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Issue Brief

Apr 6, 2016

A maritime framework for the Baltic Sea region

By Franklin D. Kramer and Magnus Nordenman

An effective maritime framework would be a critical element in an integrated NATO deterrent and reassurance strategy for the Baltic Sea region, in light of hostile Russian actions and the emerging Anti-Access/Area-Denial (A2/AD) challenge in northern Europe. Such a framework would provide the Alliance the capability for sea and air control over the Baltic Sea region and, as necessary, support the requirements of reinforcement and combined capabilities including intelligence, reconnaissance and surveillance, electronic warfare, and precision engagement.

Maritime Security NATO

In the News

Apr 6, 2016

Gramer Quoted by Foreign Policy on NATO and the US Presidential Election

By Robbie Gramer

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Elections NATO

In the News

Apr 5, 2016

Barno and Bensahel in War on the Rocks: “Whiskey Tango Foxtrot” and the Once-Again Forgotten War

By David Barno & Nora Bensahel

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Defense Industry Security & Defense

Books

Apr 4, 2016

The Great Acceleration: An Environmental History of the Anthropocene since 1945

By J. R. McNeill and Peter Engelke

The Earth has entered a new age—the Anthropocene—in which humans are the most powerful influence on global ecology. Since the mid-twentieth century, the accelerating pace of energy use, greenhouse gas emissions, and population growth has thrust the planet into a massive uncontrolled experiment. The Great Acceleration explains its causes and consequences, highlighting the role of […]

In the News

Apr 4, 2016

Aronsson Quoted by Business Insider on Trump’s Foreign Policy Stance on NATO

By Lisa Aronsson

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Elections NATO

In the News

Apr 4, 2016

Gramer Quoted by Politico on US Military Presence in Europe

By Robbie Gramer

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NATO Security & Defense

In the News

Apr 3, 2016

Atlantic Council Nuclear Security Event Featured in the Los Angeles Times

By Atlantic Council

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Nuclear Nonproliferation Security & Defense

In the News

Apr 3, 2016

Farkas in Politico: Trump and Putin: Two Liars Separated at Birth?

By Evelyn Farkas

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In the News

Apr 2, 2016

Nordenman Quoted by CNN on Russia’s Increased Patrols in the North Atlantic

By Magnus Nordenman

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Russia

In the News

Apr 2, 2016

Farkas in Defense News: Lessons in the Russian Drawdown in Syria for Ukraine

By Evelyn Farkas

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Russia Syria

Cyber 9/12 Project

Apr 1, 2016

The day after: Preparing to respond to national cyber crises

By J.L. Billingsley

Given that all entities are susceptible to being hacked, how will (not would) a federal government like that of the United States respond to the potential compromise of a critical asset like the Global Positioning System (GPS)? For the fourth year in a row, the Atlantic Council has been at the forefront of proactively tackling […]

Cybersecurity Security & Defense

New Atlanticist

Apr 1, 2016

What Next After Obama’s Final Nuclear Security Summit?

By Mitch Hulse

Engagement with Russia, Sustained Commitment to Disarmament Sought Positive engagement with Russia and sustained disarmament efforts must follow US President Barack Obama’s final Nuclear Security Summit in order to avoid global nuclear crises, according to a former US Secretary of Defense. “The actions following the Nuclear Security Summits have removed quite a bit of [nuclear] […]

Nuclear Nonproliferation Security & Defense

In the News

Apr 1, 2016

Michel Joins Voice of America’s Encounter Program to Discuss the Future of Security in the European Union Following the Brussels Attacks

By Leo Michel

European Union International Organizations

In the News

Apr 1, 2016

Atlantic Council Nuclear Security Event Featured in the Washington Free Beacon

By Atlantic Council

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Nuclear Nonproliferation Security & Defense

In the News

Apr 1, 2016

Atlantic Council Report on Internet of Things Featured in the Christian Science Monitor

By Atlantic Council

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Cybersecurity Security & Defense

In the News

Apr 1, 2016

Atlantic Council Nuclear Security Event Featured in the Washington Examiner

By Atlantic Council

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Nuclear Nonproliferation Security & Defense

In the News

Apr 1, 2016

Benitez Quoted by Foreign Policy on Trump’s Stance on NATO and US Foreign Policy

By Jorge Benitez

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Elections NATO

Cyber 9/12 Project

Apr 1, 2016

What if a Cyberattack Ignited a War?

By Samuel Klein

Cyber 9/12 contest participants present policy options to contain crisis A cyberattack has brought nuclear-armed rivals India and Pakistan to the brink of war. An unknown adversary has hacked into a US defense contractor’s computer systems, stolen highly sensitive data, and potentially taken over Global Positioning System satellites. Fighter jets and military radios, along with […]

Cybersecurity Security & Defense

In the News

Mar 31, 2016

Atlantic Council “Smart Homes” Report Highlighted in Politico’s Morning Cybersecurity Tipsheet

By Atlantic Council

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NATO Security & Defense

Event Recap

Mar 31, 2016

A Regional Approach for Nordic-Baltic Defense Cooperation

By Brent Scowcroft Center

On March 31, the Atlantic Council hosted a private workshop aimed at building a regional approach for Nordic-Baltic defense cooperation. The event convened a range of Nordic and Baltic experts, embassy representatives, and US government officials to develop new and actionable policy proposals to strengthen regional security and stability. Panel discussions focused on assessing Russian […]

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