Security & Defense

Russian War Report: Wagner attempts to draft gamers as drone pilots

By Digital Forensic Research Lab

Russian PMC Wagner Group is encouraging gamers to apply to serve as drone pilots in the war against Ukraine while Ukrainian forces advance on the eastern front.

Will Ukraine join NATO? Here’s a top Ukrainian official and former NATO leader’s game plan for the Vilnius summit.

By Katherine Golden

Andriy Yermak and Anders Fogh Rasmussen detail what they expect from the Alliance at the Vilnius summit, from security guarantees to a clear pathway for membership.

Ukraine’s counteroffensive is a marathon not a blitzkrieg

By Peter Dickinson

Ukraine's summer counteroffensive has barely begun and already some are dismissing it as a failure due to lack of immediate progress. In reality, the unfolding campaign is a marathon and not a blitzkrieg, writes Peter Dickinson.

Unfulfilled potential and budding prospects in Turkish-American ties

By AC in Turkey

The Defense Journal by Atlantic Council IN TURKEY explores the opportunities and challenges of restarting and advancing the US-Turkey defense partnership.

Q&A with General (retired) Wesley K. Clark

Former SACEUR Wesley K. Clark looks back at the fundamentals of US-Turkish strategic cooperation.

Q&A with General (retired) Philip M. Breedlove

Former SACEUR Philip M. Breedlove looks back at his experience managing the US-Turkish defense relationship.

Continuity and change in Turkish foreign policy

By Alper Coşkun

Internal and external dynamics have prompted Turkey to restore clearheadedness in foreign policy.

Can the US, Israel, and Turkey collaborate to contain Iran?

By Ron Tira

All three actors are, or at least should be, concerned about the challenges posed by Iran.

Prospects for US-Turkish convergence on Syria

By Rich Outzen

Syria has long been a point of deep contention in US-Turkish relations. Is there a potential for change?