As the North Atlantic Treaty Organization’s (NATO) Summit ends, the western alliance remains in a precarious moment. Challenged on multiple fronts, most notably by the ongoing Russian aggression in Ukraine, the 32 member nations came together to chart a path forward for enhanced security and deterrence. Despite the challenges, this was also a time to celebrate the enduring success of this alliance over the past 75 years. On July 12, at 11:00 am Senator Jeanne Shaheen will join the World Affairs Council of New Hampshire to unpack one of the most consequential international gatherings of the year.
As the co-chair of the Senate NATO Observer Group, as well as a senior member of the Armed Services and Foreign Relations Committees, Senator Shaheen has a wealth of knowledge and insights to draw on to assess where the alliance is headed. This fireside chat will focus on the summit's outcomes and their implications for the United States and its allies. Special emphasis will be placed on NATO’s continued support for Ukraine and why this alliance remains critical to U.S. national security interests.
“This unique opportunity provides the people of New Hampshire, and beyond, a powerful opportunity to hear from one of the most influential elected officials when it comes to National Security,” said Tim Horgan, WACNH Executive Director. “Senator Shaheen has taken on a major leadership role and it is an honor to work with her on telling the story of the NATO Summit.”
During this fireside chat with the Senator, audiences will gain deeper insights into the long term and ongoing success of the NATO alliance, what the challenges and opportunities are, as well as what key decisions were made at the summit. Continuing to confront Russian aggression in Europe provides many benefits to New Hampshire, a state that does over $3 billion worth of trade with countries on the continent, as well as supporting many of the defense contracting firms located here. Many experts also cite the potential for spillover into a NATO country, which would necessitate a response, up to and including military action. It is important for people to understand the inherent value of this alliance, to have clear eyes around the challenges, and to explore all the ways that this alliance structure affects lives both at home and abroad.
This event will take place at the Manchester Community College, 1066 Front St, Manchester on Friday, July 12. Doors will open at 10:30 am with the event starting at 11:00 am. This event is free and open to the public and media is invited to attend. More information and advanced registration at wacnh.org/event-5795175
