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May 11, 2016

Chuck Hagel to Next US President: Talk to Putin

By Ashish Kumar Sen

Former Defense Secretary warns against ‘Cold War buildup’ as NATO deploys in Europe’s eastern flank As it ramps up its troop presence in Europe’s eastern flank, NATO must be careful not to get embroiled in a “Cold War buildup” with Russia, and the next US president must make it a priority to engage directly with […]

NATO
Russia

In the News

May 10, 2016

Government Computer News Features Remarks by DARPA Director Arati Prabhakar at Global Strategy Forum

By Atlantic Council

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Cybersecurity
Intelligence
German Defense Minister Ursula von der Leyen, March 23, 2016

NATOSource

May 10, 2016

Germany to Boost Troop Numbers for First Time Since Cold War

By Stefan Wagstyl, Financial Times

Germany is to raise troop numbers for the first time since the cold war in response to growing international challenges, including Islamist terrorism, instability in Africa, cyber attack threats and Russia’s newfound assertiveness.

Germany
NATO

Event Recap

May 10, 2016

The Visegrad Group: Anchoring the NATO Alliance?

By Transatlantic Security Initiative

On May 10, 2016 the Atlantic Council partnered with the Corvinus Society for Foreign Affairs and Culture to host a roundtable discussion on The Visegrad Group: Anchoring the NATO Alliance?

NATO
Security & Defense

In the News

May 10, 2016

Barno and Bensahel Quoted by Huffington Post on Cyber Security

By Barno and Bensahel

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Cybersecurity
Security & Defense
Photos: US Air Force, Bundeswehr, and US Navy

NATOSource

May 10, 2016

How NATO Can Defend the Baltics from Conventional and Hybrid Attacks

By Franklin D. Kramer and Bantz J. Craddock

Effective defense of the Baltic nations of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania—and deterrence built upon such defensive capabilities—is one of the key challenges facing NATO and its member nations.

NATO
Northern Europe

In the News

May 10, 2016

Braw in Politico Europe: Sweden Urged to Boost Alliances but Avoid NATO

By Elisabeth Braw

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NATO
Northern Europe
Meeting room at NATO summit in Wales, Sept. 3, 2014

NATOSource

May 10, 2016

Five Former Secretary Generals of NATO: Brexit will Undermine the Alliance

By The Telegraph

In a letter to the Telegraph, fiver former secretary generals of NATO urge the United Kingdom to remain in the European Union.

European Union
International Organizations

In the News

May 10, 2016

Brooks in Real Clear Defense: Preparing for The “Pure Risk” of Tomorrow’s Smart Minefields

By Atlantic Council

Maritime Security
Troops participating in NATO Noble Jump exercise, June 14, 2015

NATOSource

May 6, 2016

Restoring Conventional Deterrence in Europe: How to Climb Out of the Joint Security Trap

By Jeffrey A. Stacey

Russia is currently riding high on the geostrategic landscape, despite a trove of domestic economic woes that stem partly from Western sanctions.

NATO
Russia

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