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New Atlanticist

Jun 20, 2024

Rethinking the NATO burden-sharing debate

By Valbona Zeneli, Philippe Dickinson

As more allies cross the threshold of spending 2 percent of their gross domestic product on defense, it’s time for the conversation to evolve.

Europe & Eurasia NATO

In the News

Jun 12, 2024

Beniamino Irdi featured in Formiche on Italy’s ability to combat hybrid threats

By Beniamino Irdi

On June 12, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Beniamino Irdi wrote an article in Formiche discussing Italy’s susceptibility to hybrid threats and the need for a more consolidated approach to combating them.

Italy Non-Traditional Threats

In the News

Jun 12, 2024

Agachi’s report for Swedish Defense Research Agency on “China as a Global Power”

By Anca Agachi

On June 12, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident fellow Anca Agachi co-authored a report for the Swedish Defense Research Agency on China’s ambitions as a global power.

China Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Jun 4, 2024

Agachi in Defense News on NATO space policy

By Anca Agachi

On June 4, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident fellow Anca Agachi wrote an article in Defense News on NATO’s space policy and the importance of space for allied security.

Europe & Eurasia NATO

In the News

Jun 3, 2024

Zeneli in The Diplomat on the China-Russia axis

By Valbona Zeneli

On June 3, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Valbona Zeneli was intervied by The Diplomat on the China-Russia axis and NATO’s response to emerging threats.   

China Europe & Eurasia

New Atlanticist

Jun 3, 2024

National resilience is a crucial part of defense. Here are the countries doing it right.

By Elisabeth Braw

Learning from the allies that are already taking action will give other NATO members that decide to enhance their resilience a leg up.

Europe & Eurasia National Security
NATO leaders all together on stage.

New Atlanticist

May 28, 2024

Why NATO matters

By Richard D. Hooker, Jr.

The United States supports and leads NATO not out of altruism, but because it is manifestly in its interest to do so.

Crisis Management Defense Policy

In the News

May 23, 2024

Vershbow in Voice of America on the upcoming NATO Summit

By Alexander Vershbow

On May 23, Transatlantic Security Initiative distinguished fellow Alexander Vershbow was featured in Voice of America discussing the agenda for the upcoming NATO Summit in Washington.

Europe & Eurasia NATO

New Atlanticist

May 17, 2024

NATO must ‘win up front but be ready to win long’ in modern warfare, says General Christopher Cavoli

By Katherine Golden

At an Atlantic Council Front Page event, Cavoli spoke about the war in Ukraine, NATO’s modernization efforts, the China challenge, and more.

Defense Industry Defense Policy

In the News

May 13, 2024

Binnendijk, Hooker, and Vershbow in Foreign Affairs on US involvement in NATO

By Richard D. Hooker, Jr., Hans Binnendijk, Alexander Vershbow

On May 13, Transatlantic Security Initiative distinguished fellows Hans Binnendijk and Alexander Vershbow, together with nonresident senior fellow Richard Hooker wrote an article in Foreign Affairs discussing the US involvement in NATO.

Europe & Eurasia NATO