Outlook

Defense and national security perspectives from global thought leaders.

Even a pandemic can’t stunt geopolitics

This year's Outlook authors were, understandably, unable to ignore the coronavirus pandemic. But the spread of a disease did not distract them from the affairs of geopolitics.

9 months ago

NATO secretary general: Our alliance must remain strong militarily and politically across the globe

The only thing we can be certain of is uncertainty itself — and we must learn to deal with it.

9 months ago

Outlook

Japan’s defense minister: Transform the defense industry to meet future threats

The “uncertainty of future warfare” poses an ongoing challenge for defense authorities and industry.

UK defense secretary: Britain is paving a path for modernization and appropriate funding

Following our departure from the European Union, Britain is opening up fresh opportunities to strengthen global relationships and stay ahead of the curve.

9 months ago

Italy’s defense minister: The future of European defense must involve the United States

Today, just as in the past, the United States must stay connected to Europe and to NATO — at the center of a reciprocal security and defense relationship.

9 months ago

Canada’s defense minister: Our investment in defense is an investment in North American security

While Canada has traditionally been able to address threats abroad before they reach our shores, our security requires reinforcement.

9 months ago

Denmark’s defense minister: The fight for democratic values can only be won through cooperation with allies

The world has changed — and not for the better.

9 months ago

Singapore’s defense minister: What will threaten future generations?

What global events might test future generations, particularly in the defense and security arena? Two come to mind.

9 months ago

Russia analyst: What are the Kremlin’s priorities for 2021?

Top of the list of Russia's defense industrial priorities in the past decade has been its nuclear forces. Now, let's see what leads the list for this year.

9 months ago

Poland’s defense minister: COVID-19 is forcing the military to reexamine its role

The pandemic has led to a thorough examination of the Polish military's role in countering the unprecedented crisis.

9 months ago

Lithuania’s defense minister: Mission accomplished? Not yet.

The task ahead of us is to make deterrence in the Baltics airtight.

9 months ago

Sweden’s defense minister: Additional resources are coming to bolster national security, alliances

There is no doubt that we will face hard work over the coming years, but we do not act alone.

9 months ago