Colonel Chad T. Manske, USAF, says Western economies and capabilities are more inextricably linked than ever and warns against a policy shift away from U.S. security and interests in Europe.

Colonel Chad T. Manske, USAF, explains why now is not the time to retreat from Europe.

Richard N. Haass states, "The U.S.-European partnership that proved so central to managing and winning the Cold War will inevitably play a far diminished role in the years to come."

Charles A. Kupchan says that the upcoming meeting of NATO defense ministers and Russia will be an opportunity for Europe to include Russia in the post-Cold War settlement.

This module features teaching notes by CFR former senior fellow for transatlantic relations James M. Goldgeier, author of the Council Special Report The Future of NATO, along with other resources to supplement the text. Dr. Goldgeier discusses the relevance of NATO in a post-cold war world, and how the U.S. can benefit from collective security across the atlantic for the successful outcome of military operations in the Middle East.

Richard N. Haass says, "Even before it began, Europe's moment as a major world power in the twenty-first century looks to be over."

NATO members preparing for a new "strategic concept" to be issued at the November summit will have to both hash out serious differences about how NATO forces should be deployed and determine how best to gain Russia's cooperation, says William Drozdiak.

The purpose of this study is therefore to assess current thinking in NATO as it begins the development of the new Concept on the role of nuclear weapons, and the related questions of disarmament, arms control and non-proliferation.

NATO has been a cornerstone of security in Europe--and of U.S. foreign policy--for six decades. But its ability to continue playing such a central role is unclear. James M. Goldgeier takes a sober look at what the alliance and its members must do to maintain NATO's relevance in the face of today's strategic environment.

NATO's European members are more worried about a reassertive Russia than the threat posed by Afghanistan, says expert Robert E. Hunter. This has become the basis for an "unspoken bargain" on supporting the Afghan war effort, he says.

With waning public support at home, writes Mort Rosenblum, European leaders face the challenge of standing firm to their commitment in Afghanistan.

James M. Goldgeier discusses NATO's 60th anniversary.

Middle East Regional Editor Christopher Dickey, Contributing Editor John Barry, and Moscow Bureau Chief Owen Matthews report that Russia is weaker than it looks. Most NATO leaders insist the world is too interdependent to allow another cold war. Russia is not the Soviet Union. And Western powers don't want to be drawn into a game of bluff that will only inflate Vladimir Putin's prestige.

A Council on Foreign Relations Meeting with President Viktor Yushchenko of Ukraine.

Russia's invasion of Georgia has rubbed raw relations with the West, complicating cooperation in several crucial areas.

This Belfer Center report discusses the current policy structures in place to combat climate change and international improvements that can be made.

Russia stirs concern with gestures toward two Georgian breakaway provinces. Moscow’s moves follow Kosovo’s secession and NATO expansion promises.

International institutions are desperately needed and woefully ineffective, argues Michael Gerson.

The NATO allies no longer agree on the imminence or the nature of the threats they confront, argues Charles A. Kupchan.

When NATO leaders met last week, they did tremendous damage to enlargement policy as a whole, argue Ivo H. Daalder and James M. Goldgeier.