A Nation Must Think Before it Acts
U.S. Foreign Policy
A nation must think before it acts.
U.S. Foreign Policy
What’s At Stake in Ukraine: European Security in a Broader Context
Executive Summary Virtually all of the commentary on Russia’s aggression against Ukraine has focused on those two states to the exclusion of the vital importance of this war for the neighboring regions of Belarus and the Balkans. This...
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In Conversation with Peter Olive and John Hemmings | NATO’s Activities in the Indo-Pacific
The following conversation was recorded in October 2024 and has been edited for clarity. You can listen to the conversation here. Rick Landgraf: Welcome back to the Ties That Bind, NATO at 75 and Beyond, a special podcast series...
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Lithuania’s Political Shift: Domestic and Foreign Policy
In October 2024, Lithuania’s opposition Social Democratic Party (LSDP) emerged victorious in the parliamentary elections, defeating the center-right Homeland Union – Lithuanian Christian Democrats (HU-LCD), which had been in power since 2020. The Social Democrats secured 52 seats, while...
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In Conversation with Ian Langford | NATO’s Partnership with Australia
The following conversation was recorded in November 2024 and has been edited for clarity. You can listen to the conversation here. Rick Landgraf: Welcome back to the Ties That Bind, NATO at 75 and Beyond, a special podcast series...
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Turkey’s Evolving Geopolitical Strategy in the Black Sea
Executive Summary Turkey’s strategic position between Europe, the Middle East, and Central Asia places it at a pivotal crossroads in Eurasian geopolitics, particularly as regional conflicts reshape power dynamics and international alliances. Turkey’s strategic significance has long been underscored...
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In Conversation with Gwendoline Vamos | The Evolution of NATO’s Indo-Pacific Partnerships
The following conversation was recorded in November 2024 and has been edited for clarity. You can listen to the conversation here. Rick Landgraf: Welcome back to the Ties That Bind, NATO at 75 and Beyond, a special podcast...
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A New Arms Race in Europe: Euromissiles 2.0
Last week, Russia simulated a nuclear strike in Europe with a purpose-built missile designed to carry multiple nuclear or conventional warheads. The missile, which Russia has dubbed ‘Oreshnik’, is the latest Russian missile designed to strike targets in Europe....
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Narrative Intelligence: Detecting Chinese and Russian Information Operations to Disrupt NATO Unity
Introduction As geopolitical conflicts are increasingly shaped by misleading and deceptive information, Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) has become an indispensable tool in understanding adversarial information operations and being able to compete in the information environment. Noting the value of...
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Contesting Russia: The Baltic Perspective
This week, Dr. Indra Ekmanis participated in a US Helsinki Commission briefing, “Contesting Russia: Lessons from Central & Eastern Europe.” Read her opening remarks below as she highlights how the Baltic states play an essential role in shaping a...
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What a Harris or Trump Presidency Could Mean for the Baltic States
The US election is approaching quickly with implications for America's allies in the world. ...
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