Nonetheless, even as NATO rightly addresses Russia’s aggression, it must use its Strategic Concept to address a sobering new reality: The security of the North Atlantic and the Indo-Pacific are increasingly linked. Greater Russian-Chinese defense-industrial cooperation on sensitive technology — such as theater hypersonic weapons, counter-space capabilities or submarine technology — would present significant challenges for NATO allies. Finally, the Strategic Concept should reflect the fact that conflict in the Indo-Pacific would have significant implications for the North Atlantic. The interests of various European allies in the Indo-Pacific would be at risk. To present a common trans-Atlantic approach with likeminded Asian partners, the Strategic Concept should pursue several institutional steps.

Source: The North Africa Journal June 21, 2022 10:07 UTC