Next, a look into the future of the Transatlantic Alliance and natos role in securing ukraine and georgia. I am pleased we have the pleasure to welcome our panelists and viewers on both sides of the atlantic. Good morning. Greetings from brussels. Ukraineect of today, and nato, is something i would say is part of the dna. We have been working for many years now on georgia related issues. Supports fund that vaccines by addressing [indiscernible] in the region. Want to thanklly the new Europe Center for all to support they provided contribute tonight. Today, we want to dig into the subject of ukraine and georgias relationship with nato, and especially how these countries fit [inaudible] reflects the process. This was announced by nato secretarygeneral jan native g to see her to see how nato can prepare and this process may lead to a new strategic concept, and this isnt a luxury. The current one dates back to 2007, if im not mistaken, so i would argue that there is a need to rethink nato
In the region. I also really want to thank our partners, the new europe center, for all the support they have provided. It is a perfect lineup of speakers ready to contribute tonight. Today, we want to dig a little bit more into the subject of ukraine and georgia relationship with nato, and especially how these countries fit [cheers and applause] [no audio] announced by nato secretarygeneral jan stoltenberg. Eventually, this process may to a new strategic concept, and this is not a luxury. The current one dates back to 2007, if i am not mistaken, so i would argue there is a need to rethink nato strategy. The world has certainly changed in the last 10 years. Theink, for instance, about increased presence of china and the European Security landscape. The continued assertiveness of russia and key regions for transAtlantic Security, but also new challenges. Hybrid warfare and cyber attacks. The alliance needs to address these challenges. That also includes how nato engages with partners. I
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Asking or followup, you mentioned twice we have 26 bringds just a few minutes left in this discussion, you can see the remainder on our web site cspan. Org. And we are looking at the u. N. Drone strike that killed iranian general Qassem Soleimani and why the Trump Administration acted against him. Welcome. And thank you for joining us today for this important and timely discussion focusing on the implications regionally and internationally of the recent developments, and escalation between iran and the United States, and the killing of Qassem Soleimani. As you know, on january 3rd, an american air strike ordered by u. S. President donald trump killed the top Iranian Military commander Qassem Soleimani. Iran responded by attacking two military bases in iraq that host American Forces. The last weeks have seen sequence of violent events and escalation both before and after this Major Incident with varying degrees and impact. Today, we seek to discuss the implications on three levels. Firs
Welcome and thank you for joining us today for this important and timely discussion focusing on the implications regionally and internationally of the recent development between and escalations between iran and the United States and the killing of qassem soleimani. As you know, on january 3, an american air strike ordered by u. S. President donald trump lled the top ianian military commander, qassem soleimani. Ran responded by attacking two military bases in iraq that housed american forces. The last few weeks have seen violent increase in escalation both before and after this major incident. With varying degrees and impacts. Y we seek to discuss the this on three levels. First in iran, with the Iranian Regime continuing to face a crumbling economy especially after the shoot og down of the ukrainian commercial plane and further sanctions by the united options t are irans both domestically and regionally as well as with europe and the United States. Second, regionally. What are the impl