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Is the Transatlantic Partnership Back on Track? Lessons from the Munich Security Conference
February 23, 2021 | Pierre Morcos, Rachel Ellehuus What lessons can be drawn from last week’s Munich Security Conference regarding the state of the transatlantic relationship? CSIS’s Rachel Ellehuus and Pierre Morcos explain.

Commentary
Repairing and Rebalancing NATO
February 4, 2021 | Rachel Ellehuus

In the first days of his administration, President Biden has underscored his commitment to NATO. Yet going forward, adaptation is also in order to address changing internal and external dynamics affecting the alliance.

In the Mediterranean Sea, the nuclear submarine "Saphir" surfaces during training exercises in 2009 off Toulon, France. | Alexis Rosenfeld/Getty Images
Interactive report
Securing U.S. Interests Across the Greater Mediterranean
December 16, 2020 | Rachel Ellehuus, Donatienne Ruy

The Greater Mediterranean is a single geographic area where threats and opportunities are shared from coast to coast. Viewing it as such exposes the overall impact of instability and influence in the region on U.S. interests and the space for action.

Commentary
Surprise and Stability in the High North
December 14, 2020 | Rachel Ellehuus The Department of Defense’s dynamic force employment concept uses operational unpredictability to maximize resources and complicate adversary planning. Yet this new emphasis on surprise and lack of transparency and predictability risks upsetting regional stability.

Commentary
NATO in 2030: Charting a New Path for the Transatlantic Alliance
December 3, 2020 | Pierre Morcos Amid a deteriorating security environment, NATO leaders in London launched a reflection process to bolster the unity and cohesion of the alliance. CSIS’s Pierre Morcos analyzes the findings of the independent experts appointed to give insight on how to adapt NATO.

Commentary
Avoiding Barriers to Greater Transatlantic Defense Cooperation
December 1, 2020 | Rachel Ellehuus Threats posed by competitors such as China are driving the United States to adopt more restrictive procurement rules. Yet if not carefully crafted, such rules could have an unintended, detrimental effect on transatlantic security cooperation.

Commentary
Sticking Together or Drifting Apart: The Future of Franco-British Defense Cooperation
October 28, 2020 | Rachel Ellehuus, Pierre Morcos As the 10th anniversary of the Lancaster House treaties approaches, Franco-British military cooperation is under strain. CSIS’s Rachel Ellehuus and Pierre Morcos outline how this partnership will be key for the future of European security and defense.

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Toward a New “Lost Decade”? Covid-19 and Defense Spending in Europe
October 15, 2020 | Pierre Morcos Since the outbreak of Covid-19, European defense spending has entered uncharted waters, as public debt explodes and threat perceptions change. Lessons learned from the 2008 financial crisis should help Europeans take the necessary steps to avoid the worst-case scenario.

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The UK Integrated Security and Defense Review: Opportunity amid Chaos?
August 11, 2020 | Rachel Ellehuus The United Kingdom’s upcoming Integrated Security and Defense Review is an opportunity for the country to reposition itself in a post-Brexit world and to restore a sense of coherence to British foreign and security policy.

Commentary
How NATO Can Avoid a Strategic Decoupling in the Eastern Mediterranean
July 17, 2020 | Heather A. Conley, Rachel Ellehuus Turkey’s new regional policy and its Blue Homeland doctrine have led to a dangerous escalation in the Eastern Mediterranean that could challenge NATO’s collective defense posture and political cohesion.

Commentary
Battling on Three Fronts: Ukraine Takes on the Russians, the Coronavirus, and Its Own Old Ways
April 22, 2020 Ukraine faces a battle on three fronts, as Covid-19 presents a new test for President Zelensky’s government, already fighting Russian-backed forces while delivering on domestic reforms. The result has major geopolitical consequences. The West's support remains vital.

Commentary
Europe Is at War with the Coronavirus. Where Does That Leave European Defense?
April 13, 2020 Fighting the Covid-19 pandemic will force European governments to make tough fiscal choices, which might detract from recent efforts to strengthen European defense. But a disproportionate blow to defense budgets would leave Europe more vulnerable to existing security...

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