Venue: Espacio Bertelsmann
Tuesday, 9th June 2026, from 12:00 to 13:30 h. CEST (UTC+2). Venue: Espacio Bertelsmann (c/ O’Donnel, 10. Madrid).
As leaders and policymakers prepare for the upcoming NATO Summit in Ankara, the alliance faces a pivotal moment in shaping the future of transatlantic security. Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine, growing instability across the Middle East, and an unpredictable ally in Washington have intensified questions about NATO’s strategic direction and long-term cohesion. The Summit highlighted immediate security challenges but also the future of the alliance as it faces threats both external and internal threats.
To explore these issues, a panel of experts discussed the prospects for NATO and transatlantic security in increasingly volatile times. The conversation examined the geopolitical stakes surrounding the Summit and potential pathways to restore stability within this critical alliance.
Participants:
- Félix Arteaga, Senior Fellow, Security and Defence, Elcano Royal Institute
- Carlos Carnero, former Member of the European Parliament and member of NATO’s Independent Expert Group on the Southern Neighbourhood | @CarlosCarneroG1
- Ruth Ferrero, Professor at Complutense University of Madrid and Security Expert | @ruthferrero_
- Luis Simón, Director of the Office in Brussels and Senior Fellow, Elcano Royal Institute | @LuisSimn
Moderator: Carlota García Encina, Senior Fellow, Transatlantic Relations, Elcano Royal Institute | @EncinaCharlie
Wrap up: Tony Silberfeld, Director, Transatlantic Relations, Bertelsmann Foundation | @Tony_Silberfeld
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Image: Panoramic View of Ankara with the mausoleum of Atatürk Illuminated at Sunset. Photo: Gogosvm / Getty Images.
