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New Atlanticist

Apr 1, 2016

What Next After Obama’s Final Nuclear Security Summit?

By Mitch Hulse

Engagement with Russia, Sustained Commitment to Disarmament Sought Positive engagement with Russia and sustained disarmament efforts must follow US President Barack Obama’s final Nuclear Security Summit in order to avoid global nuclear crises, according to a former US Secretary of Defense. “The actions following the Nuclear Security Summits have removed quite a bit of [nuclear] […]

Nuclear Nonproliferation
Security & Defense
US forces in NOBLE PARTNER exercise, May 11, 2015

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Apr 1, 2016

US Forces in Europe Switching from ‘Assurance To Deterrence’ Due to ‘Aggressive Russia’

By AFP

NATO and the United States are switching their defense doctrine from assurance to deterrence in Eastern Europe in response to a “resurgent and aggressive Russia,” the top US general in Europe said Thursday.

NATO
Russia

In the News

Apr 1, 2016

Atlantic Council Nuclear Security Event Featured in the Washington Free Beacon

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Nuclear Nonproliferation
Security & Defense

In the News

Apr 1, 2016

Atlantic Council Report on Internet of Things Featured in the Christian Science Monitor

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Cybersecurity
Security & Defense

In the News

Apr 1, 2016

Atlantic Council Nuclear Security Event Featured in the Washington Examiner

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Nuclear Nonproliferation
Security & Defense

In the News

Apr 1, 2016

Benitez Quoted by Foreign Policy on Trump’s Stance on NATO and US Foreign Policy

By Jorge Benitez

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Elections
NATO

In the News

Apr 1, 2016

Herbst in The National Interest: How Russia Undermines Nuclear Security

By John E. Herbst

Russian aggression in Ukraine and nuclear saber rattling are jeopardizing the very global nonproliferation efforts that this week’s Nuclear Security Summit in Washington seeks to further. Moscow’s actions deserve a stronger response than they have received, not least to deter potential proliferators and reduce the risk of nuclear terrorism.

Nuclear Nonproliferation
Russia

Cyber 9/12 Project

Apr 1, 2016

What if a Cyberattack Ignited a War?

By Samuel Klein

Cyber 9/12 contest participants present policy options to contain crisis A cyberattack has brought nuclear-armed rivals India and Pakistan to the brink of war. An unknown adversary has hacked into a US defense contractor’s computer systems, stolen highly sensitive data, and potentially taken over Global Positioning System satellites. Fighter jets and military radios, along with […]

Cybersecurity
Security & Defense

In the News

Mar 31, 2016

Atlantic Council “Smart Homes” Report Highlighted in Politico’s Morning Cybersecurity Tipsheet

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NATO
Security & Defense

Event Recap

Mar 31, 2016

A Regional Approach for Nordic-Baltic Defense Cooperation

By Brent Scowcroft Center

On March 31, the Atlantic Council hosted a private workshop aimed at building a regional approach for Nordic-Baltic defense cooperation. The event convened a range of Nordic and Baltic experts, embassy representatives, and US government officials to develop new and actionable policy proposals to strengthen regional security and stability. Panel discussions focused on assessing Russian […]

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Russia

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