Transatlantic Security Initiative Commentary & Analysis

The upcoming NATO Summit offers an opportunity for the Alliance to prioritize new and transformational capabilities.

In July, the Alliance is scheduled to adopt its first ever Southern Flank Strategy in Washington. The bolder it is, the better.

Rome is already working on revamping traditional power structures and fostering a new ethos—one that envisions new opportunities for partnership.

Cutting off aid to Ukraine now, as some in Congress propose, would undermine the immediate war effort in Europe and diminish the deterrent power of US military force globally.

As the 2024 Washington Summit gets closer, allies should stand up for freedom, ensure continuous support to Ukraine, and credibly boost their defense spending and capabilities.

The Alliance’s planning must include nonmilitary parts of government as well as the private sector to reflect the realities of modern warfare.