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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 Cook, Max Bergmann, Mark F. Cancian, Gregory Sanders, Sissy Martinez, Otto Svendsen, and Nicholas Velazquez — September 5, 2023
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CSIS-DAPA 2024 Executive Summary: The Potential for Expanding Defense Cooperation within the ROK-U.S. Alliance
The CSIS-DAPA 2024 conference examined lessons learned from the war in Ukraine, which underscore the urgency of fortifying the U.S.-ROK defense-industrial partnership, emphasizing joint development, production, and sustainment.
Commentary by Gregory Sanders and Hugo Holopainen — August 9, 2024
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