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Issue Brief
By Pınar Dost
As allies gather in Ankara, Turkey's rising influence, US retrenchment, and uneven burden sharing will test whether NATO can convert pledges into action.
AfricaSource
By Deneyse A. Kirkpatrick
US influence depends on more than military power, aid budgets, or diplomatic statements. It depends on the credibility of its democracy.
Report
By Atlantic Council Turkey Program
As allies gather in Ankara for the 2026 NATO Summit, the seventh issue of the Defense Journal examines the issues at the forefront of the allied agenda.
By Yavuz Türkgenci
Armies that fight the next war with last century's doctrine will lose it. AI targeting, drone swarms, and algorithmic command have already arrived on the battlefield.
By Rich Outzen
As Europe warms to Turkey and US influence shifts, the US–Turkey relationship has become crucial to shaping NATO's strength and Middle East security.
Ranking Senator Shaheen on NATO's value, Turkey's role in the Alliance, and why political division is the greatest threat to Western security.
An interview covering resilience, deterrence, airpower, and preparation for an era of multi-domain competition.
By Tod D. Wolters and Phillip Stewart
Though work remains to be done, NATO's air readiness is growing, backed by F-35s, integrated missile defense, joint pilot training, and space capabilities.
Inflection Points
By Frederick Kempe
Atlantic Council President and CEO Frederick Kempe sits down with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in Washington.
By the Binational Task Force on Economic Security and Competitiveness
With the 2026 USMCA review underway, negotiating authorities should focus on strengthening the mechanisms that promote trade facilitation: customs.
Fellow
Nonresident Fellow
Indo-Pacific Security Initiative Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security
Nonresident Senior Fellow
GeoStrategy Initiative Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security
Adrienne Arsht National Security Resilience Initiative Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security
GeoStrategy Initiative
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