Security Partnerships

Beyond traditional military alliances, countries around the world form important security relationships with other international partners. These arrangements include joint trainings, weapons acquisitions, missions, and exercises that build trust and reinforce global military and security norms. These partnerships help enhance the security of both partners by deepening the capabilities of each side and providing opportunities to learn from each other’s methods and cultures.   

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New Atlanticist

Jun 9, 2020

Russian cyberattack on Georgia shows why the US should pass the Georgia Support Act

By George Tsereteli

The US Senate could take a significant step toward helping its vulnerable ally by passing the Georgia Support Act and ensuring its provisions are met. The multitude of statements supporting Georgia and condemning the Russian attacks are, of course, a politically positive message for Georgia—but to think statements can change or deter the Kremlin’s behavior is beyond naïve. Concrete actions, such as the passage and signing of H.R.598 into law, would be a message of support backed with real weight.

Cybersecurity Security Partnerships

In the News

Jun 4, 2020

Fishman in Lawfare on how to fix America’s failing sanctions policy

By Atlantic Council

Financial Sanctions and Economic Coercion Russia

In the News

May 27, 2020

Herbst quoted by the Washington Post on the risk of Ukraine being drawn into the US election

By Atlantic Council

Corruption Elections

In the News

May 3, 2020

Fishman in Politico: The world order is dead. Here’s how to build a new one for a post-coronavirus era.

By Atlantic Council

Coronavirus International Organizations

UkraineAlert

Apr 13, 2020

Does Zelenskyy’s Ukraine still want to join NATO?

By Tetiana Gaiduk

Since the onset of Russian aggression in 2014, Ukraine has pursued closer ties with NATO. However, recent changes at the Ministry of Defense have raised concerns over Ukraine's continued commitment to NATO integration.

NATO NATO Partnerships

Event Recap

Apr 8, 2020

‘African Security: An Introduction’ book launched with discussion of US security engagement in Africa

By Africa Center

On Wednesday, April 8, the Africa Center hosted the virtual book launch of African Security: An Introduction, featuring a topical discussion of emerging trends in African security with authors Dr. John Siko and Dr. Jonah Victor. They were also joined by Ms. Brittany Brown, who formerly served on the National Security Council (under both Obama and Trump) and is now chief of staff for the International Crisis Group.

Africa Conflict

Article

Mar 24, 2020

Storming the sauna: a ceasefire violation in the Donbas

By Digital Forensic Research Lab

Photos and video of an attack along the line of contact in the Donbas region of Ukraine provided a rare look at ceasefire violations.

Conflict Drones

UkraineAlert

Mar 2, 2020

US should revive Lend-Lease to contain Russia

By Stephen Blank

The Western world has repeatedly been caught out by each new phase of Vladimir Putin's hybrid war. Could a new Lend-Lease program for Central and Eastern Europe allow the West to regain the initiative from the Kremlin?

Central Europe Conflict

In the News

Feb 24, 2020

Bello quoted in Le Point Afrique on the G5 Sahel Summit in Nouakchott

By Atlantic Council

Africa Conflict

In the News

Feb 20, 2020

RFE/RL spotlights Herbst and the Ukraine Reassurance Tour

By Atlantic Council

Politics & Diplomacy Security Partnerships

Experts