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The Future of NATO

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NATO is at a critical juncture as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine continues to rattle the global order and as the alliance faces its greatest security crisis in a generation. Following the NATO summit in June, what are the organization’s key priorities? U.S. Ambassador to NATO Julianne Smith joined FP editor in chief Ravi Agrawal for a live discussion about the military alliance’s new strategic concept—which labels China as a threat for the first time—Finland’s and Sweden’s accession, and Russia’s war in Ukraine.

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U.S. Ambassador to NATO Julianne Smith highlights what NATO is learning about Russian President Vladimir Putin’s decision-making process from the war in Ukraine.

U.S. Ambassador to NATO Julianne Smith discusses why NATO chose to label China a strategic challenge.

U.S. Ambassador to NATO Julianne Smith details how NATO plans to act on labeling China a strategic threat.

Julianne Smith

U.S. ambassador to NATO

ravi agrawal

Ravi Agrawal

Editor in chief, Foreign Policy

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