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In the News

Jul 8, 2024

Benitez in Breaking Defense on Russia’s readiness to challenge NATO

By Jorge Benitez

On July 8, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Jorge Benitez was quoted in Breaking Defense discussing NATO’s preparedness to deter Russian aggression.

Europe & Eurasia NATO

New Atlanticist

Jul 8, 2024

Live expertise and behind-the-scenes insight as NATO leaders gather at the Washington summit

By Atlantic Council experts

As NATO leaders gathered, our experts were on the ground at the summit and NATO Public Forum giving their authoritative, up-to-the-minute analysis and insight.

Europe & Eurasia NATO

Memo to...

Jul 8, 2024

Memo to NATO leaders: Why and how NATO countries should engage in the Indo-Pacific

By Matthew Kroenig, Jeffrey Cimmino

NATO and its constituent members must bolster cooperation with Indo-Pacific partners and build around existing US efforts to secure the Indo-Pacific region.

Europe & Eurasia Indo-Pacific

Econographics

Jul 8, 2024

Who’s at 2 percent? Look how NATO allies have increased their defense spending since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

By Clara Falkenek

As NATO gathers for its summit in Washington, 23 of 32 allies now meet the 2 percent GDP defense spending target, highlighting a collective effort to strengthen the Alliance and support Ukraine.

Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Jul 8, 2024

Townsend in NBC News on the NATO Summit deliverables

By James J. Townsend Jr.

On July 8, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior advisor Jim Townsend was quoted in NBC News on the NATO Summit currently taking place in Washington.

Europe & Eurasia NATO

In the News

Jul 8, 2024

Vershbow in National Defense on Russia’s threat to NATO

By Alexander Vershbow

On July 8, Transatlantic Security Initiative distinguished fellow Alexander Vershbow was quoted in National Defense discussing the threat that Russia poses to NATO.

Europe & Eurasia NATO

Issue Brief

Jul 8, 2024

Why the EU needs US liquefied natural gas

By John M. Roberts, Ariel Cohen

Europe is facing tough choices as it confronts Russia’s unexpected reentry into European gas markets. In this issue brief, the authors argue that Europe will need gas imports from non-Russian sources such as the United States for many years to come.

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

In the News

Jul 8, 2024

Sapuppo and Magid in Just Security: Death Toll Climbs in Ukraine With Russia’s `Double-Tap’ Strikes

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Eastern Europe

Inflection Points

Jul 8, 2024

The NATO Summit faces three simultaneous threats

By Frederick Kempe

Autocracies’ growing common cause, democracies’ continued weaknesses, and an insufficient recognition of the gravity of the historic moment confront the Alliance as it meets in Washington.

Central Asia China

New Atlanticist

Jul 7, 2024

The US and Europe would be safer with Ukraine in NATO. Our war games showed why.

By Matthew Kroenig and Kristjan Prikk

The Atlantic Council recently held a series of tabletop exercises to examine future Russia-Ukraine conflict scenarios and their implications for Western security. The results are clear.

Europe & Eurasia NATO

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