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EU-Turkey

In the News

Aug 27, 2020

Stefano Stefanini quoted in the New York Times on Turkey-Greece tensions and prospects for Turkish EU membership

By Stefano Stefanini

Stefano Stefanini outlines several practical steps the European Union could take to develop a forward-looking and inclusive relationship with Turkey.

Europe & Eurasia European Union

In the News

Aug 13, 2020

General Jones and Brzezinski in Defense One: NATO Must Move Out Smartly on 5G

By James L. Jones, Jr., Ian Brzezinski

James L. Jones and Ian Brzezinski make the case for why NATO should move quickly to take advantage of 5G network technology and its military applications.

Americas Cybersecurity

Blog Post

Aug 13, 2020

NATO’s progress on burden sharing remains strong

By Bradley Hazen

While movement towards the two 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 4, 2020

Vershbow quoted in Bloomberg: China Muscles Onto NATO’s Turf, Roiling Alliance Frayed by Trump

By Alexander Vershbow

Alexander Vershbow was quoted in Bloomberg about his views on NATO partnerships as China grows as a national security issue for the United States.

China Defense Industry

New Atlanticist

Jul 29, 2020

Experts react: US announces plans for troop withdrawal from Germany

By David A. Wemer

“There may be a strategic case for the withdrawal of almost 12,000 US troops from Germany, but Secretary of Defense Esper’s announcement today does not make it,” Daniel Fried says.

Defense Policy Germany

New Atlanticist

Jul 24, 2020

Will NATO still be relevant in the future?

By Larry Luxner

“Having allies and institutions like NATO gives us an extraordinary advantage over Russia, China, and other adversaries,” Alexander Vershbow said

China NATO

In the News

Jul 22, 2020

Binnendijk and Koster in Defense News: NATO needs a new core task

By Hans Binnendijk, Timo S. Koster

Hans Binnendijk and Ambassador Timo S. Koster write that NATO should adopt “conserve stability” as a fourth core task with a global focus.

Americas China

New Atlanticist

Jul 22, 2020

As Arctic warms up, US Air Force launches Department’s first strategy for confronting threats

By Larry Luxner

Driven by rising temperatures and melting ice, the vast Arctic region is changing—and so are the military priorities of the United States and its two biggest adversaries: Russia and China.

China Defense Policy

In the News

Jul 21, 2020

“North Star” Arctic Strategy event referenced by Breaking Defense

By Atlantic Council

The Department of the Air Force launches its first Arctic Strategy at the Atlantic Council’s Commanders Series event.

Defense Policy National Security

In the News

Jul 16, 2020

Ian Brzezinski quoted by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty on Russian bounties on US troops
Afghanistan Conflict
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