Author: Penelope Wessel

  • Operationalizing Deterrence

    Operationalizing Deterrence

    How is NATO translating its strategic realignment since the 2022 Madrid Summit into an effective military posture in its command structures, particularly at the operational level? Three factors seem to be particularly important: clear guidelines and a strategic vision, people who know how to implement change, and time. People are and remain the critical factor:…

  • Beyond the Battlefield

    Beyond the Battlefield

    What impact does the WPS Agenda have on NATO’s Peace Operations and strategies? The enhanced operational effectiveness through the integration of the WPS agenda helps strengthening gender-transformative processes at NATO. Openness to restructuring and improvement is beneficial for everyone and thus contributes to NATO’s overall goal: security for all.