Opening panel

A Bridge Over Troubled Water: The Next Chapter of Transatlantic Cooperation

May 15, 17:05-18:20

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NATO has long been central to international security—now, it is being tested by diverging strategic priorities and intensifying global competition. As the US recalibrates its role in Europe and beyond, Russia’s war against Ukraine and China’s strategic ambitions add new layers of pressure. The resilience of the Alliance will depend on its ability to navigate political friction, harness technological change, and respond collectively to the defining threats of the 21st century. How can we adapt to remain effective and relevant? How can we strengthen the European pillar of NATO while maintaining political cohesion and credible deterrence? What are our transatlantic expectations, and how can we translate them into action?