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** Washington Post Op-ed: How to Make NATO Great Again
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New in the Washington Post this morning, Center president Paul Saunders and former Under Secretary of State and Harvard Belfer Center senior fellow Paula Dobriansky outline a pragmatic roadmap for the future of the transatlantic alliance in their latest op-ed, "How to make NATO great again ([link removed]) ."

As the “rules-based international order” gives way to a more uncertain era of great-power competition, Dobriansky and Saunders argue that NATO’s success will depend on adapting to the dual challenges of China’s rise and America’s evolving security priorities.

The authors highlight a growing friction point: while U.S., Canadian and European security objectives often align closely, their economic interests frequently do not overlap to the same extent.

“Responses to China’s economic threat — such as efforts to rebuild domestic manufacturing — can quickly provoke disputes among security allies that are simultaneously economic competitors.”

To bridge this gap, the U.S. must move beyond simple "burden sharing" rhetoric and focus on steps to rebuild the U.S. defense-industrial base that can also provide economic benefits to allies.

“An existing Abrams tank maintenance facility in Poznań, Poland, offers a ready-made opportunity to expand collaboration.”

Dobriansky and Saunders contend that while the current shift in NATO’s dynamics may be disruptive, it is a necessary evolution to ensure the alliance remains a potent force well into the 21st century.

Read the op-ed ([link removed]) .

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