Publications

If NATO is to remain relevant, it must foster cohesion and unity based on Allies' commitment to mutual values and interests. This policy proposal focuses on forging this unity by closing the gap betwe...chevron_right

This Atlantic Memo discusses the tension between Iran and the West. The contributors of Atlantic Community's Iran theme week agreed that Europe and the United States must address the conflict in a fun...chevron_right

In this memo, the authors argue the EU must reach out to Asian partners and become a credible player on issues other than trade. A strong EU-Asia policy can contribute to stability and advance Europe’...chevron_right

The EU must restructure its Common Security and Defense Policy based on economic and operational realities. It should emphasize narrow, logistically feasible operations over broad outlines, clearly de...chevron_right

In this memo, the contributors argue that Europe’s defense sector needs reforming. To cut costs and improve capabilities, states should consolidate national priorities to enhance political cooperation...chevron_right

To remain effective in a multi-polar world, NATO should strengthen its collaborative ties with Asia. The Alliance must strive to make China more partner than rival, develop a multilateral plan for sta...chevron_right

This paper describes a window of opportunity to change old assumptions and to create new perceptions and models of cooperation in NATO-Russia relations. More than one quarter of experts already charac...chevron_right

Taking women as the key to successful conflict resolution, NATO member states must integrate a gender perspective in agreements which establish the foundations for stable peace, as envisaged in UN Sec...chevron_right

In this memo, the contributors argue that the West should secure a positive legacy for its Afghanistan mission before the transition of responsibility in 2014 by strengthening the rule of law, promoti...chevron_right

In this memo, the authors argue that by focusing on societal engagement, economic reform, and military confidence building, the West should break with its questionable past and respond to the Arab upr...chevron_right

In this memo, the contributors argue that the US and the EU countries need to lead by example on climate change in order to re-establish moral authority. Environmental sustainability should be made pa...chevron_right

In this memo, the contributors argue that relations between Moscow and the West suffer from a lack of trust. Berlin can play a key role in overcoming this by "resetting" foreign policy discourse and f...chevron_right

In this memo, the authors argue that the character of the Iranian State is such that rapprochement with the West is impossible. Therefore, a systematic policy of undermining the regime is the only way...chevron_right

In this memo, the authors contend that the only way to overcome the deadlock on Iran's nuclear program is to engage constructively with the existing regime. Progress will only be made when both sides ...chevron_right

A lack of accountability and corruption pose the greatest hurdles to aid effectiveness in Sub-Saharan Africa. Ultimately, aid programs should seek to place the responsibility for the fight against pov...chevron_right