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![French President Emmanuel Macron gestures as he delivers a speech at the GLOBSEC regional security forum in Bratislava, Slovakia, on May 31.]()
French President Emmanuel Macron gestures as he delivers a speech at the GLOBSEC regional security forum in Bratislava, Slovakia, on May 31.
Is Europe Serious About Self-Defense, or Free-Riding?
As U.S.-China tension increases, so does discussion about whether European states are pulling their weight.
![A member of the Estonian Defense Forces sits next to a large-caliber machine gun during the Spring Storm military exercises by Estonian and allied NATO forces near Kadrina, Estonia.]()
A member of the Estonian Defense Forces sits next to a large-caliber machine gun during the Spring Storm military exercises by Estonian and allied NATO forces near Kadrina, Estonia.
Russia Is Already Looking Beyond Ukraine
Moscow’s massive losses may not neutralize its threat to NATO countries.
![A Ukrainian artillery soldier fires a howitzer toward Russian positions near Bakhmut, Ukraine.]()
A Ukrainian artillery soldier fires a howitzer toward Russian positions near Bakhmut, Ukraine.
Turn Ukraine Into a Bristling Porcupine
No matter how this war ends, Russia will need to be deterred from attacking again.
![Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (right) shakes hands with NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg during their joint press conference in Kyiv.]()
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (right) shakes hands with NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg during their joint press conference in Kyiv.
Don’t Promise Ukraine NATO Membership Now
Bringing Kyiv into the alliance soon could harden Russia’s resolve, frustrate potential peace efforts, and play into the Kremlin’s propaganda.
![Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, standing behind a podium, talks during a press conference in Brussels.]()
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, standing behind a podium, talks during a press conference in Brussels.
Ukraine Is Knock, Knock, Knocking on NATO’s Door
But the alliance is still wrestling over when and how to open the latch.
![A U.S. Bradley Fighting Vehicle is seen behind a U.S. flag during during a training session by U.S. soldiers in Nowa Deba, Poland.]()
A U.S. Bradley Fighting Vehicle is seen behind a U.S. flag during during a training session by U.S. soldiers in Nowa Deba, Poland.
NATO’s Got a New Backbone
It’s time for the United States to prioritize members of the alliance that understand the Russian threat and are taking it seriously.
![Soldiers run amid smoke and mud, with a tank in the background, while taking part in a large-scale NATO military exercise in Estonia.]()
Soldiers run amid smoke and mud, with a tank in the background, while taking part in a large-scale NATO military exercise in Estonia.
Estonia Plans a ‘Spring Storm’ to Match Russia’s Might
“Russia only understands one thing, and that’s power,” one senior officer said.
![Protesters hold Georgian flags as people gather outside Tbilisi's city court to support Georgia's jailed opposition leader and ex-president, Mikheil Saakashvili.]()
Protesters hold Georgian flags as people gather outside Tbilisi's city court to support Georgia's jailed opposition leader and ex-president, Mikheil Saakashvili.
Congress Calls on Georgia to Release Political Prisoners
The request comes just a month after the pro-Russian government turned hoses and nightsticks on pro-Europe demonstrators.
![A French soldier takes part in a training exercise as part of NATO's Aigle Mission in Cincu, Romania.]()
A French soldier takes part in a training exercise as part of NATO's Aigle Mission in Cincu, Romania.
All Unquiet on NATO’s Eastern Flank
Some allies fear that NATO’s efforts to deter Russia in the long run fall short.
![Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky delivers a speech by video during a NATO assembly in Madrid on Nov. 21, 2022.]()
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky delivers a speech by video during a NATO assembly in Madrid on Nov. 21, 2022.
Ukraine Should Follow Finland’s Path to NATO
Kyiv needs a clear membership track, but Washington and Berlin are blocking it.
![A blue and white flag hangs from the side of a building.]()
A blue and white flag hangs from the side of a building.
What You Might Not Know About Finland
After joining NATO, all eyes are on the Nordic country. Here’s what makes it unique.
![The Russian Navy and fighter jets take part in a military exercise on the coast of the Black Sea in Crimea.]()
The Russian Navy and fighter jets take part in a military exercise on the coast of the Black Sea in Crimea.
The U.S. and NATO Seek to Blunt Putin’s Black Sea Ambitions
The war in Ukraine exposes a vulnerable seam in NATO strategy.
![James Stavridis, a former supreme allied commander Europe of NATO, moderates a panel talk at the 2018 Munich Security Conference.]()
James Stavridis, a former supreme allied commander Europe of NATO, moderates a panel talk at the 2018 Munich Security Conference.
Why Putin Won’t Use Nuclear Weapons
Former NATO Supreme Allied Commander James Stavridis makes the case for giving Ukraine the weapons it needs to the end the war.
![Finnish and NATO flags fly in the courtyard of Finland’s foreign ministry in Helsinki on April 4.]()
Finnish and NATO flags fly in the courtyard of Finland’s foreign ministry in Helsinki on April 4.
Finland Gives NATO a King in the North
The Baltic Sea was once a Russian lake. Now NATO owns the northern flank.
![People stand after the ceremonial raising of the Finnish national flag at NATO headquarters in Brussels on April 4.]()
People stand after the ceremonial raising of the Finnish national flag at NATO headquarters in Brussels on April 4.
Why Neutrality Is Obsolete in the 21st Century
As Finland joins NATO, a few European holdouts cling to nonalignment.
![Finnish President Sauli Niinisto signs Finland's national NATO legislation in Helsinki.]()
Finnish President Sauli Niinisto signs Finland's national NATO legislation in Helsinki.
Finland’s ‘NATO Option’ Set to Become Reality
Putin’s war in Ukraine is about to add 800 miles to his headaches.
![A Ukrainian special forces soldier stands in front of a burning gas station after Russian attacks in Kharkiv, Ukraine, on March 30, 2022.]()
A Ukrainian special forces soldier stands in front of a burning gas station after Russian attacks in Kharkiv, Ukraine, on March 30, 2022.
How to Benchmark Victory in Ukraine
Western vagueness about war aims is creating a risky vacuum for the Kremlin to exploit.
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Is Europe Serious About Self-Defense, or Free-Riding?
As U.S.-China tension increases, so does discussion about whether European states are pulling their weight.
Russia Is Already Looking Beyond Ukraine
Moscow’s massive losses may not neutralize its threat to NATO countries.
Turn Ukraine Into a Bristling Porcupine
No matter how this war ends, Russia will need to be deterred from attacking again.
Don’t Promise Ukraine NATO Membership Now
Bringing Kyiv into the alliance soon could harden Russia’s resolve, frustrate potential peace efforts, and play into the Kremlin’s propaganda.
Ukraine Is Knock, Knock, Knocking on NATO’s Door
But the alliance is still wrestling over when and how to open the latch.
NATO’s Got a New Backbone
It’s time for the United States to prioritize members of the alliance that understand the Russian threat and are taking it seriously.
Estonia Plans a ‘Spring Storm’ to Match Russia’s Might
“Russia only understands one thing, and that’s power,” one senior officer said.
Congress Calls on Georgia to Release Political Prisoners
The request comes just a month after the pro-Russian government turned hoses and nightsticks on pro-Europe demonstrators.
All Unquiet on NATO’s Eastern Flank
Some allies fear that NATO’s efforts to deter Russia in the long run fall short.
Ukraine Should Follow Finland’s Path to NATO
Kyiv needs a clear membership track, but Washington and Berlin are blocking it.
What You Might Not Know About Finland
After joining NATO, all eyes are on the Nordic country. Here’s what makes it unique.
The U.S. and NATO Seek to Blunt Putin’s Black Sea Ambitions
The war in Ukraine exposes a vulnerable seam in NATO strategy.
Why Putin Won’t Use Nuclear Weapons
Former NATO Supreme Allied Commander James Stavridis makes the case for giving Ukraine the weapons it needs to the end the war.
Finland Gives NATO a King in the North
The Baltic Sea was once a Russian lake. Now NATO owns the northern flank.
Why Neutrality Is Obsolete in the 21st Century
As Finland joins NATO, a few European holdouts cling to nonalignment.
Finland’s ‘NATO Option’ Set to Become Reality
Putin’s war in Ukraine is about to add 800 miles to his headaches.
How to Benchmark Victory in Ukraine
Western vagueness about war aims is creating a risky vacuum for the Kremlin to exploit.
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