Policy

Willing to Turn His Back on NATO, Trump Fulfills Putin’s Dearest Wish

The GOP nominee is making it clear that, as president, he would allow Russia to advance its hegemonic interests across Europe and the Middle East.

Ideas

After NATO Summit, Transparency Must Accompany the Tanks

The alliance’s comparative advantage lies not only in military capabilities, but also in its ability to drive institutional reform within and beyond its member countries.

Ideas

Rest Assured, UK Remains Committed to NATO

The UK will continue to be a strong and reliable ally, particularly in NATO.

Ideas

Watch How NATO Leaders Respond to Brexit at The 'Most Important' Summit in 25 Years

A former NATO ambassador outlines a triple threat facing leaders this week in Warsaw, and what they need to do about it.

Ideas

What’s Missing as NATO Rearms Its Eastern Flank? Diplomacy

An arms buildup alone won’t keep the Baltics safe, but a parallel Cold War-style diplomatic track just might.

Science & Tech

NATO and the Pentagon Want to Get Their Hands on the Technology Behind Bitcoin

Blockchain technology promises secure, tamper-proof, and even faster communications and data transfer.

Threats

Russian Flybys? NATO’s Baltic Allies Wanted Air Defenses A Year Ago

In an interview, Lithuania’s defense minister said the harassment of an American warship shows why the US should help build the region's missile defenses.

Ideas

NATO Needs to Move Two Brigades East, and That’s Just a Start

The world is changing around the alliance; here's what its leaders must do to keep up.

Ideas

Don't Fall for Obama's $3 Billion Arms Buildup at Russia's Door

There is no Russian resurgence. Washington is playing on your Cold War fears to get you to pay for something the U.S. does not need and can’t afford.

Ideas

Everything You Need To Know About NATO

Here’s a guide to the Cold-War alliance that’s under pressure as it transforms itself for 21st century challenges.

Ideas

Why Turkey Chose, and Then Rejected, a Chinese Air-Defense Missile

Ankara's decisions say a lot about what Turkey wants from the U.S. and NATO, if only the West will listen.

Threats

Obama Taps New General to Lead Afghan War

Lt. Gen. John Nicholson, an Army Ranger, will become the latest officer to lead the 14-year-old war.

Ideas

Fighting While Friending: The Grey War Advantage of ISIS, Russia, and China

Can democracies compete 'where powers can be fighting each other with one hand and shaking hands with the other?'

Ideas

Montenegro Will Join NATO — and That Matters

The move shows NATO and Montenegro are denying Russia a veto while progressing towards greater stability in the Balkans.

Threats

Poland's New Government Raided a NATO Intel Facility in the Dark of Night

'We are quickly losing our credibility,' said Tomasz Siemioniak, political opposition member and the country's former minister of defense.

Ideas

How Corruption Undermines NATO Operations

Members and partners must do better at spotting and stopping corruption in the field.

Threats

No Apologies from Turkey for Shooting Down Russian Jet

In remarks at NATO headquarters, Ankara's prime minister said its Army ‘did its job’ last week, and invited Moscow to talk.

Ideas

UK Beefs Up Its Defenses for a More Secure World

The new British version of the QDR is out, promising ‘smart and strategic’ investments in the UK armed forces.

Ideas

With Putin on the March, US Must Bulk Up Its European Forces

Over-the-horizon deterrence will simply not work—either to fend off Russia or reassure NATO allies.