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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.

TSI advances the interests and values of the United States and its transatlantic allies and partners through the Atlantic Council’s convening power, our cutting-edge research and substantive expertise, and through our extensive and influential network across the transatlantic community. We work in partnership with governments, the private sector, think tank community, academia and others. We hold expert public and private convenings, conduct research, organize study trips, and produce publications, commentary and analysis to shape and influence policy and debate on the biggest challenges facing the transatlantic relationship. Intellectual independence is a cornerstone of our work at all times.

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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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Oct 22, 2019

More in the Med: Come La NATO Può Rifocalizzare Il Suo Impegno Sul Fronte Meridionale E L’italia Guidare Il Processo

By Ambassador Alexander Vershbow and Lauren Speranza

Though NATO has made considerable progress in deterring an aggressive Russia to the east, it falls short in its "southern strategy." Ambassador Alexander Vershbow and Lauren Speranza suggest three major courses of action to develop NATO's strategy towards its southern flank.

Defense Policy Europe & Eurasia

Report

Oct 22, 2019

More in the Med: How NATO Can Refocus its Efforts in the South and Italy Can Lead the Charge

By Ambassador Alexander Vershbow and Lauren Speranza

Though NATO has made considerable progress in deterring an aggressive Russia to the east, it falls short in its "southern strategy." Ambassador Alexander Vershbow and Lauren Speranza suggest three major courses of action to develop NATO's strategy towards its southern flank.

Defense Policy Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Oct 14, 2019

Speranza joins a Defense News panel to discuss upcoming US military exercises in Europe

By Atlantic Council

Europe & Eurasia Security & Defense

Report

Oct 7, 2019

The implications of fifth-generation aircraft for transatlantic airpower: A primer

By Secretary Deborah Lee James and Dr. Daniel Gouré

A new operational architecture is being created, one in which fifth-generation platforms are nodes on a network that spans multiple domains.

Defense Industry Defense Technologies
Forward Defense and Defense-Industrial Policy Series

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Oct 1, 2019

Reenergizing transatlantic space cooperation: Opportunities in security and beyond

By Stephen Ganote, Janie Yurechko, Diana Jack, and Connor O'Shea

The transatlantic alliance needs to recognize and address challenges to space assurance, and take full advantage of the many changes sweeping the space industry.

Defense Industry Security & Defense

Infographic

Aug 26, 2019

NATO members are picking up the burden

By Transatlantic Security Initiative

While movement towards 2 percent may seem slow, it is clear that NATO allies are making significant changes to their defense spending.

Europe & Eurasia NATO

In the News

Aug 21, 2019

It’s Time for a NATO-China Council

By Barry Pavel, Ian Brzezinski

Such a group would help to collectively engage Beijing, which prefers to deal with countries in isolation.

China Europe & Eurasia

Program Impact Story

Jun 27, 2019

Baltic Porcupine: Harnessing the Fourth Industrial Revolution to Defend the Baltic States

By Atlantic Council

On June 27, the Scowcroft Center’s Transatlantic Security Initiative hosted a public discussion on “Baltic Porcupine: Harnessing the Fourth Industrial Revolution to Defend the Baltic States.” The event launched the Scowcroft Center’s latest issue brief, “The Melians’ Revenge: How Small, Frontline, European States Can Employ Emerging Technology to Defend Against Russia” by Dr. TX Hammes. […]

Eastern Europe NATO

Issue Brief

Jun 27, 2019

The Melians’ revenge

By Dr. T.X. Hammes

How can small, frontline, European states defend against Russia? Emerging, high-tech, and low cost systems can provide the answer.

Drones NATO

Insights & Impact

Jun 1, 2019

Roundtable with Henning Vaglum, Director General for Security Policy at the Royal Norwegian Ministry of Defense

On May 2, the Transatlantic Security Initiative hosted a private roundtable with Henning Vaglum, director general for security policy at the Royal Norwegian Ministry of Defense. The session featured keynote remarks by Mr. Vaglum, followed by a moderated conversation led by TSI director Chris Skaluba. Russia’s increased activity in the Arctic and North Atlantic is […]

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