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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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New Atlanticist

Sep 30, 2022

Zelenskyy is pushing for fast-track NATO membership. Does Ukraine have a fighting chance to join the club?

By Atlantic Council experts

Experts from our Transatlantic Security Initiative break down NATO's response to the Ukrainian president's surprise move.

Conflict NATO

In the News

Sep 29, 2022

Vershbow in the New Yorker on the nature of the conflict between the United States and Russia

On September 29, TSI Distinguished Fellow Amb. Alexander Vershbow was quoted in an article in the New Yorker discussing the nature of the conflict between the United States and Russia.

Conflict Russia

New Atlanticist

Sep 27, 2022

What’s Congress’ role in holding Putin accountable? US senators discuss their next moves.

By Katherine Golden

Sens. Jeanne Shaheen and Thom Tillis called upon allies to boost their support for Ukraine not only for the country’s sovereignty but also for the region’s stability and for the sake of the international order. 

Conflict NATO

In the News

Sep 13, 2022

Binnendijk for the National Defense University Press on lessons from the civil war and revolutions in naval affairs

By Hans Binnendijk

Binnendijk and Gompert argue that owing to new strategy, new technology, or the vagaries of war, the character of naval warfare and course of naval history undergo rapid, profound, and lasting change.

Defense Policy Europe & Eurasia

AC Selects

Sep 7, 2022

AC Selects: War in Ukraine: Latest expert analysis and insights from Danish Defense Minister

Events from the week of September 2 and 9, 2022 Six months into Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, hear from European policy and security experts as Ukrainian soldiers prepare a major counteroffensive against Russian forces in Southern Ukraine. Meanwhile, Danish Minister of Defense Morten Bødskov highlights the critical next steps for allies to support Ukraine and […]

Conflict Northern Europe

New Atlanticist

Sep 1, 2022

Allies must ‘maintain our stamina’ in Ukraine, says Danish defense minister

By Katherine Golden

It’s time for what Bødskov considers to be phase three of the West’s strategy of supporting Ukraine, which should include weapons donations, military training, demining, and more.

Defense Policy Defense Technologies

Transcript

Aug 31, 2022

Danish defense minister: It’s time for the West to ‘offer sacrifices’ to help secure Ukraine

By Atlantic Council

Minister Bødskov joined the Atlantic Council to discuss how Ukraine's allies in Europe and the United States should send support next.

Defense Policy Defense Technologies

New Atlanticist

Aug 31, 2022

The war in Ukraine is an opportunity to upgrade the transatlantic architecture. Here’s how.

By Ira Straus

Atlantic leaders should treat the current conflict—just as they did the Cold War—as an opportunity to improve institutional capabilities.

Crisis Management European Union
NATO, Finland and Sweden

Issue Brief

Aug 22, 2022

Sweden and Finland are on their way to NATO membership. Here’s what needs to happen next.

By John R. Deni

In response to Russia's unprovoked invasion of Ukraine, Finland and Sweden took the historic step of applying to join NATO. Both nations will bring modern capabilities that will help defend against malign actors. As Finland and Sweden's membership is forthcoming, Alliance leaders, NATO watchers, and transatlantic security experts need to consider how to fully integrate the new allies, include them in operational plans, and best enhance defense of a longer border with Russia.

Europe & Eurasia National Security

In the News

Aug 16, 2022

Guevara in El Heraldo de Mexico: The security implications of China’s aggression towards Taiwan

China Security & Defense

Events