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Transatlantic Defense during Wartime

Transatlantic defense is at a key juncture as Russia's war in Ukraine has brought greater unity but also thrown into relief the challenges of producing military capability. The European Union and NATO have an opportunity to build on their strengths to address this crisis.

Report by Cynthia R. Cook, Max Bergmann, Mark F. Cancian, Gregory Sanders, Sissy Martinez, Otto Svendsen, Nicholas Velazquez, and Henry H. Carroll — September 5, 2023

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Who Controls the Wrench: The Debate Over the “Right to Repair”

It is often a challenge for the government to repair its own equipment because it lacks access to the intellectual property necessary for sustainment. But there are pros and cons to the government having the right to repair.

Critical Questions by Jerry McGinn, Audrey Aldisert, and Kurt MacAloney — November 6, 2025