Commentary and Analysis

Elizabeth Shackelford discusses growing tensions between the US and China

The Council's Paul Poast argues "Let’s achieve peace by planning for victory rather than for human sacrifice."

Defense cooperation requires a shared understanding of threats and goals. And, to be effective requires action, making tradeoffs, and paying costs—not just statements.

Paul Poast discusses strategies for US troops.

NPR's Sarah McCammon and Ivo Daalder discuss the 2021 NATO summit and what it means for the future of the alliance.

Has President Biden done enough to reassure America's allies? Council President Ivo Daalder joins MSNBC to discuss.

China and Russia dominate the future of the transatlantic alliance, Council President Ivo Daalder explains to CNN.

Council President Ivo Daalder joins BBC World News to explain why Biden's first meeting with NATO allies is dominated by growing aggression from Russia and China.

"Intentions matter," Council President Ivo Daalder explains in a conversation with CNN's Jim Sciutto after President Biden's first NATO meetings.

Some countries, now awash in vaccines, are looking abroad to help other countries combat the pandemic. For those with slower rollouts, the fight against the pandemic continues.