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NATO 20/2020

Nov 24, 2020

Ramp up on Russia: NATO 20/2020 podcast

By Transatlantic Security Initiative

NATO needs to increase the costs for Russian aggression while building back crucial dialogue if there is any prospect for improved relations with Moscow.

Arms Control Europe & Eurasia

NATO 20/2020

Nov 19, 2020

Rethink and replace 2%: NATO 20/2020 podcast

By Transatlantic Security Initiative

NATO’s two percent metric is reductive and politically fraught but offers lessons for better ways to measure burden sharing.

Defense Policy Europe & Eurasia

New Atlanticist

Nov 19, 2020

How critical science infrastructure investments help put Arctic security challenges on ice

By Benjamin Schmitt

The strategic importance of the Arctic has not yet been matched with corresponding US infrastructure investments in military, economic, and scientific research programs.

National Security NATO

In the News

Nov 17, 2020

Stefanini cited in the Wall Street Journal on divisions in the transatlantic community

By Stefano Stefanini

Stefano Stefanini was cited in the Wall Street Journal on his criticism of Macron’s independence of the US, which will ultimately lead to divisions in NATO and the EU.

Europe & Eurasia Security & Defense

Elections 2020

Nov 7, 2020

Joe Biden just won the presidency: What does that mean for America’s role in the world?

By Atlantic Council

Atlantic Council experts weigh in on what the outcome of the 2020 election means for US foreign policy and America’s role in the world.

Economy & Business Elections

In the News

Oct 30, 2020

Vershbow in Voice of America: Moscow’s revisionism must be answered

By Alexander Vershbow

Ambassador Alexander “Sandy” Vershbow explains that the White House should not compromise on principles in negotiations with the Russian government.

Elections Europe & Eurasia

Elections 2020

Oct 15, 2020

Five big questions as America votes: NATO

By Transatlantic Security Initiative

Although US leadership will continue to be the driving force behind NATO’s strategy, direction, and solidarity going forward, the extent of the United States’ commitment to the Alliance and its future role is still being called into question.

Elections NATO

Article

Oct 1, 2020

How to counter worsening cyber-security threats: The international strategy of the Dutch government

By Timo S. Koster

Cyber-security reports show that threats are getting worse, not decreasing. International cooperation is vital to consolidate the rules of the road in cyberspace, further their implementation by increasing the chance of exposing and stopping those who break the rules, and assist other countries in upgrading their resilience.

Cybersecurity European Union

In the News

Sep 15, 2020

Jessett quoted in The Economist: Britain’s armed forces get ready for a revolution

By Will Jessett CBE

Will Jessett was quoted in The Economist on the UK’s defense capabilities and the growing emphasis on grey-zone threats.

China Defense Industry

New Atlanticist

Sep 10, 2020

From coronavirus to Mediterranean tensions, Italy has stepped up its diplomatic game during dramatic year, foreign minister says

By Francesco Bechis and Valeria Covato

Despite the many difficulties, Di Maio is confident that Rome has seized the moment and provided “new impulse to Italy’s international profile and credibility.”

China Coronavirus
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