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Wieslander moderates “Nordics and the High North: A collective defence and detterence outlook” at the British Embassy in Stockholm

New Atlanticist Sep 19, 2025

Three things to note in the UK’s new Defence Industrial Strategy

By Deborah Cheverton

“Defence is an Engine for Growth,” according to an important new British military strategy published on September 8.
Defense Industry Defense Policy
Wieslander moderates “Nordics and the High North: A collective defence and detterence outlook” at the British Embassy in Stockholm

New Atlanticist Jul 17, 2025

Macron and Starmer have a plan to reset Anglo-French relations. What’s in this ‘Entente Industrielle’?

By Philippe Dickinson

The French president’s three-day trip to the United Kingdom saw several notable and welcome announcements. But the real test will be what comes next.
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Wieslander moderates “Nordics and the High North: A collective defence and detterence outlook” at the British Embassy in Stockholm

New Atlanticist Jun 4, 2025

The UK Strategic Defence Review lays out an ambitious roadmap for reform. Will the government deliver?

By AM Sir Christopher Harper, KBE, RAF (Ret.)

The review is a positive step toward revitalizing the United Kingdom’s defense posture, but its success will depend on funding and follow-through.
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Mar 17, 2021

Wieslander moderates “Nordics and the High North: A collective defence and detterence outlook” at the British Embassy in Stockholm
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Feb 12, 2021

Toward a future EU-UK relationship in foreign policy and defense

By <span class="gta-embed--tax--expert gta-post-embed--tax--expert" >Gen. Stéphane Abrial, Sir Peter Westmacott, Olivier-Rémy Bel</span>

The UK and the EU will continue to share the same geography, the same strategic environment, and the same values, a reality recognized on both sides of the Channel. As the UK moves on from the Brexit process, it should find in the EU a partner sharing the same values and aspirations.

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Feb 10, 2021

Atlantic Council’s UK Cyber 9/12 Strategy Challenge returns for its fourth year

BT returns as strategic partner for virtual cybersecurity strategy challenge for UK students

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NATO 20/2020

Jan 26, 2021

Christen a carrier strike group: NATO 20/2020 podcast

By <span class="gta-embed--tax--expert gta-post-embed--tax--expert">Michael John Williams</span>

Using the HMS Queen Elizabeth and HMS Prince of Wales as its backbone, a NATO carrier strike group is an opportunity for high-end interoperability under European leadership.

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New Atlanticist

Jan 14, 2021

Britain’s foreign-policy debate is back

By <span class="gta-embed--tax--expert gta-post-embed--tax--expert">Ben Judah</span>

It can no longer be said that the only foreign-policy debate in the United Kingdom is about Brexit. There are now two distinct visions emerging of Britain’s role in the world: one positioned in the political center and the other on the right.

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Fast Thinking

Dec 24, 2020

FAST THINKING: There’s finally a Brexit deal. Now what?

By <span class="gta-embed--tax--expert gta-post-embed--tax--expert" >Atlantic Council</span>

Four years of negotiations. Much political acrimony. The fall and rise (and fall and rise) of British premiers. Through it all, a British public wondering what their future would look like and when they could finally move on from their limbo. A Brexit trade deal is here at last. How should we feel?

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New Atlanticist

Dec 24, 2020

What the Brexit deal solves—and what it doesn’t

By <span class="gta-embed--tax--expert gta-post-embed--tax--expert" >Hung Tran</span>

After more than four years of contentious negotiations, last-minute compromises by the United Kingdom and European Union have finally pushed a post-Brexit trade agreement over the finish line. But the agreement leaves many details open for future disputes.

Economy & Business European Union

Fast Thinking

Dec 23, 2020

FAST THINKING: Will a Brexit deal be home for Christmas?

By <span class="gta-embed--tax--expert gta-post-embed--tax--expert" >Atlantic Council</span>

The European Union's chief Brexit negotiator said yesterday that a trade deal could come before Christmas. That would be quite the gift for British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who faces the prospect of his country "crashing out" of its old trading arrangements with the EU.

Economy & Business European Union

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Dec 21, 2020

Nurkin in Defense News on loyal wingman technology

By <span class="gta-embed--tax--expert gta-post-embed--tax--expert" >Atlantic Council</span>

Forward Defense non-resident senior fellow Tate Nurkin writes in Defense News on the importance of advancing loyal wingman technology.

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Dec 17, 2020

Busch in The Hill: Getting to ‘yes’ on a post-Brexit deal

By <span class="gta-embed--tax--expert gta-post-embed--tax--expert">Marc L. Busch</span>

Marc Busch writes that to get a final agreement on a Brexit deal, both sides need to make some concessions to allow for a win-win scenario.

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