by Alessandro Minuto-Rizzo, President, NATO Defense College Foundation and Helmut Sorge, Columnist, Policy Center for the New South

NATO faces unprecedented challenges as it expands to 32 members, including Sweden and Finland, against geopolitical tensions with Russia. Alessandro Minuto-Rizzo examines the alliance’s origins, evolution, and the complexities of balancing support for Ukraine while avoiding direct confrontation with Russia.

Russia’s actions in Ukraine, NATO’s consensus-based decision-making, and the implications of shifting political dynamics within member states are key focus points. The conversation also addresses the alliance’s ability to adapt to modern security threats and maintain unity among its diverse members. NATO’s role in the global security architecture remains pivotal as it navigates these pressing challenges and seeks to ensure stability in an increasingly unpredictable world.