Ideas
NATO Must Boost Its Cyber Defense Capabilities Now
With the threat that comes with NATO’s increased posture in Eastern Europe, NATO cannot afford to take its time beefing up its cyber defense. By Klara Tothova Jordan
Threats
Did Western Hubris Create Vladimir Putin?
Where the West saw the spread of democracy, Putin saw encroachment. Now, with hard power and bold lies, Moscow has drawn a new dividing line in the East. By James Kitfield
Science & Tech
Who Defends the Virtual Countries of Tomorrow?
Here’s why Estonia is the new frontline in the cyberwar of the future. By Patrick Tucker
Policy
This Graph Shows How NATO’s Military Capability Has Evolved Since 1949
Three takeaways from the annual spending trends of each alliance member over NATO's 65-year history in 2011 U.S. dollars. By Janine Davidson
Ideas
Where Is the Industrial Agenda for the NATO Summit?
Defense leaders have much to discuss at the NATO Summit; it’s time they included the industries that support them. By Hugo Rosemont
Threats
Will Russia Compel NATO to Spend More on Defense?
For two decades, the U.S. has been nagging allies to pay their share of NATO costs. Now, thanks to Russia, that could change. By George E. Condon, Jr.
Threats
At the NATO Summit, Afghanistan Takes a Back Seat
As the war in Iraq showed, the durability of NATO’s commitment to Afghanistan must not be overshadowed by crises in Europe or elsewhere. By Janine Davidson and Emerson Brooking
Ideas
Where NATO Needs to Do More—And Less
Preparing forces for Russia and the Islamic State? Yes. Missile defense and nuclear weapons? No. By Joe Cirincione
Threats
Obama Outlines Expanded US Troop Plan for the Baltics
President Obama wants U.S. troops to continuously rotate through Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania as a hedge against continued Russian aggression. By Marina Koren
Policy
Democrats Break Ranks to Urge Military Assistance to Ukraine, Talks With Putin
Obama is off to the NATO summit amid increasing calls from his party for more direct action in Ukraine. By Molly O’Toole
Ideas
Four Questions for NATO's Leaders
This week, when NATO's leaders meet they must address fundamental and conceptual questions about the alliance's very existence. By Kathleen J. McInnis
Threats
NATO's Moment of Truth Arrives
NATO's summit in Wales might just be the last, best hope the alliance has to face down Putin. By Stewart M. Patrick and Daniel Chardell
Threats
Obama Says Still No Ukraine Intervention As More Russians Cross Border
After NATO released imagery showing Russian combat troops fighting inside Ukraine’s border, Obama refused to use the i-word—or offer military assistance to Kiev. By Ben Watson
Business
This is NATO's Version of 'Netjets'
The little-known Strategic Airlift Capability Program provides high-end air assets to alliance partners on the cheap. It's a template that should be expanded. By Janine Davidson
Ideas
VIDEO: A Conversation with the British Ambassador on NATO and the Transatlantic Alliance
Watch our full conversation with British Ambassador to the U.S. Sir Peter Westmacott right here.
Ideas
What NATO Needs to Do in the Wake of the Ukraine Crisis
NATO should leverage the crisis in European security created by Moscow to accomplish these four objectives. By John R. Deni
Ideas
British Ambassador to Speak On NATO and the Changing Face of Transatlantic Security
Join us as Defense One hosts an address and live conversation with British Amb. Peter Westmacott on NATO and Transatlantic Security. By Kevin Baron
Ideas
NATO Must Stop ISIL Before It’s Too Late
NATO’s road to Iraq runs through Turkey, then Washington—if the alliance really wants to bring an end to ISIL. By Philip Seib
Threats
Senators Want France to Ditch Warship Deal with Russia
As Putin eyes more deals with the French, a bi-partisan push has emerged from U.S. lawmakers fearful of enabling more Russian intervention. By Billy House
Threats
Dunford Expects Nearly 14,000 Troops in Post-War Afghanistan
Gen. Joseph Dunford says NATO nations will contribute 4,000 troops to join President Obama's post-war mission in Afghanistan. By Kevin Baron
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