NATO's evolution is crucial to discuss in the changing nature of global threats today. @apolyakova.bsky.social testifies in front of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on US-Europe security cooperation ahead of the 2025 NATO Summit. cepa.org/article/nato...

CEPA is at the #NATOSummit2025! CEPA experts, including Jason Israel, are attending the NATO Summit to participate in critical discussions on global security and transatlantic cooperation.

"This is a historic opportunity for the US to show why it is the indispensable NATO ally as European members commit to doing more, the US shouldn’t do less." @apolyakova.bsky.social

NATO's evolution is crucial to discuss in the changing nature of global threats today. @apolyakova.bsky.social testifies in front of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on US-Europe security cooperation ahead of the 2025 NATO Summit.

“Taken together, these remarks and actions from the US should give the Europeans and Ukrainians reasons for optimism. And perhaps more importantly, an opportunity to learn a few important lessons.” @apolyakova.bsky.social

Improving connectivity and boosting economic development around NATO’s Eastern Flank is imperative to long-term security guarantees. Ambassador Georgette Mosbacher and @apolyakova.bsky.social discuss how the Three Seas Initiative will make this a reality. cepa.org/podcast/amb-...

The transatlantic alliance must strengthen cooperation in the face of rising authoritarianism. @apolyakova.bsky.social & Ambassador Mark Gitenstein explore Romania’s role in NATO and EU-US relations. cepa.org/podcast/amb-...

I am delighted to announce The @cepa.org Podcast is live! Episodes feature strong transatlantic voices such as former Ambassadors Georgette Mosbacher & Mark Gitenstein, and MSC Vice-Chair Franke Benedikt. Tune in now!

“Without any real pressure, the Russians are not budging and playing for time, and they are getting what they want: a US that is so frustrated with the negotiations that they seem to just want Ukraine to say yes to accepting Russia’s maximalist demands.” @apolyakova.bsky.social

As SecDef said, Europe needs to lead in securing Ukraine with a deterrence force to enforce any negotiation, but sans a US backstop, deterrence will fail as it did in 2022. @cepa.org's peace plan lays out the steps needed for sustainable, not temporary, peace.

As discussions at the Munich Security Conference (MSC) kick off this week, @cepa.org high-level advisory group co-chaired by Gen. H.R. McMaster and Minister Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer advances a 7 point peace plan for Ukraine.

It’s good to see Europe ramping up on defense with a focus on the Arctic, a region of increasing contention.

"We need more leverage to force the Russians to the negotiating table, but that really starts with providing more weapons to Ukraine...to make this war even more unsustainable for the Russians," @apolyakova.bsky.social goes on The World to discuss what's needed to end the war in Ukraine.

Glad to see POTUS take up a maximum pressure strategy to compel Russia to the negotiating table - a position of strength is the only way to get to sustainable peace.

Russia is executing a shadow war against NATO, and Europe, in particular, does not have the tools to deter this hybrid aggression.

NATO launched a Baltic patrol mission - glad to see the Alliance take up a core recommendation from @cepa.org 2023 study that called on the alliance do just that. Baltic Sea security is core to NATO’s ability to defend and deter Russia.

Thank you to @kajakallas.bsky.social for her sharp vision and clarity - Europe's future and that of the US alliance structure rests on ensuring a sustainable peace in Ukraine.

I highly recommend listening to Gabrielius Landsbergis, CEPA's 2024 Transatlantic Leadership Award winner, & H.R. McMaster, Co-chair of CEPA’s International Leadership Council, discuss the future of Europe, the threat of authoritarianism, and support for Ukraine.

Not helpful for core US allies to talk about "shameful” dependencies on the US tech during a time when the US & Europe have to work more closely than ever to outcompete China — working with US tech companies is an asset for Europe that can’t compete alone.

US allies are key to combating the China challenge, especially on AI. Good read from @mattheweitel.bsky.social on why the Biden admin’s final export controls “Framework” risks unintended consequences for US diplomacy and industry.

While other NATO allies are investing in defense and security, Britain is falling behind. @edwardlucas.bsky.social highlights the British goal for the Eastern front to block any attacks from Russia, but the UK must stand firm against Europe’s aggressor.

Another highlight: as the new Commission was appointed in Brussels CEPA’s 8 priorities for Europe present an ambitious agenda, but European leaders will have to first invest in its own defense and security. They are the following:

Reflecting on 2024's highlights, as Sweden joined NATO, CEPA continued to focus on the security concerns on the High North and Nordic Baltic, releasing a key report of recommendations on the implications of security threats in the Arctic for NATO.

In 2024, CEPA has been at the forefront of transatlantic tech policy – tech innovation is integral to the future of Europe, led by the D9+. Digital solidarity, rather than digital sovereignty, is the way forward to compete on tech with China.

Reflecting on 2024, this moment when CEPA created a tech agenda for the European Commission was a real highlight.

Reflecting on 2024, this highlight comes to mind. CEPA's Freedom Fighter awardee Vladimir Kara-Murza had just been released from his unjust political imprisonment in Russia. He called upon us all to join his fight for freedom against Putin's regime.

Reflecting on 2024, CEPA honored Olena Zelenska with the 2024 Humanitarian Impact Award, which she accepted on behalf of “all the people of Ukraine who are fighting against the invader.” The fight for freedom in Ukraine is a fight for all.

2024 has been an incredible year for CEPA. I’m so proud to work with such driven young people everyday as we look to our 20th anniversary in 2025.

Sec Gen is right: NATO should focus on making sure that Ukraine gets to a position of strength, and signaling to Moscow that Europe is willing to send personnel to enforce any line of contact should be a part of that message.

NATO must stand strong against Russian & Chinese “gray zone” attacks. Estonia has stood its ground against Russia’s acts of aggression by utilizing its security police to monitor actions, and more countries should follow suit. Great read from Edward Lucas.

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Great news from Romania where the new government will be decidedly pro-Western.

Fear can maintain a facade of stability, but when that fear dissipates, change is inevitable. As @edwardlucas.bsky.social rightly points out, "the unspoken implication" of the fall of the Assad regime "is that Vladimir Putin’s rule in Russia may be just as brittle."

Thank you to @atlanticcouncil.bsky.social and Weiser Center for Europe & Eurasia for hosting me - it was an honor to join this session & contribute to this paper on a winning strategy to bring about a just end to Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Top of the list: bring Ukraine into NATO.

After the US Election, Dan Twining and I heard perspectives from business leaders on geopolitical expectations at the Goldman Sachs Global Affairs Summit. My take away: a lot of concern about growing global instability as well as enthusiasm for the new administration.

Welcome to Washington, Ambassador Elita Kuzma. Latvia has played a core U.S. ally as part of our collective deterrence in NATO’s Eastern flank. Look forward to working together to advance our shared security goals.

At the AI Safety Summit, the US continued supporting global cooperation on AI governance. As Heather West points out, “There’s no reason to believe that we’ll be doing a 180 when it comes to the work of the AI Safety Institute.”

Congratulations to Raffaele Fitto for his confirmation as EVP for Cohesion and Reforms. He will secure Italy as a forefront leader and strengthen the EU's institutions during this pivotal time in history, from Rome to Brussels.

Congratulations to Henna Virkkunen on her confirmation. She embodies Finland's growing voice in European tech policy and is the right person to drive Europe's response to its competitiveness crisis.

Congratulations to @kajakallas.bsky.social on her confirmation. It was an honor to recognize her leadership in Europe with CEPA’s Transatlantic Leadership Award - very few leaders speak with the clarity of vision and courage as her. Europe needs more voices like hers.

A thousand days have passed since the beginning of Russia’s full scale invasion. In this article, Dr. Benjamin L. Schmitt emphasizes the way that the West could have aided in Ukrainian victory, especially in the support for the Ukrainian energy systems.

President Maia Sandu and her allies just pulled off a victory against Russia’s election interference. Maria Golubeva is absolutely right. Now, the hard work begins. We must help complete Moldova's integration into the Euro-Atlantic community.

Thank you to USIP and PSA for hosting me and Ambassador William Taylor for an important conversation with US Congressional staff on how Ukraine can win. This is a key moment for the future of US leadership and US Congress will have an important role in ensuring that freedom prevails.

Over 30 Ukrainian journalists have been imprisoned by Russia for reporting on the devastation in Ukraine. Elina Beketova explains the need for urgent action to protect journalists in the latest edition of hashtag#BehindTheLines.

New CEPA report by Maria Golubeva, Volodymyr Dubovyk, Jessica Berlin, & Sam Greene outline 8 defense and security policy priorities for Ursula von der Leyen and the EU commission. Follow @cepa.bsky.social for more upcoming EU policy priorities, including tech and innovation.

The US is quietly preparing new export controls targeting China's AI ambitions. Good explainer from Matthew Eitel on what new US controls on AI models could look like and why they are so controversial.

Before voting begins in Georgia, Irina Arabidze is spot on — Western countries need to be clear-eyed about the regime in Georgia, and have an effective strategy to support democracy.

Welcome to Washington, Ambassador Anniken Huitfeldt. Norway has been a key ally for the US and an anchor in NATO's North. Looking forward to keeping our focus on how to use the historic opportunity of NATO's Northern cohesion to enhance our collective security.