without a land campaign

By John B. Barranco

Many analysts believe Ukraine must liberate Crimea in order to win the war, but it could be possible to render the peninsula strategically irrelevant for Russia without launching a major land campaign, writes John B. Barranco.

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In the News

Jun 24, 2023

Stefanini in Il Tempo on Wagner’s insurgency in Russia

By Stefano Stefanini

On June 24, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Stefano Stefanini was quoted in Il Tempo addressing Wagner group’s rebellion in Russia (text in Italian). 

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In the News

Jun 22, 2023

Williams in The Hill on Russia’s war in Ukraine

By Michael John Williams

On June 22, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Michael John Williams was quoted in The Hill, discussing Russia’s War in Ukraine and NATO enlargement.

Defense Technologies Europe & Eurasia

New Atlanticist

Jun 22, 2023

Will Ukraine join NATO? Here’s a top Ukrainian official and former NATO leader’s game plan for the Vilnius summit.

By Katherine Golden

Andriy Yermak and Anders Fogh Rasmussen detail what they expect from the Alliance at the Vilnius summit, from security guarantees to a clear pathway for membership.

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Defense Journal by Atlantic Council IN TURKEY

Jun 22, 2023

Turkish-Ukrainian defense partnership in a new geopolitical realm

By Can Kasapoglu

The Turkish-Ukrainian strategic partnership would mark a promising opportunity for Western military industries in the post-Soviet space.

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Defense Journal by Atlantic Council IN TURKEY

Jun 22, 2023

Prospects for an improved US-Turkish strategic relationship

By Lt. Gen. (ret.) Nihat Kökmen

US approval of the sale of F-16s, aircraft modernization kits, and return of Turkey to the F-35 program are key to improving ties.

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In the News

Jun 13, 2023

Michèle Flournoy and Wendy Anderson promote rapid software acquisition in Breaking Defense

By Atlantic Council

Michèle Flournoy and Wendy Anderson co-wrote an article discussing a key recommendation from the Atlantic Councils Commission On Defense Innovation Adoption interim report to boost software acquisition.

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In the News

Jun 12, 2023

Feldman-Piltch recognized by the US Department of State for her work in Afghan relocation efforts

By Maggie Feldman-Piltch

On June 12, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Maggie Feldman-Piltch was recognized by the US Department of State at a signing ceremony for a Memorandum of Understanding with the #AfghanEvac Coalition for her dedicated work in Afghan relocation efforts.

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R. Clarke Cooper

Distinguished fellow, Middle East Programs

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs Scowcroft Middle East Security Initiative

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Jennifer A. Counter

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Forward Defense Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security

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Robert Bassett Cross MC

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Forward Defense Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security

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Jonathan P. Dunne

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Forward Defense Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security

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Lauren Fenley

Project Engineer, General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems

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Netra Gowda

Chief of Staff to the CDO, Airbus

Millennium Leadership Program

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Public Event Thu, July 24, 2025 • 4:15 pm ET

SAIC CEO Toni Townes-Whitley on mission integration in the defense ecosystem

AN #ACFRONTPAGE EVENT—SAIC CEO Toni Townes-Whitley discusses the role of mission integrators in today's defense industrial base and the future of the US defense ecosystem.

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