Franklin D. Kramer

1 month ago | foreignaffairs.com | Elliott Abrams |Stephen J. Hadley |Daniel Fried |Franklin D. Kramer

There have been recurring strains in the U.S.-Ukrainian relationship under both Trump administrations. The recent Oval Office blow-up between the two presidents is only the most recent example. But such tensions need not derail a push for peace—whichUkrainianPresident Volodymyr Zelensky and the Ukrainian people clearly want. U.S. President Donald Trump and the American people also want peace, as do U.S. allies in Europe. Whether the same is true of Russian President Vladimir Putin is less clear.

Jun 12, 2024 | atlanticcouncil.org | Franklin D. Kramer |David P. Auerswald

Europe & Eurasia International Financial Institutions NATO Security & Defense NATO needs a bank A NATO bank could support member nations with low-interest loans and financial stability, ensuring they can meet modern defense requirements. NATO could finance the bank with seized Russian Central Bank assets.

Dec 15, 2023 | atlanticcouncil.org | Franklin D. Kramer |David P. Auerswald

Europe & Eurasia NATO Security & Defense Southern & Southeastern Europe Turkey Ukraine United States and Canada A security strategy for the Black Sea I. The strategic goal A. Overview B. Russia C. Ukraine D. Turkey E. Romania F. Bulgaria G. Moldova H. Georgia I. China A. Overview C. Energy dependence E. Fragile democracies A. Diplomatic B. Informational C. Military D. Economic VIII. Conclusion In light of increased instability in the Black Sea region following Russia’s unprovoked war on...

Oct 26, 2023 | atlanticcouncil.org | Franklin D. Kramer |David P. Auerswald

Arms Control Defense Policy Europe & Eurasia National Security NATO Nuclear Deterrence Russia Security & Defense United States and Canada Continued US and allied integration is essential to deter Russian CBRN use This report presents the findings and recommendations of the Atlantic Council project, Conceptualizing Integrated Deterrence to Address Russian Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Escalation. The objective of this project was to develop an approach for...

Apr 19, 2023 | realcleardefense.com | Franklin D. Kramer

At the North Atlantic Treaty Organization’s July summit in Vilnius, the focus will necessarily be on support to Ukraine. But as NATO’s Strategic Concept makes clear, the Alliance also needs to respond to a broader set of challenges, with those arising from Russia particularly acute. This issue brief focuses on the conventional military threat from Russia, and sets forth six priority actions that NATO should undertake to enhance its deterrent and defense posture.