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The Transatlantic Security Initiative’s mission is to contribute to a strong and resilient transatlantic relationship that is prepared to deter and defend, succeed in strategic competition, and harness emerging capabilities to address future threats and opportunities. This mission endures across changing political dynamics on both sides of the Atlantic and in the face of new and evolving threats.

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The Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security works to develop sustainable, nonpartisan strategies to address the most important security challenges facing the United States and the world.

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In the News

Apr 14, 2023

Skaluba and Arick in U.S. News and World Report discussing NATO enlargement amid Russia’s war in Ukraine

On April 10, the Transatlantic Security Initiative’s Christopher Skaluba and Ryan Arick authored an article for U.S. News and World Report that argues Russia’s war in Ukraine demonstrates the critical need to invest in our security institutions, and that NATO should consider enlargement with new members who are well-equipped to deter aggression against NATO territory.

Europe & Eurasia NATO

In the News

Apr 13, 2023

Anca Agachi on Radio Romania Actualitati discussed the Black Sea region’s security and stability, and US legislative efforts in this regard

By Anca Agachi

On April 13, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident fellow Anca Agachi discussed the Black Sea region’s security and stability and US legislative efforts in this regard on Romania’s PBS, Radio Romania Actualitati (in Romanian).  

Europe & Eurasia Maritime Security

New Atlanticist

Apr 13, 2023

NATO should offer Ukraine a membership plan now

By Franklin D. Kramer

Considering today’s geopolitics and NATO’s values, offering a membership action plan is the most effective and appropriate response to the challenge Russia presents.

Conflict NATO

In the News

Apr 11, 2023

Guevara in El Heraldo de Mexico discussing how countries adjust their security policies as the Russian invasion of Ukraine enters its second year and the cold war between the US and China intensifies

By Inigo Guevara Moyano

On April 11, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Inigo Guevara wrote an op-ed in El Heraldo De Mexico discussing how countries adjust their security policies as the Russian invasion of Ukraine enters its second year and the cold war between the US and China intensifies. 

China Europe & Eurasia

Issue Brief

Apr 11, 2023

Defining success for NATO’s Vilnius summit: A primer

By Charles Barry and Christopher Skaluba

A successful NATO summit in July requires significant progress on a host of NATO’s political and military priorities, especially those enumerated at Madrid.

Europe & Eurasia National Security

In the News

Apr 6, 2023

Courtney and Binnendijk in The Hill: Europe is Ukraine’s essential ally

By Hans Binnendijk

Courtney and Binnendijk argue that while the United States is Ukraine’s primary military backer, Europe is sharing the war’s overall burden. Ukraine’s future lies in Europe.

Defense Policy Europe & Eurasia

Announcements

Apr 4, 2023

Atlantic Council convenes formalized task force focused on Black Sea security

WASHINGTON, DC – APRIL 4, 2023 – The Atlantic Council’s Transatlantic Security Initiative in the Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security, in partnership with the Romanian National University of Political Studies and Public Administration (SNPSA), convened its first formal task force meeting on Black Sea security last week. As the task force continues to meet […]

Europe & Eurasia

New Atlanticist

Apr 4, 2023

Will Finland’s political turn mean a course change on NATO too?

By Rasmus Hindrén

Finland is joining NATO just as its center-left government lost a general election. Here's what to expect with the center-right National Coalition Party in charge.

Democratic Transitions Elections

In the News

Mar 23, 2023

Brzezinski in NBC News on Putin’s arrest warrant over alleged Ukraine war crimes

On March 23, the Transatlantic Security Initiative’s resident senior fellow Ian Brzezinski was quoted in a NBC news article discussing the potential impact of the arrest warrant for Putin over alleged Ukraine war crimes, issued by the International Criminal Court.

Europe & Eurasia NATO

In the News

Mar 23, 2023

Feldman-Piltch in Non-State Actress on transnational criminal networks, antiquities trafficking, and US government responses

By Maggie Feldman-Piltch

On March 23, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Maggie Feldman-Piltch wrote the latest edition of “Non-State Actress,” in which she examined antiquities trafficking and transnational criminal networks; the linkage to terrorism; and US government agency responses. The Non-State Actress project is made possible by generous support from the German Federal Foreign Office, whom we […]

Defense Technologies Europe & Eurasia

Events