We’re defense and security experts ready to answer questions about the NATO Summit! Ask us anything (July 5, 10 AM – 1 PM ET)

2024 marks the 75th anniversary of the NATO alliance. The upcoming July summit in Washington, DC, will mark a critical opportunity for allies and partners to ensure the alliance’s unity, strength, and resolve in the years to come. This anniversary will also be a chance for NATO allies to make clear their unwavering commitment to a free, independent, secure Ukraine.

We are defense and security experts with the Center for European Policy Analysis (CEPA), a think-tank based in Washington DC. Adm. (Ret.) Andrew “Woody” Lewis is a former 3-star senior officer in the US Navy and has over 20 years military experience, including developing the US Navy’s 2018 strategy. Capt. Steven Horrell is a former US Naval Intelligence Officer, who was previously Director of Intelligence at Joint Intelligence Operations Center Europe Analytic Center at RAF Molesworth. Federico Borsari, CEPA’s Leonardo Fellow, who specializes in drones, military technology, and Mediterranean security.

We are here to answer any questions you may have about the upcoming NATO summit, the NATO alliance, and other topics related to NATO, such as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

You can check out Woody’s article on why Western navies must prepare for war on two oceans, Steve’s analysis on how to end Russia’s hold on the Black Sea, or Federico’s report on drones and NATO.

You can read analysis and from our other CEPA fellows here: https://cepa.org/

We look forward to answering your questions tomorrow!