Since Russia’s attack on Ukraine, NATO has been reviving its core mission of defending members from outside aggression. As the illusion of a cooperative Kremlin has evaporated, the two key challenges are to contain Moscow’s ambitions and to reinforce NATO’s vulnerable eastern flank. The recent NATO summit in Brussels indicated that the Alliance is committed not only to deter Russia’s assertiveness but also to build a more capable common defense. …read more
Securing NATO’s eastern flank
