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New Atlanticist

Jul 11, 2019

The US should not see Europe as a competitor, Latvian prime minister argues

By David A. Wemer

“When you combine the European Union’s market with the US market, you have clear dominance in world affairs,” Kariņš argued.

European Union Northern Europe

Issue Brief

Jun 27, 2019

The Melians’ revenge

By Dr. T.X. Hammes

How can small, frontline, European states defend against Russia? Emerging, high-tech, and low cost systems can provide the answer.

Drones NATO

Insights & Impact

Jun 1, 2019

Roundtable with Henning Vaglum, Director General for Security Policy at the Royal Norwegian Ministry of Defense

On May 2, the Transatlantic Security Initiative hosted a private roundtable with Henning Vaglum, director general for security policy at the Royal Norwegian Ministry of Defense. The session featured keynote remarks by Mr. Vaglum, followed by a moderated conversation led by TSI director Chris Skaluba. Russia’s increased activity in the Arctic and North Atlantic is […]

Defense Policy Defense Technologies

New Atlanticist

May 29, 2019

Lithuania shuns populism with the election of a pro-EU president

By Agnia Grigas

Lithuania's presidential election has demonstrated the maturity of its electorate, who were not swayed by populism or extremism.

Elections Northern Europe

New Atlanticist

May 16, 2019

Strong support for the EU in Sweden ahead of European elections

By Anna Wieslander

Overall, the Swedish debate on the EU has been criticized by experts and journalists for failing to address central questions, such as how the EU should prevent another economic crisis and how the deepening defense cooperation could progress further.

Elections European Union

New Atlanticist

May 13, 2019

Sweden and European defense: Why words matter

By Elin Schiffer

Through more visible participation in the debate on European defense and strategic autonomy, Sweden could gain more influence and bring in important regional issues related to Baltic Sea security, thus shaping long-term visions and frameworks for European defense and strategic autonomy.

Defense Policy European Union

New Atlanticist

Apr 17, 2019

Finland’s elections: Big lessons from a small country?

By Leo Michel

A coalition government led by the Social Democrats, while opposed to seeking NATO membership, is unlikely to change current Finnish policy of keeping the option open.

Elections NATO

New Atlanticist

Apr 1, 2019

What makes an ally? Sweden and Finland as NATO partners

By Anna Wieslander

Hesitation toward Alliance membership has not prevented Sweden or Finland from closer cooperation with NATO on territorial defense.

NATO NATO Partnerships

New Atlanticist

Mar 29, 2019

Here’s how to tackle money laundering

By Anders Åslund

Europe needs to go to the root of the problem — dirty money that primarily originates in Russia.

Corruption European Union

Event Recap

Mar 28, 2019

Seminar on fighting disinformation by democratic means

By Atlantic Council

The seminar brought together journalists, academic experts, civil society and representatives of government and organizations to discuss the challenge presented by disinformation and different ways to improve resilience ahead of a string of elections in Europe during 2019.

Disinformation Northern Europe

Experts