Ukraine and the Future of NATO

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has transformed how we think about European security. The invasion has shattered the post-Cold War consensus that European borders should not be redrawn by force, creating uncertainty and instability in the region and straining the norms and institutions that have underpinned European security since the end of the Cold War. At the same time, Russia's invasion of Ukraine has breathed new life into NATO by highlighting the ongoing importance of collective defense and prompting Sweden and Finland to apply for membership in the alliance.

Join us for a thought-provoking conversation on the topic of how the ongoing war in Ukraine is transforming European security and the NATO alliance. We will delve into the political and strategic implications of this conflict on both sides of the Atlantic and discuss the challenges and opportunities that it presents for NATO's collective defense mission. Our panel of experts will provide a nuanced analysis of the complex geopolitical landscape in Europe and offer insights into the future of European security and transatlantic relations.

Moderator

• Candace Rondeaux, Senior Director of Future Frontlines and Planetary Politics Initiative, New America

Panelists

• Colonel Juha Helle, Defense, Military, Naval and Air Attaché, Embassy of Finland
• Ingrid Ask, Deputy Chief of Mission, Embassy of Sweden
• Marta Kepe, Senior Defense Analyst, RAND
• Angela Stent, Nonresident Senior Fellow and Co-chair of Hewett Forum on Post-Soviet Affairs, Brookings
• Rachel Rizzo, Non-resident Senior Fellow, Atlantic Council