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Countries in western and central Europe, as well as the United States and Canada, face a mounting threat of direct attack on their homelands. NATO countries need to prepare for war at home, not just on the fringes, says RAND's James Black.

How to help Ukraine. What to expect from Russia. How to position NATO for the next 75 years. RAND's Ann Marie Dailey is an expert on some of the most pressing questions now facing the U.S. and its allies. New Q&A. ⤵️

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NATO has emphasized a human-centered approach to its core mission: keeping people safe. But heading into the #NATOSummit, this charge has become harder than ever to fulfill, says RAND's Pauline Paillé.

There are growing threats to the critical raw materials that NATO members need to sustain their militaries, defense industries, and wider economies. Securing the supply of these materials is vital to NATO's goals, say RAND experts.

Ray Block leads RAND's efforts to counter Truth Decay, the diminishing role of facts and analysis in American public life. In this Q&A, he discusses the scope of the problem—and what motivates him to find solutions.

"If NATO nations are truly serious about bringing Ukraine into NATO, then creating a bridge to NATO cannot just be a clever diplomatic metaphor… It has to be approached like the difficult, sophisticated, multifaceted operation that it is."

Since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, cooperation in the Arctic is more difficult than ever. RAND's Nicolas Jouan considers how NATO could help.

"There is power in information, and Kim Jong-un has repeatedly signaled that he is terrified by it. South Korea and the United States have few levers to apply against the North. Delivering information that could destabilize the regime is clearly one they should use."