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Past events

Public Event Fri, May 5, 2023 • 4:30 am ET

Ideas to implementation: Priorities for NATO’s Vilnius Summit
Defense Policy Eastern Europe Europe & Eurasia NATO
Public Event Wed, April 19, 2023 • 8:30 am ET

Unmanned aircraft systems: Lessons for Ukraine and NATO
Europe & Eurasia NATO Security & Defense
Online Event Wed, April 19, 2023 • 6:30 am ET

NATO’s Vilnius summit: Ukraine’s future and the completion of Europe
Defense Policy Eastern Europe International Organizations NATO
Online Event Wed, March 29, 2023 • 10:30 am ET

How to beat Russia: Observations from Ukraine’s Homeland Defense
Conflict Europe & Eurasia Security & Defense
Public Event Thu, March 16, 2023 • 7:00 am ET

Report launch: The future of NATO C4ISR
Defense Industry Defense Policy Defense Technologies Europe & Eurasia
Public Event Thu, March 2, 2023 • 4:00 am ET

Looking north: Conference on security in the Arctic

Government officials and leading Arctic experts assess gamechangers in the Arctic and how the United States, Norway, and its allies and partners can collectively approach security in the region.
Public Event Tue, January 17, 2023 • 11:00 am ET

A conversation with Prime Minister of the Netherlands Mark Rutte

AN #ACFRONTPAGE EVENT – Prime Minister Rutte joined the Atlantic Council during his visit to the United States to share his perspective on Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine, the future of the transatlantic alliance and how to maintain unity in the face of mounting global challenges.
China Europe & Eurasia Politics & Diplomacy Russia
Online Event Wed, December 7, 2022 • 2:00 am ET

A conversation with Sweden’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Tobias Billström

AN #ACFRONTPAGE EVENT – As Sweden assumes the presidency of the European Union in 2023 and looks to complete its accession to NATO, how does Stockholm aim to address the growing instability and change that lies ahead?
Europe & Eurasia Northern Europe Politics & Diplomacy Security & Defense
Online Event Tue, October 4, 2022 • 8:30 am ET

Can the West guarantee Ukraine’s long-term security?
Europe & Eurasia Politics & Diplomacy Security & Defense Ukraine
Online Event Mon, September 26, 2022 • 10:00 am ET

US role in the NATO alliance with Senators Jeanne Shaheen and Thom Tillis

AN #ACFRONTPAGE EVENT – What is the United States’ role in the alliance and how can NATO members continue to support Ukraine? United States Senators Jeanne Shaheen and Thom Tillis discuss.
NATO Politics & Diplomacy Security & Defense
Online Event Wed, August 31, 2022 • 2:45 pm ET

A conversation with Danish Minister of Defense Morten Bødskov

AN #ACFRONTPAGE EVENT – What are the critical next steps for allies to support Ukraine and how will security in the Nordic-Baltic neighborhood change?
Crisis Management Defense Policy Europe & Eurasia NATO
Online Event Fri, July 15, 2022 • 5:30 am ET

Gender and strategic competition
Europe & Eurasia NATO Politics & Diplomacy Resilience & Society
Public Event Thu, July 14, 2022 • 10:30 am ET

A conversation with Dutch Minister of Defense Kajsa Ollongren

AN #ACFRONTPAGE EVENT – How are European allies like the Netherlands adjusting their defense policy to better deter Russia and defend every inch of NATO territory?
Defense Policy Europe & Eurasia NATO Security & Defense
Flagship Event Tue, June 28, 2022 • 9:00 am ET

The NATO Public Forum

On the sidelines of the NATO Summit in Madrid, the Alliance's leaders as well as international security experts will gather for the NATO Public Forum.
Climate Change & Climate Action Crisis Management Defense Policy Defense Technologies
Online Event Thu, June 16, 2022 • 1:00 pm ET

A conversation with Prime Minister of Lithuania Ingrida Šimonytė

What is Lithuania’s role in addressing the challenges facing the global community from Russia's and China's influence in Europe?
China Civil Society Conflict Democratic Transitions
Online Event Wed, June 15, 2022 • 10:00 am ET

Allied resolve: NATO perspectives on the Russian invasion of Ukraine

AN #ACFRONTPAGE EVENT – Four former Secretaries General of NATO offer their perspectives on Russia's invasion of Ukraine and NATO's priorities ahead of the NATO Summit in Madrid.
Defense Policy Europe & Eurasia NATO NATO Partnerships
Public Event Wed, June 8, 2022 • 12:30 pm ET

Strengthening Black Sea security and defense in a new era
Europe & Eurasia Maritime Security NATO Politics & Diplomacy
Public Event Mon, May 2, 2022 • 5:00 am ET

Priorities for the NATO Summit and security in Europe
Eastern Europe Europe & Eurasia NATO Northern Europe
Public Event Mon, April 4, 2022 • 1:00 am ET

Looking North: Conference on security in the Arctic

Government officials and leading Arctic experts assess drivers of change in the Arctic and how the United States, Norway, and its allies and partners can collectively approach security in the region.

Conflict Defense Policy Europe & Eurasia Maritime Security
Online Event Mon, April 4, 2022 • 6:30 am ET

Orienting European security: The EU Strategic Compass and EU-US defense cooperation
Crisis Management Defense Policy Europe & Eurasia European Union
Online Event Tue, March 29, 2022 • 8:30 am ET

A conversation with Minister of Defence of Germany Christine Lambrecht

AN #ACFRONTPAGE EVENT – Germany's Minister of Defence Christine Lambrecht discussed Germany's new defense priorities in the face of Russia's war against Ukraine.

Conflict Defense Policy Europe & Eurasia Germany
Online Event Tue, March 29, 2022 • 8:30 am ET

A conversation with the Baltic presidents

AN #ACFRONTPAGE EVENT – The Baltic presidents discussed the implications of the Russian-initiated war in Ukraine on European security and NATO's adaptation.
Eastern Europe Europe & Eurasia NATO Northern Europe
Online Event Wed, March 23, 2022 • 6:30 am ET

Previewing the NATO Summit with Ambassador Julianne Smith

AN #ACFRONTPAGE EVENT – US Permanent Representative to NATO, Ambassador Julianne Smith, previewed the NATO Summit and discussed how the United States and its allies are strengthening defense and deterrence in Europe.

Europe & Eurasia NATO Russia Security & Defense
Online Event Fri, March 18, 2022 • 4:30 am ET

Baltic perspectives on Russia
Conflict Europe & Eurasia European Union NATO
Public Event Tue, February 22, 2022 • 9:00 am ET

NATO in America

Phoenix-area Rep. Ruben Gallego, former Secretary of the Air Force Barbara Barrett, officials from the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), and local Phoenix leaders discuss how the United States can adapt to a changing world and the role NATO plays in American security. Please note that this event occurs at 12:00pm MST in-person in Arizona and will not be livestreamed.
Europe & Eurasia NATO Non-Traditional Threats Politics & Diplomacy
Online Event Tue, February 22, 2022 • 4:00 am ET

A conversation with Finnish Ministry of Defense Permanent Secretary Esa Pulkkinen
Europe & Eurasia Northern Europe Security & Defense
Online Event Tue, February 8, 2022 • 12:00 pm ET

The Arctic in transition: Energy, resilience & national security
Energy & Environment Europe & Eurasia Geopolitics & Energy Security Northern Europe
Online Event Fri, January 28, 2022 • 4:30 am ET

Enhancing NATO’s collective defense: A conversation with former Supreme Allied Commanders Europe
Eastern Europe Europe & Eurasia NATO Russia
Online Event Fri, January 28, 2022 • 3:30 am ET

A conversation with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg

AN #ACFRONTPAGE EVENT – Secretary General Stoltenberg discussed NATO's response to the renewed tensions in Europe.
Europe & Eurasia Financial Sanctions and Economic Coercion NATO Politics & Diplomacy
Online Event Tue, January 25, 2022 • 9:00 am ET

Russia’s six scenarios for a new Ukraine invasion
Conflict Non-Traditional Threats Russia Ukraine
Online Event Tue, November 9, 2021 • 4:15 am ET

Security and cooperation in the Black Sea: A conversation with Romanian Foreign Minister Bogdan Aurescu
Economy & Business Energy & Environment Europe & Eurasia NATO
Online Event Thu, October 21, 2021 • 10:00 pm ET

Women, Peace, and Security 2030: Integrating lessons learned from Afghanistan
Afghanistan Crisis Management Defense Policy Europe & Eurasia
Online Event Wed, August 4, 2021 • 6:00 am ET

Enhancing security in the Black Sea: The future of security cooperation
Defense Policy Eastern Europe Europe & Eurasia Maritime Security
Online Event Wed, June 9, 2021 • 2:15 pm ET

Competition and deterrence in Europe: A conversation with General Tod D. Wolters, USEUCOM Commander and SACEUR
Crisis Management Defense Policy Europe & Eurasia NATO
Online Event Mon, June 7, 2021 • 10:00 am ET

A conversation with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg

AN #ACFRONTPAGE EVENT – Secretary General Stoltenberg discussed the NATO 2030 agenda and his vision for the future of the Alliance.
Climate Change & Climate Action Europe & Eurasia NATO Politics & Diplomacy
Online Event Fri, May 14, 2021 • 9:00 am ET

Transforming the British Army: A conversation with General Sir Mark Carleton-Smith
Defense Policy Defense Technologies Security & Defense United Kingdom
Online Event Fri, March 19, 2021 • 1:00 am ET

Looking North: Conference on security in the Arctic
Americas Defense Policy Energy & Environment Europe & Eurasia
Online Event Sun, March 7, 2021 • 6:00 pm ET

International Women’s Day 2021: The future of defense and security
Politics & Diplomacy Resilience & Society Security & Defense Women
Online Event Thu, December 10, 2020 • 6:00 pm ET

NATO 20/2020: 20 bold ideas to reimagine the Alliance after the 2020 US election
Europe & Eurasia NATO Politics & Diplomacy Resilience & Society
Public Event Tue, September 15, 2020 • 5:15 am ET

A conversation with US Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo

AN #ACFRONTPAGE EVENT – Secretary Pompeo discussed his recent trip to Central and Eastern Europe and how European nations are awakening to the China challenge.
Central Europe China Coronavirus Eastern Europe
Public Event Mon, July 27, 2020 • 12:00 pm ET

Germany’s role in the future of transatlantic defense
Public Event Tue, July 21, 2020 • 5:30 am ET

North Star: The first Department of the Air Force Arctic strategy
Defense Policy Energy & Environment Intelligence National Security
Public Event Mon, June 8, 2020 • 5:00 am ET

NATO 2030: Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg on strengthening the Alliance in a post-COVID-19 world

#ACFRONTPAGE EVENT – As COVID-19 accelerates existing global trends and tensions, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg discusses how the Alliance is embracing this new normal and preparing for the next decade and beyond.
Central Europe Eastern Europe Europe & Eurasia NATO
Public Event Thu, April 23, 2020 • 7:00 am ET

Moving out: Military mobility in Europe
Defense Policy Europe & Eurasia NATO Security & Defense
Public Event Thu, April 16, 2020 • 4:00 am ET

Allied Response to COVID-19: A Conversation with Mircea Geoană
Coronavirus Europe & Eurasia NATO
Public Event Thu, March 5, 2020 • 9:00 am ET

The next era of UK defense: A conversation with UK defence secretary Ben Wallace
Security & Defense United Kingdom
Public Event Wed, February 5, 2020 • 11:00 pm ET

Looking north: Conference on security in the Arctic
Climate Change & Climate Action Defense Policy NATO
Flagship Event Mon, December 2, 2019 • 2:00 pm ET

NATO Engages – London 2019
Public Event Thu, November 14, 2019 • 8:30 am ET

The Road to the 2019 NATO Leaders Meeting
Europe & Eurasia NATO Security & Defense
Public Event Tue, October 22, 2019 • 11:00 am ET

More in the Med: Revitalizing NATO’s Southern Strategy for an Era of Great Power Competition
Europe & Eurasia Italy Maritime Security NATO
Public Event Mon, September 30, 2019 • 12:30 pm ET

Reenergizing transatlantic space cooperation in security and beyond
Defense Industry Defense Technologies Europe & Eurasia NATO
Public Event Mon, September 16, 2019 • 11:00 am ET

The New Battle for the Atlantic
Thu, June 27, 2019 • 10:30 am ET

NATO at 70: Refocusing for change?
Europe & Eurasia NATO Security & Defense
Public Event Thu, June 27, 2019 • 5:30 am ET

Baltic porcupine: Harnessing the fourth industrial revolution
Defense Technologies Drones NATO Non-Traditional Threats
Fri, May 17, 2019 • 7:00 am ET

The future of the Army in great-power competition: A conversation with SECARMY Mark Esper
Conflict Defense Policy Defense Technologies National Security
Tue, April 2, 2019 • 9:00 pm ET

NATO Engages: The Alliance at 70
Thu, March 21, 2019 • 6:30 am ET

US military strategy in the era of great-power competition: A conversation with the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
Conflict Defense Policy Defense Technologies National Security
Mon, March 18, 2019 • 10:30 am ET

Beyond the headlines on NATO defense spending and 2%: A transatlantic dialogue
Europe & Eurasia Germany NATO Security & Defense
Tue, March 12, 2019 • 10:00 am ET

Northern European security and regional defense cooperation
Defense Policy NATO NATO Partnerships Northern Europe