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Identifying areas of divergence and convergence between the United States and Europe with respect to China and proposing ideas to collectively counter China’s malign activities.

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Analyzing the security impacts of great power competition in the Mediterranean and Black Sea regions and developing strategies to improve stabilization missions beyond Europe’s borders.

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Assessing the unique geopolitical and defense challenges of the High North to bridge perspectives between European and North American allies and partners on Arctic security issues.

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NATO Washington Summit

During this historic year for the Alliance, the Atlantic Council led the charge in shaping the agenda for the Washington Summit, informing the transatlantic community, and demonstrating NATO’s enduring value.

Take a look at our footprint from Washington as we begin to gear up for NATO Summit 2025 in The Hague, Netherlands

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Jul 16, 2024

Williams quoted in Defense Scoop on NATO’s efforts to confront emerging threats

By Michael John Williams

On July 16, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Michael John Williams was featured in Defense Scoop discussing the emerging threats that NATO is facing from Russia and China.

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In the News

Jul 12, 2024

Irdi interviewed on RAI Radio 1’s Zapping program

By Beniamino Irdi

On July 12, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Beniamino Irdi was interviewed on RAI Radio 1’s Zapping program discussing the NATO Summit declaration and the Alliance’s relationship with Ukraine.

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In the News

Jul 11, 2024

Deni in The Hill on Mark Rutte’s appointment as the new NATO Secretary General

By John R. Deni

On July 11, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow John Deni was featured in The Hill discussing Mark Rutte’s appointment as the new NATO Secretary General.   

Europe & Eurasia NATO

In the News

Jul 11, 2024

Kepe quoted in alfa.lt on NATO Summit

By Marta Kepe

On July 11, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Marta Kepe was quoted in alfa.lt discussing NATO Summit deliverables and the message sent to Russia.

Europe & Eurasia NATO

In the News

Jul 11, 2024

Ignac interviewed by CNBC on the the Washington Summit Declaration

On July 10, Transatlantic Security Initiative assistant director Luka Ignac was interviewed by CNBC on the implications of the Washington Summit declaration.

Security & Defense

In the News

Jul 11, 2024

Ignac interviewed by Euronews Serbia on the bridge to NATO and the Washington Summit

On July 9, Transatlantic Security Initiative assistant director Luka Ignac was interviewed by Euronews Serbia on the expectations for Ukraine at the Washington NATO Summit (source in Serbian).

Security & Defense

In the News

Jul 11, 2024

Ignac interviewed by N1 Serbia on the expectations for the Washington NATO Summit

On July 9, Transatlantic Security Initiative assistant director Luka Ignac was interviewed by N1 Serbia, CNN exclusive news channel affiliate, on the expectations for the Washington NATO Summit and whether Western Balkans will feature on the Summit agenda (source in Serbian).

Security & Defense

In the News

Jul 11, 2024

Ignac interviewed by N1 Croatia on the agenda for the Washington NATO Summit

On July 7, Transatlantic Security Initiative assistant director Luka Ignac was interviewed by N1 Croatia, CNN exclusive news channel affiliate, on the themes on the agenda of the Washington NATO Summit and how US presidential elections is affecting the summit (source in Croatian).

Security & Defense

New Atlanticist

Jul 10, 2024

Our experts read between the lines of NATO’s Washington summit communiqué

By Atlantic Council experts

Atlantic Council experts offer their insights on NATO’s Washington Summit Declaration, released on Wednesday during the Alliance’s seventy-fifth-anniversary meeting in the US capital.

China Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Jul 10, 2024

Jeglinskas in Washington Times on Ukraine’s path to NATO

On July 10, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Giedrimas Jeglinskas was quoted in the Washington Times discussing Ukraine’s readiness to join NATO.

Europe & Eurasia NATO