Scowcroft Center Commentary & Analysis

Why NATO must make gender central to its security thinking

By Alvina Ahmed

On July 15, the Scowcroft Center’s Transatlantic Security Initiative hosted a public conference discussing the importance of incorporating gender perspectives in NATO’s strategies as the alliance looks to implement its new Strategic Concept and defend against malign actors.

Dutch Defense Minister Kajsa Ollongren: ‘It’s up to us to leave the world in better shape for future generations’

By Atlantic Council

Minister Ollongren joined the Atlantic Council to discuss how European allies like the Netherlands are adjusting their defense policy to better deter Russia and defend every inch of NATO territory.

Gen. James Jones: ‘the Black Sea region is being pounded into the soft underbelly of security in Europe’

Atlantic Council Board Director and Executive Chairman Emeritus James L. Jones, Jr highlights the significance of US-Romania relations and next steps for a Black Sea security strategy.

Where does NATO go from here? Top US and Spanish diplomats look beyond summit.

By Atlantic Council

At the NATO Public Forum, Spanish Minister of Foreign Affairs José Manuel Albares and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken talked about NATO’s role in a future of scaling challenges.

Foreign ministers from France, Italy, and Sweden dissect NATO’s new Strategic Concept

By Atlantic Council

The Alliance has a couple of new members in its lineup. How should member countries work together to tighten the transatlantic bond?

How NATO allies can keep Ukraine a top priority for the public

By Atlantic Council

In the face of inflation, how should government leaders keep public enthusiasm and support for NATO climbing?