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Defense and deterrence in Europe

Developing policy recommendations for deterring and defending against Russian aggression aimed at allies and partners in the European theater.

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Creating strategies to harness emerging and disruptive technologies to maintain NATO’s competitive advantage and cohering a transatlantic approach to hybrid threats from Russia and China.

China and transatlantic security

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.

NATO and the new south

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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Identifying bold policy ideas that demonstrate the enduring value of NATO to US interests in order to engage a new community of American champions for the Alliance.

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In the News

Feb 29, 2024

Hooker in Providence Magazine on aid for Ukraine

By Richard D. Hooker, Jr.

On February 29, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Richard Hooker was featured in Providence Magazine discussing aid to Ukraine.

Europe & Eurasia Security & Defense

New Atlanticist

Feb 29, 2024

It’s Italy’s time to cement itself as the indispensable Mediterranean nation

By Kaush Arha, Paolo Messa

Italy is poised to be Europe’s linchpin for connecting the free and open economies of the Med-Atlantic and Indo-Pacific.

Economy & Business Italy

In the News

Feb 28, 2024

Binnendijk and Vershbow in Defense News

By Hans Binnendijk, Alexander Vershbow

On February 28, Transatlantic Security Initiative distinguished fellows Hans Binnendijk and Amb. Alexander Vershbow wrote an article in Defense News on how Europe can secure its defense and maintain US support.

Europe & Eurasia Security & Defense

In the News

Feb 27, 2024

Braw featured in Politico on espionage in Europe

By Elisabeth Braw

On February 27, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Elisabeth Braw wrote an opinion piece in Politico discussing the changes in espionage tactics by authoritarian regimes.   

Cybersecurity Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Feb 27, 2024

Braw featured on ABC Radio on Sweden’s accsession to NATO

By Elisabeth Braw

On February 27, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Elisabeth Braw was intervied by ABC Radio on Sweden’s accession to NATO.   

NATO Northern Europe

New Atlanticist

Feb 26, 2024

It’s Swe-done: What’s next for NATO now that Hungary has approved Sweden’s bid to join

By Atlantic Council experts

Hungary’s parliament has ratified Sweden’s accession to NATO, the final approval needed. Atlantic Council experts share their insights on the about-to-be thirty-two member Alliance.

Europe & Eurasia NATO

In the News

Feb 26, 2024

Dahl featured in Dagens Industri

By Ann-Sofie Dahl

On February 26, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Ann-Sofie Dahl wrote an op-ed in Dagens Industri discussing Sweden’s accession to NATO (original source in Swedish).   

NATO Northern Europe

In the News

Feb 26, 2024

Braw quoted in The Week on Sweden’s accession to NATO

By Elisabeth Braw

On February 26, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Elisabeth Braw was quoted in The Week on Sweden’s accession to NATO and its importance to the Alliance.   

NATO Northern Europe

In the News

Feb 22, 2024

Braw featured in Foreign Policy on the state of defense industry in the EU

By Elisabeth Braw

On February 22, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Elisabeth Braw wrote an opinion piece in Foreign Policy discussing investments in weapons manufacturing in the EU.      

Defense Industry Europe & Eurasia

Issue Brief

Feb 21, 2024

NATO multidomain operations: Near- and medium-term priority initiatives

By Franklin D. Kramer, Ann Marie Dailey, Joslyn Brodfuehrer

How can NATO improve its ability to fight as a multination coalition? These seven initiatives for NATO to take over the next five years can help.

Defense Policy Defense Technologies