"From a U.S. perspective, disengagement from NATO would be a strategic mistake," writes CSIS expert @BurchellCSIS. Read more on why Ankara must serve as a moment of strategic refocusing: csis.org/analysis/nato-ankar…

As conflict continues to shape Europe and the Middle East, NATO’s Ankara Summit must effectively navigate transatlantic friction and turn ambition into outcomes. Below, new analysis by @BurchellCSIS explores key priorities for the Alliance. csis.org/analysis/nato-ankar…

“The challenge for Ankara is not to redefine NATO’s mission, but to operationalize its modern bargain,” according to @BurchellCSIS Full preview of NATO's upcoming Ankara Summit below. csis.org/analysis/nato-ankar…

At a moment of war in Europe, instability in the Middle East, and rising transatlantic friction, NATO’s Ankara Summit must turn ambition into outcomes. Read CSIS expert @BurchellCSIS's analysis here: csis.org/analysis/nato-ankar…

Is NATO fraying—or adapting? Ahead of the Ankara Summit, I argue NATO’s future rests on a renewed bargain: Americans committed, Europeans capable, Russians contained. “NATO 3.0” in practice. csis.org/analysis/nato-ankar…

The United Kingdom and United States have reaffirmed their commitment to closer military cooperation in space, following a joint statement signed by senior leaders from the Royal Air Force and U.S. Space Force. Click image for more. ukdefencejournal.org.uk/uk-a…

Eastern Ukraine is home to more than 70% of Ukraine's mineral wealth. If Ukraine were forced to cede the Fortress Belt region of Donetsk to Russia at the negotiating table, Russia would gain access to significant natural resources and energy reserves. (1/2)

SCOOP: U.S. officials are telling some European countries to expect delays in the deliveries of some previously approved weapons as the Iran war continues to draw on weapons stockpiles, sources familiar with the matter tell @G_Slattery and me

It was an honor to represent Secretary Hegseth yesterday at a productive session of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group. Our European allies must take primary responsibility for their continent’s security by expanding their industrial capacity and leading on support to Ukraine. 1/

"A conflict that was not collectively decided risks becoming a conflict that is collectively paid for—in the form of security challenges, refugee flows, and economic disruption," writes @BurchellCSIS Full analysis with @CSISDefense below. csis.org/analysis/what-are-u…

"European public opinion on Middle East military intervention is deeply skeptical. A conflict that was not collectively decided risks becoming a conflict that is collectively paid for," writes @csiserep. More: csis.org/analysis/what-are-u…

Transatlantic Cohesion Under Pressure: unintended consequences of the U.S.-Iran conflict for defense and security As the U.S. remains focused on the conflict in Iran, @BurchellCSIS joins @CSISDefense experts to discuss key questions emerging for Europe. csis.org/analysis/what-are-u…

In a new Experts React, @CSISDefense along with other CSIS experts explore the Iran conflict's unintended consequences, including the long-term risks and opportunities that may arise in the future. Read: csis.org/analysis/what-are-u…

The ceasefire in Iran may pause the fighting—but the second-order effects are just beginning. In a new piece, we cover seven unintended consequences of the war. See the new piece from @CSISDefense: csis.org/analysis/what-are-u… @EmilyHardingDC @MarkCancian @EliotACohen @dbyman

Germany also interested, and Australia watching closely. This is exactly how the new minilateralism should work: a strong core of first movers willing to put resources on the table, with other partners able to subsequently join if they can add value and expedite outcomes.

Today, @SenatorShaheen and @SenThomTillis, co-chairs of the Senate NATO Observer Group, and a bipartisan group of 8 senators released the below statement in support of America’s membership in NATO. 🔗foreign.senate.gov/press/dem…

Welcome UK 🇬🇧 and Norwegian 🇳🇴 operations against Russian submarines in the High North. These efforts to disrupt Russian surveillance of our critical undersea infrastructure protect us all. NATO continues to constantly monitor Russian military activity in the region

This satellite image is of Russian naval base Olenya in the High North, along with their spy ship Yantar and specialist GUGI submarines before they departed port for UK waters. These vessels are designed to survey underwater critical infrastructure during peacetime, then sabotage in conflict. In response to nefarious activity by Russian GUGI submarines and an Akula Class submarine, the Defence Secretary @JohnHealey_MP deployed our Armed Forces to track and deter any malign activity by these vessels. We worked in partnership with Norway and other allies responding to increased Russian activity in the Atlantic, north of the UK. A @RoyalNavy warship and @RoyalAirForce P-8 aircraft ensured the Russian submarines were monitored 24/7. The Akula Submarine subsequently retreated home having been closely tracked throughout and we continued to monitor the two GUGI submarines, in and around wider UK waters. Our Armed Forces left them with no doubt that they were being monitored, that their movements were not covert as Putin planned and that their attempted secret operations had been exposed.

Protecting UK waters... The #RoyalNavy has completed ten days of focused operations closely monitoring Russian warships and a submarine in UK waters as part of coordinated NATO efforts. Read more: royalnavy.mod.uk/news/2026/a…

The United States Needs NATO, by @McFaul open.substack.com/pub/michae…