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New Atlanticist

Apr 13, 2023

NATO should offer Ukraine a membership plan now

By Franklin D. Kramer

Considering today’s geopolitics and NATO’s values, offering a membership action plan is the most effective and appropriate response to the challenge Russia presents.

Conflict NATO

New Atlanticist

Mar 18, 2023

Experts react: Turkey moves to approve Finland’s NATO membership. Where does that leave Sweden?

By Atlantic Council experts

After Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said he would approve of Finland’s membership in NATO, our experts break down what’s next.

Europe & Eurasia NATO

New Atlanticist

Jan 30, 2023

Sweden has a chance to transform European security—even before it officially joins NATO

By Franklin D. Kramer

Sweden can wield the agenda-setting powers of its presidency to push a EU security and defense budget directed toward three crucial aims: mobility, sustainment, and critical infrastructure protection.

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Mar 3, 2024

Braw quoted by forces.net on the Swedish military standing

By Elisabeth Braw

On March 3, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Elisabeth Braw was quoted in forces.net discussing Swedish military capability and the future of Swedish forces after joining NATO.   

NATO Northern Europe

In the News

Feb 29, 2024

Yevgeniya Gaber joins Voice of America to discuss the role of Turkey in the future de-occupation of Crimea, Ankara’s diplomatic efforts between Ukraine and Russia

Conflict Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Feb 27, 2024

Braw featured on ABC Radio on Sweden’s accsession to NATO

By Elisabeth Braw

On February 27, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Elisabeth Braw was intervied by ABC Radio on Sweden’s accession to NATO.   

NATO Northern Europe

Inflection Points Today

Feb 27, 2024

The ‘Voice of Poland’ appeals to Americans on Ukraine: ‘Now is the moment to act’

By Frederick Kempe

Having grown up in a Poland under Soviet communist rule, Sikorski sees the battle as one against a new array of autocrats.

Conflict Defense Industry

New Atlanticist

Feb 26, 2024

Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski: ‘Helping Ukraine is not only a good deed. It’s also a good deal.’ 

By Radosław Sikorski

The United States must continue to back Ukraine and deepen its alliances to stop Putin's aggression and prevent a wider global conflict.

Defense Industry Defense Policy

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Feb 26, 2024

Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski on how the West must stand up to Russia’s aggression

Sikorski joined the Atlantic Council to outline his government's priorities and discuss ways the West can stop dictators—such as Vladimir Putin—from shaping the world order.

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New Atlanticist

Feb 26, 2024

It’s Swe-done: What’s next for NATO now that Hungary has approved Sweden’s bid to join

By Atlantic Council experts

Hungary’s parliament has ratified Sweden’s accession to NATO, the final approval needed. Atlantic Council experts share their insights on the about-to-be thirty-two member Alliance.

Europe & Eurasia NATO

In the News

Feb 26, 2024

Dahl featured in Dagens Industri

By Ann-Sofie Dahl

On February 26, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Ann-Sofie Dahl wrote an op-ed in Dagens Industri discussing Sweden’s accession to NATO (original source in Swedish).   

NATO Northern Europe

In the News

Feb 26, 2024

Braw quoted in The Week on Sweden’s accession to NATO

By Elisabeth Braw

On February 26, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Elisabeth Braw was quoted in The Week on Sweden’s accession to NATO and its importance to the Alliance.   

NATO Northern Europe

In the News

Feb 26, 2024

Wieslander interviewed by New York Times

On Monday, February 26, Anna Wieslander, director for Northern Europe, was interviewed by New York Times to comment on the Hungarian Parliament’s approval of Sweden’s application to NATO. Regarding Sweden’s role in NATO, Ms. Wieslander says: “Sweden’s main tasks will be to help guard the Baltic Sea and the airspace over Kaliningrad; to ensure the […]

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