On March 17, 2022, the Truman National Security Project and the Transatlantic Affinity Group held an on-the-record, public event on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

With Russia's invasion of Ukraine in its third week - and Russian attacks moving closer to NATO territory - this event will examine the unprecedented challenge that NATO is confronting. So far the alliance has demonstrated strong unity and commitment to mutual self-defense. Panelists will discuss the sources of that unity and what is needed to maintain it, future scenarios that NATO is planning for and potential responses, and how the alliance may evolve as a result of the war.

This discussion featured:

• Dr. Benedetta Berti, Head of Policy Planning, NATO
• Dr. Antonio Missiroli, Former Assistant Secretary General for Emerging Security Challenges, NATO
• Dr. Bart Szewczyk (moderator), Co-Chair of Truman National Security Project Transatlantic Affinity Group