ABCD 2018

2% and then what?

The panel will elaborate on further steps necessary allies could take to increase their contributions to the common defence. Beyond raising national defence expenditures what further steps could the European allies take to increase their contributions to the continent’s defence? Which current and prospective initiatives should be prioritised? Which are the capabilities where the increases in defence spending need to be focused? What are the requirements for reinforcement and readiness of forces in the modern security environment?

Speakers

Douglas Barrie

Senior Fellow for Military Aerospace, International Institute for Strategic Studies

Heinrich Brauss

former NATO Assistant Secretary General for Defence Policy and Planning

Thierry Tardy

Research Director, NATO Defense College

Moderator

Elisabeth Braw

Associate Fellow, Royal United Services Institute

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