NATO’s Adaptation to the Russia Threat

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine requires NATO to eliminate doubt about its ability and resolve to defend its eastern territory by outweighing its current personnel and equipment understrength. Sweden and Finland’s likely accessions add to this effort. NATO will also need to pay attention to its internal balance: a bigger European responsibility in the enhanced deterrence posture, strategic discussions about continued arms deliveries to Ukraine, and government education of the publics about the importance of security and defense policy.ISSN:2296-024