A New Euro-Atlantic Security Architecture

EWI is working to help reshape and refine Euro-Atlantic security arrangements, a pressing need given recent destabilizing events such as the Russia-Georgia conflict of August 2008. We are seizing a number of significant opportunities to accomplish our goal, including new leadership in Russia and the U.S., a new NATO Secretary General committed to the development of a new security concept, and recent initiatives such as Russian President Dimitri Medvedev’s proposal for a new pan-European security pact.

Our short-term goal is to develop concrete, structural tools to help strengthen regional security in preparation for negotiations at the OSCE Ministerial Council and the next NATO summit.

In the first stage of the initiative, EWI assembled a working group of prominent specialists from Europe, Russia and the United States for a series of conversations that culminated in the publication of Euro-Atlantic Security: One Vision, Three Paths. This report outlines possible directions for a European security architecture and new, practical measures to promote Euro-Atlantic security. EWI presented the report to foreign ministers of the Organization of Security and Cooperation in Europe at their informal meeting on 27th of June in Corfu, Greece. The final report reflects comments and contributions from a number of other specialists and officials from the OSCE, NATO and other European institutions.

The report is the first in a series of publications EWI will produce as we work towards consensus on a common strategic vision for Euro-Atlantic security. Meanwhile, EWI and members of the working group of experts are promoting our work in our networks and in the international press.

At the end of 2009, EWI will convene several meetings to polish the conceptual and practical recommendations presented in the report.

Bridging Fault Lines

Publication

Bridging Fault Lines

An EWI discussion paper proposes a regional framework for Southwest Asia to bridge divides and confront common challenges. It argues that regional and international efforts are necessary.

The Future of the U.S. Military

Commentary

The Future of the U.S. Military

EWI Perot Distinguished Fellow and former Air Force Chief of Staff General (ret.) T. Michael “Buzz” Moseley discusses the controversy about the proposed cuts in the Pentagon’s budget.

Russia-NATO Joint Missile Defense: Implementing the Decision

Event Report

Russia-NATO Joint Missile Defense: Implementing the Decision

Leading officials of NATO, Russia and the United States spoke at an informal, off-the-record roundtable on joint ballistic missile defense at the EastWest Institute's Brussels office on Wednesday, March 30, 2011.

Bridging Fault Lines

Publication

Bridging Fault Lines

An EWI discussion paper proposes a regional framework for Southwest Asia to bridge divides and confront common challenges. It argues that regional and international efforts are necessary.

Central Asian Security: Two Recommendations for International Action

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Central Asian Security: Two Recommendations for International Action

An EWI-convened experts’ group on Euro-Atlantic Security rolled out its first policy recommendations, including an OSCE Central Asian Security Initiative.

The Future of the CFE Treaty

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The Future of the CFE Treaty

This paper by Jeffrey D. McCausland argues for a negotiated compromise to avoid the collapse of the Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe and the current European security architecture.

The Future of the U.S. Military

Commentary

The Future of the U.S. Military

EWI Perot Distinguished Fellow and former Air Force Chief of Staff General (ret.) T. Michael “Buzz” Moseley discusses the controversy about the proposed cuts in the Pentagon’s budget.

NATO’s de facto Members in Asia: South Korea Included

Commentary

NATO’s de facto Members in Asia: South Korea Included

In his weekly column in New Europe, Greg Austin discusses NATO's role in Asia and the current conflict between North and South Korea.

Anticipating Economic Shock: Who Rules the World?

Commentary

Anticipating Economic Shock: Who Rules the World?

In his weekly column in New Europe, Greg Austin discusses the challenges of global economic security and how it is connected to and affected by other major global challenges like climate security.

Russia-NATO Joint Missile Defense: Implementing the Decision

Event Report

Russia-NATO Joint Missile Defense: Implementing the Decision

Leading officials of NATO, Russia and the United States spoke at an informal, off-the-record roundtable on joint ballistic missile defense at the EastWest Institute's Brussels office on Wednesday, March 30, 2011.

 The Second Consultation on Euro-Atlantic Security

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The Second Consultation on Euro-Atlantic Security

On September 25 and 26, 2010, the EastWest Institute co-hosted with the Ditchley Foundation a Second Consultation on Euro-Atlantic Security.

NATO-Russia Cooperation on European Missile Defense

Event Report

NATO-Russia Cooperation on European Missile Defense

An EWI seminar generated new ideas to build missile defense systems that can protect the U.S., Europe, Russia and the world from nuclear-armed terrorists or rogue states.

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