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Fall of Kabul: Inconvenient Truths for NATO

The Afghanistan crisis reveals inconvenient truths for the transatlantic relationship. For Europeans, it has exposed both their inability to change the decision calculus of the United States and powerlessness to defend their own interests without the support of Washington.

Commentary by Pierre Morcos and Rachel Ellehuus — August 27, 2021

Securing U.S. Interests Across the Greater Mediterranean

The Greater Mediterranean is a single geographic area where threats and opportunities are shared from coast to coast. Viewing it as such exposes the overall impact of instability and influence in the region on U.S. interests and the space for action.

Report by Rachel Ellehuus and Donatienne Ruy — December 16, 2020

The Importance of Transatlantic Cooperation During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Rachel Ellehuus, deputy director with the Europe Program testifies before the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, Energy and the Environment “The Importance of Transatlantic Cooperation During the COVID-19 Pandemic.”

Congressional Testimony by Rachel Ellehuus — July 14, 2020

Countering Russian & Chinese Influence Activities

Moscow and Beijing’s toolkit for influencing democratic societies has evolved. Using Germany, the UK, Japan, and Australia as case studies, CSIS explores what traits made these democracies vulnerable to foreign influence as well as the sources of their resiliency.

Report by Heather A. Conley, Rachel Ellehuus, Timothy Kostelancik, Jeffrey Mankoff, Cyrus Newlin, Amy Searight, and Devin Stewart — July 1, 2020

Turkey and NATO: A Relationship Worth Saving

The Turkey-NATO relationship is at a new low. To rebuild trust, CSIS’s Rachel Ellehuus recommends focusing on two areas of mutual interest that affect the security of the United States, Europe, and Turkey—namely the Black Sea and the Turkey-Syria border.

Commentary by Rachel Ellehuus — December 2, 2019

Polish Roulette

As Vice President Pence prepares to visit Poland on September 1, CSIS’s Rachel Ellehuus warns of the risks of overreliance on bilateralism for Polish security and geopolitical interests.
 

Commentary by Rachel Ellehuus — August 30, 2019

A NATO Strategy for a Post-INF World

CSIS’s Rachel Ellehuus lays out a graduated approach to transatlantic deterrence and defense for NATO in a post-INF world that focuses on resolve, posture, and a more comprehensive arms control regime.

Commentary by Rachel Ellehuus — August 27, 2019

What Comes after a U.S. Withdrawal from the INF Treaty? The Case for a NATO Strategy

INF Treaty era could be coming to an end with today’s announcement by the United States that it will begin the formal process to withdraw from the treaty unless Russia returns to compliance with its treaty obligations within 60 days, writes CSIS Europe experts.

Commentary by Rachel Ellehuus, Ricklef Beutin , and Quentin Lopinot — December 4, 2018