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A landmark outcome of the NATO Summit in Vilnius was the approval of the new NATO defence plans, and since then, the Alliance has worked towards their executability. Several laudable initiatives, such as the Allied Capability Delivery Commitment (ACDC) have called for more equitable burden sharing and faster filling of the most critical capability gaps amongst allies. Nevertheless, a lack of sense of urgency looms over the Alliance, as many states operate under peace-time procedures, while the security environment calls for us to perceive the threats posed to NATO with more urgency. Implementation and executability of the new defence plans will greatly depend on capability development. What capabilities are most urgently needed to ensure allied readiness in the near term? How should we respond to Russia’s ability to regenerate its military potential? What role do we foresee for new and emerging technologies in enhancing our readiness?

Andris Sprūds, Minister of Defence of the Republic of Latvia
Siemtje Möller, Parliamentary State Secretary at the Federal Minister of Defence
Stephen Covington, Strategic and International Affairs Advisor to the Supreme Allied Commander
Benjamin Haddad, Minister Delegate for European Affairs of France

Moderator: Kristīne Bērziņa, Managing Director of GMF Geostrategy North