Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February was a watershed moment for European security.
But relations between NATO and the European Union remain marred by mutual suspicion, institutional rivalry and a lack of effective cooperation. The two organizations must set aside their differences and work together.
Russia once again poses a long-term threat to European security. At the same time, the economic spillover from the war in Ukraine will intensify security challenges along Europe’s southern flank. And, as the current crisis involving Taiwan has shown, China’s increasing assertiveness will loom progressively larger in America’s strategic thinking.