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New Atlanticist

Jul 9, 2024

NATO needs a strategy to address Russia’s Arctic expansion

By David Babikian and Julia Nesheiwat

The Washington summit this week provides the perfect moment for the Alliance to forge an even more unified approach to the future of security in the High North. 

Geopolitics & Energy Security Maritime Security

In the News

Jun 29, 2024

Wieslander in European Defense Agency Magazine

In June, Anna Wieslander was interviewed for the new edition of the European Defense Agency’s European Defense Matters Magazine. Some of her main messages include:

NATO Northern Europe

In the News

Jun 27, 2024

Wieslander interviewed by TV4 Nyhetsmorgon

On Thursday, June 27, Anna Wieslander, Director for Northern Europe, was interviewed by TV4 Nyhetsmorgon about NATO’s future under the new Secretary-General Mark Rutte: “The most important task for Rutte will be to maintain a good relationship with United States. This could prove challenging if Donald Trump wins the upcoming election, as he has been […]

NATO Northern Europe

In the News

Jun 27, 2024

Wieslander on Swedish Television

On June 27, Anna Wieslander was interviewed by Swedish Television, TV4 Nyhetsmorgon, commenting on Mark Rutte as new Secretary General of NATO. “His long and thorough experience as a problem solver and consensus builder will be much needed, as the Alliance faces severe security challenges and urgently needs to build stronger deterrence and defense while […]

NATO Northern Europe

Defense Journal by Atlantic Council IN TURKEY

Jun 24, 2024

Sweden’s NATO accession: A twenty-month square dance

By Rich Outzen

Despite concerns over Erdogan's personal ties to Putin, Turkey's slow approval of Sweden's ascension to NATO was rooted in very real issues.

Defense Industry Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Jun 15, 2024

Nia quoted in New York Times on Swedish-Iranian prisoner swap

By Atlantic Council

Middle East Northern Europe

In the News

Jun 15, 2024

Nia quoted in Globe Echo on Swedish-Iranian prisoner swap

By Atlantic Council

European Union International Norms

In the News

Jun 15, 2024

Klamberg joins BBC Persia on Swedish-Iranian prisoner exchange

By Atlantic Council

Farsi Iran

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

In the News

Jun 3, 2024

Wieslander interviewed by Deutsche Welle News

On Wednesday, June 3, Anna Wieslander, Director for Northern Europe, was interviewed by Deutsche Welle News about Russia’s increasing focus on the Baltic Sea and its implications for NATO. Regarding Russia’s plan to redraw the Baltic Sea borders, Dr. Wieslander comments: “This is a classic Russian tactic. It’s part of their shadow war designed to […]

NATO Northern Europe

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