Report

Jan 31, 2022

NATO’s 2030 Reflection Process and the New Strategic Concept

Implications for the Security in Northern Europe
DGAP-Report-3-2022_COVER

The NATO 2030 reflection process was sparked by worries that the Alliance might falter as a forum for political consultation. Germany, Norway, the United Kingdom, and the United States all have a shared interest in ensuring NATO's coherence, improving the credibility of its deterrent, and strengthening its capacity to act. This report from the Security in Northern Europe (SNE) project presents contemporary views on NATO's Strategic Concept 2030 from Berlin, London, Oslo, and Washington D.C.

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About the Project

Security in Northern Europe (SNE) is a perennial research program (2019-2021) that explores drivers, opportunities, and constraints related to the security of Northern Europe. Through research projects, transatlantic collaboration, conferences, and seminars, the purpose is to provide insight into the dynamic development of the security situation and cooperative patterns in the region. SNE is a joint effort between the Norwegian Institute for Defence Studies (IFS), Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) and the German Council on Foreign Relations (DGAP). SNE is funded by the Norwegian Ministry of Defence.

About the Authors

Rachel Ellehuus is deputy director and senior fellow with the Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) in Washington, D.C.

Robin Allers and Johannes Gullestad Rø are researchers affiliated with the Security in Northern Europe programme at the Norwegian Institute for Defence Studies (IFS).

Paul O’Neill is a senior research fellow in Military Sciences at the Royal United Services Institute.

Dr. Christian Mölling is the research director of the German Council on Foreign Relations (DGAP). He also heads the Security and Defence Program.

Dr. Claudia Major is head of the international security division the German Institute for International and Security Affairs (SWP).

 

 

Bibliographic data

Allers, Robin, Claudia Major, Christian Mölling. “NATO’s 2030 Reflection Process and the New Strategic Concept.” January 2022.

DGAP Report No 3, January 2022

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