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New Atlanticist

Sep 2, 2014

US and Allies Should Take Three Steps Now to Prevent Putin’s Moves Beyond Ukraine

By John E. Herbst

As NATO Convenes Its Summit, It Should Stiffen Its Doctrine and Arm Ukraine for Self-Defense The Kremlin’s seizure of Crimea, its six-month-old war-by-proxy in southeastern Ukraine, and now its invasion of the southeast with its own paratroopers, armor, and artillery, are conclusive proof of a dangerous policy that requires a strong, comprehensive response from the […]

Eastern Europe
NATO
Danish Foreign Minister Martin Lidegaard and Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen, March 18, 2014

NATOSource

Sep 2, 2014

Special Summit Series: Denmark and NATO

By Magnus Nordenman

Denmark approaches the Wales Summit in the context of a radically changed security environment, due to, among other things, the Ukraine crisis.

Afghanistan
Energy & Environment

Article

Sep 2, 2014

Tackling Today’s Challenges

By Damon Wilson

Conflict and bloodshed on the periphery of the NATO region must be dealt with head-on at this year’s summit if the Alliance is to remain relevant to its members’ interests, argues Damon Wilson As NATO leaders gather in Wales, transatlantic security faces the most serious challenges it has confronted since the end of the Cold […]

NATO
Security & Defense

In the News

Sep 2, 2014

Brattberg: “NATO is Essential to Europe’s Security”

By Erik Brattberg

US News and World Report quotes Brent Scowcroft Center Resident Fellow Erik Brattberg on President Obama’s visit to Estonia ahead of the NATO Summit in Wales:

NATO
Northern Europe

In the News

Sep 2, 2014

Benitez on the Likelihood of NATO Reform

By Jorge Benitez

Politico quotes NATOSource Director and Brent Scowcroft Center Senior Fellow Jorge Benitez on the upcoming NATO Summit in Wales:

NATO
Security & Defense

In the News

Sep 1, 2014

Brattberg on Russia’s Call for Ceasefire in Ukraine

By Erik Brattberg

Brent Scowcroft Center Resident Fellow Erik Brattberg joins CTV to discuss Russian interference in Ukraine ahead of the NATO Summit: Watch the full interview here.

NATO
Russia

In the News

Sep 1, 2014

Saab on UAE Participation in NATO Summit

By Bilal Y. Saab

The National quotes Brent Scowcroft Center Resident Senior Fellow for Middle East Security Bilal Y. Saab on how the NATO Summit presents an opportunity for the Alliance to forge a stronger relationship with the United Arab Emirates: 

NATO
Security & Defense

In the News

Sep 1, 2014

Brattberg: Why President Obama’s Visit to Estonia Really Matters

By Erik Brattberg

Brent Scowcroft Center Resident Fellow Erik Brattberg writes for the Huffington Post on President Obama’s visit to Estonia ahead of the NATO Summit in Wales:

NATO
Northern Europe
SACEUR Gen. Philip Breedlove and Spanish Defense Minister Pedro Morenés, July 2, 2014

NATOSource

Sep 1, 2014

Special Summit Series: Spain, Portugal, and NATO

By Jorge Benitez

NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen described the Russia/Ukraine crisis as “the gravest threat to European security since the end of the Cold War.”

Cybersecurity
Missile Defense

In the News

Sep 1, 2014

Pavel on Issues Facing NATO

By Barry Pavel

Defense News quotes VP and Scowcroft Center Director Barry Pavel on what issues are likely to top the agenda at this year’s NATO Summit:

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