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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Sep 3, 2014

Building a Pluralist Future for the Internet

By Alexander Klimburg

This Week’s Internet Conference in Istanbul Follows an Historic Debate at Brazil’s NETmundial  “History,” John W. Gardner reputedly said, “never looks like history when you are living through it.” Maybe that is why one of the recent years’ biggest events in shaping the future of the Internet got so little attention recently. Global news media […]

Cybersecurity Security & Defense

In the News

Sep 2, 2014

Brattberg on NATO Assistance Against Russia

By Erik Brattberg

Brent Scowcroft Center Resident Fellow Erik Brattberg joins CTV to discuss whether NATO is likely to provide arms and training in order to prevent Russian incursions in Ukraine: Watch the full interview here.

NATO Russia

In the News

Sep 2, 2014

Cardiff University Mentions Future Leaders Summit

By Atlantic Council

Cardiff University cites the Atlantic Council for hosting the Future Leaders Summit in Wales: 

NATO Security & Defense

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 […]

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

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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

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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: 

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