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Thu, Aug 13, 2020
NATO’s progress on burden sharing remains strong
While movement towards the two percent may seem slow, it is clear that NATO allies are making significant changes to their defense spending.
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Wed, Jul 29, 2020
Experts react: US announces plans for troop withdrawal from Germany
“There may be a strategic case for the withdrawal of almost 12,000 US troops from Germany, but Secretary of Defense Esper’s announcement today does not make it,” Daniel Fried says.
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Mon, Jun 8, 2020
NATO secretary general unveils his vision for the Alliance’s future
On June 8, Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg laid out his plans for a new period of reflection on the Alliance’s mission and structure over the next ten years. At a time when the COVID-19 pandemic has accentuated certain security threats to member states, including “unabated” Russian military activity, the spread of disinformation and propaganda, and the disruptive ascendance of China, NATO “must stay strong militarily, be more united politically, and take a broader approach globally,” he stated.
New Atlanticist by David A. Wemer
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Mon, Aug 24, 2020
Capitalizing on transatlantic concerns about China
Beijing is pursuing a China-centric strategy aggressively and in a fashion that is causing significant collateral damage to nations around the globe. Thus far, the transatlantic partners have no comparable strategy to counter these challenges. A new transatlantic approach is needed.
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Tue, Aug 4, 2020
Alliance power for cybersecurity
There is only one internet, and cybersecurity is therefore an inherently international challenge that countries cannot tackle alone. Alliances like NATO and the EU give democratic countries a cyber edge over their authoritarian challengers.
In-Depth Research & Reports by Kenneth Geers
Thu, Jul 16, 2020
A strategic concept for countering Russian and Chinese hybrid threats
Tackling hybrid threats, particularly from state actors such as Russia and China, remains one of the greatest challenges for the transatlantic community. This report offers strategic priorities and recommendations to enhance counter-hybrid capabilities against Russia and China.
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