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Jul 6, 2022

Gen. James Jones: ‘the Black Sea region is being pounded into the soft underbelly of security in Europe’

Atlantic Council Board Director and Executive Chairman Emeritus James L. Jones, Jr highlights the significance of US-Romania relations and next steps for a Black Sea security strategy.

Arms Control Defense Policy

In the News

Jul 5, 2022

Skaluba in Defense One: G7 To Ban Import of Russian Gold as Bombs Hit Kyiv Kindergarten

By Christopher Skaluba

Chris Skaluba was quoted in Defense One discussing the critical roles institutions such as the G7 and the EU have played in punishing Moscow.

English Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Jul 5, 2022

Scheunemann in LA Times: Russia has unified NATO, but Biden, G7 allies face mounting challenges

By Leah Scheunemann

Leah Scheunemann was quoted in LA Times discussing how NATO is adapting its posture to reinforce front-line states that border Russia.

Europe & Eurasia NATO

In the News

Jul 2, 2022

Scheunemann in GRID on NATO’s evolution towards China

By Leah Scheunemann

Leah Scheunemann was quoted in GRID discussing NATO’s evolution towards China, particularly in the ways China challenges the interests, security and values of NATO.

China Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Jul 1, 2022

Townsend in VOA News: Biden thanks Erdogan for Dropping Veto on Sweden, Finland NATO Bids

By James J. Townsend Jr.

Jim Townsend discusses the capabilities and strategic advantages Sweden and Finland will bring to NATO.

Conflict Eastern Europe

In the News

Jul 1, 2022

Benitez in Breaking Defense: Turkey lifts hold on Sweden, Finland joining NATO, following wide-ranging concessions

By Jorge Benitez

Jorge Benitez was quoted in a Breaking Defense article addressing the news of Turkey lifting its block on Finland and Sweden joining NATO.

Defense Policy Defense Technologies

In the News

Jul 1, 2022

Vershbow in Politico: NATO rushes to halt Russia, leaving China pivot unresolved

By Alexander Vershbow

Alexander Vershbow discusses the implications of the decisions at the Madrid summit on the future of the alliance.

Conflict Eastern Europe

In the News

Jul 1, 2022

Skaluba quoted in New York Times: NATO members must continue putting forth a united front

By Christopher Skaluba

Chris Skaluba discusses that as the conflict escalates, “following the money at NATO is always a smart idea…NATO allies make commitments, but they are easier to say than do.” Thus, it is important that NATO members continue putting forth a united front as the conflict causes increasing challenges.

English Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Jul 1, 2022

Scheunemann in AP News: after years of anti-NATO rhetoric, the US has rebuilt its bond with the transatlantic alliance

By Leah Scheunemann

Leah Scheunemann was quoted in AP News expressing that “the Biden administration has done a lot of good in terms of rebuilding the reputation of NATO in America, and explaining the value of NATO as an alliance.”

English Europe & Eurasia
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Markup

Jun 30, 2022

Our experts decipher NATO’s new Strategic Concept

By Atlantic Council experts

What were the allies really saying amid all the jargon? And what did they leave out? Our experts carefully combed through the document and dropped their insights in the margins.

Crisis Management Defense Policy