Dutch Defense Minister Kajsa Ollongren: ‘It’s up to us to leave the world in better shape for future generations’

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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Dutch Defense Minister Kajsa Ollongren: ‘It’s up to us to leave the world in better shape for future generations’

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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Dutch Defense Minister Kajsa Ollongren: ‘It’s up to us to leave the world in better shape for future generations’

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 14, 2022

Dutch Defense Minister Kajsa Ollongren: ‘It’s up to us to leave the world in better shape for future generations’

By Atlantic Council

Minister Ollongren joined the Atlantic Council to discuss how European allies like the Netherlands are adjusting their defense policy to better deter Russia and defend every inch of NATO territory.

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In the News

Jul 1, 2022

Benitez in Breaking Defense: Turkey lifts hold on Sweden, Finland joining NATO, following wide-ranging concessions

By Jorge Benitez

Jorge Benitez was quoted in a Breaking Defense article addressing the news of Turkey lifting its block on Finland and Sweden joining NATO.

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In the News

Jun 29, 2022

Dr. Akhtar featured in Business Recorder: ISSI holds seminar on ‘ensuring traditional security through technology optimisation’

By Atlantic Council

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Jun 25, 2022

Eftimiades in Industry Update on the satellite industry

By Atlantic Council

Nicholas Eftmiades discusses how the US government can leverage small-satellite developments to ensure safe and secure access to space.

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In the News

Jun 23, 2022

Cole in Politico on defense acquisition and bureaucracy

By Atlantic Council

August Cole discusses defense procurement and the challenges and risks of bureaucracy.

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Automating the fight

Jun 17, 2022

‘Killer robots’ are coming. Is the US ready for the consequences?

By Tyson Wetzel

The decision to employ killer robots should not be feared—but it must be well thought-out and meticulously debated.

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In the News

Jun 17, 2022

Grieco in Task & Purpose: Why Ukraine’s wins against Russian aircraft should worry the US Air Force

By Atlantic Council

On June 17, Task & Purpose covered Kelly Grieco’s recent article in War on the Rocks with Col. Maximilian Bremer (USAF) explaining why the war in Ukraine suggests the future of air warfare is denial.  “There’s an old sports cliché that offense sells tickets, but defense wins championships — and the U.S. Air Force may learn a thing or two […]

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Jun 15, 2022

Grieco in War on the Rocks: Why Ukraine’s air success should worry the West

By Atlantic Council

On June 15, Kelly Grieco published an article in War on the Rocks with co-author Col. Max Bremer (USAF) on what Western air forces should learn from the Russia-Ukraine air war. They argue Ukraine’s success in contesting the skies turns the West’s airpower paradigm on its head — it offers an alternative vision for pursuing airspace denial over […]

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Jun 14, 2022

Konaev in Head Topics Indonesia on military technology and Ukraine

By Atlantic Council

Margarita Konaev discusses US military assistance to Ukraine following the Russian invasion.

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Jun 13, 2022

Starling and Siegel in Real Clear Defense on gray zone conflict

By Atlantic Council

Clementine Starling and Julia Siegel dive deep into 'gray zone' conflict and the urgent need for US strategies to address hybrid threats.

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Jongsun Kim

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Forward Defense Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security

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Hannah Hunt

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Forward Defense Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security

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Owen J. Daniels

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Forward Defense Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security

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Alexander B. Gray

Nonresident Senior Fellow

GeoStrategy Initiative Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security

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Dominika Kunertova

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security Transatlantic Security Initiative

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David Julazadeh

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security Transatlantic Security Initiative

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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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