Security & Defense

One of the most fundamental responsibilities of governments is to protect their citizens from all threats, internal or foreign. Policy makers must prepare for potential conventional warfare, terrorism and other asymmetrical attacks, and the repercussions of natural disasters and climate change to ensure the safety of their citizens. The motivation to protect against future threats must also be partnered with regular dialogue and partnership with allies and neighbors to prevent the triggering of violent conflict or destabilizing arms races.

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Defense Industrialist

Sep 8, 2015

If a Weapon Were a Three-Piece Suit

By Steven Grundman

Think of defense contracting in four distinct market types. Several recent headlines— “Senators Call For Oversight On LRS-B Cost Estimates” “Oshkosh Wins JLTV Award” “Kendall ‘Open-Minded’ On Sharing RD-180 Replacement Costs” “Can Secretary Carter win over Silicon Valley?” —got me thinking about menswear and defense acquisition and why they are both so persistently difficult. It’s the […]

Defense Industry Security & Defense
Dutch Panzerhaubitz in Afghanistan, Feb. 28. 2009

NATOSource

Sep 8, 2015

NATO’s 5 Most Lethal Weapons of War

By Kyle Mizokami, National Interest

Here are some of the alliance’s most lethal combat systems, each operated by two or more member states.

Germany NATO

In the News

Sep 8, 2015

Kramer, Lightfoot, and Nordenman: Step Up to Support France

By Franklin Kramer, Jeff Lightfoot, and Magnus Nordenman

Brent Scowcroft Center Distinguished Fellow Franklin D. Kramer, Nonresident Senior Fellow Jeff Lightfoot, and Deputy Director Magnus Nordenman write for Defense News regarding France’s need for NATO support:

France NATO

In the News

Sep 8, 2015

Healey on Cyber Attacks and Cyber Espionage

By Jason Healey

CSO quotes Cyber Statecraft Initiative Nonresident Senior Fellow Jason Healey on cyber espionage since the Cold War: 

Cybersecurity Security & Defense
Russian President Vladimir Putin, August 17, 2015

NATOSource

Sep 7, 2015

Putin’s Gamble: An End to NATO and Restoration of Russian Might

By Stephen R. Covington, Newsweek

Putin is rearming Russia, remilitarizing Russia’s overall approach to security, changing Russia’s defense concepts, adopting continuous destabilization strategies against neighboring states

Europe & Eurasia NATO

In the News

Sep 7, 2015

Healey on Cold War Conduct

By Jason Healey

CIO quotes Cyber Statecraft Initiative Nonresident Senior Fellow Jason Healey on Cold War espionage code of conduct: 

Cybersecurity Security & Defense
Troops participating in NATO's Noble Jump Exercise, June 18, 2015

NATOSource

Sep 4, 2015

The Politics of 2 Percent: NATO and the Security Vacuum in Europe

By Jan Techau, Carnegie Europe

In 1990, the then 14 European members of NATO spent around $314 billion on defense collectively. In 2015, the alliance’s now 26 European members are expected to spend around $227 billion on defense.

NATO Security & Defense

News

Sep 4, 2015

Cohen on the Iran Deal

By Ariel Cohen

Global Energy Center Nonresident Senior Fellow Ariel Cohen joins the Center on Global Interests for a discussion of the strengths and weaknesses of the Iran nuclear deal:

Iran Nuclear Nonproliferation
NATO activates staff units in 6 members states, Sept. 3, 2015

NATOSource

Sep 3, 2015

NATO Activates Staff Units in Six Eastern Members

By Jens Stoltenberg, NATO

Today, we raise the NATO flag over six new headquarters. The NATO Force Integration Units. Here in Vilnius. But also in Bucharest, Bydgoszcz, Sofia, Riga, and Tallinn.

Central Europe NATO
"Sweden cannot expect military support if we are not full members"

NATOSource

Sep 3, 2015

Swedes Lean Toward NATO, Await Moscow’s Response

By Paul McLeary

The leadership of Sweden’s Centre Party said Tuesday the time had come for a more serious consideration of joining the military alliance in the face of Russian aggression in Ukraine and increasing fears in the Baltic States about Moscow’s intentions.

NATO NATO Partnerships

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