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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.
Emerging challenges to transatlantic security
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.
Arctic security
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.
NATO in America
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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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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