FEDERALhearing transcript

Congressional Hearing on the Future of NATO

Original title: THE FUTURE OF NATO: NEW CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES

January 1, 2019

NATO Foreign Policy National Security International Relations Defense

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing examines the strategic direction of the U.S. military alliance with , which directly impacts American defense policy, international security commitments, and the coordination of military readiness with European partners.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

U.S. Department of Defense

The department's strategic defense policies and international military coordination are guided by the committee's oversight of NATO.

NATO Member States

These nations are subject to the evolving integration and readiness requirements discussed by the subcommittee.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2019.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

The House on Europe, Eurasia, Energy, and the Environment held a hearing to discuss the future of the alliance and the United States' ongoing commitment to it. The session focused on how the alliance must evolve to address modern security threats and integrate new member states effectively.

Key Facts

The hearing took place on April 2, 2019, in the Rayburn House Office Building.
The hearing marked the 70th anniversary of the NATO alliance.
The subcommittee discussed the integration of new, smaller member states into the alliance.
The committee identified the U.S. strategic advantage as the ability to maintain a coalition, contrasting this with Russia and China.
The hearing included testimony from James L. Jones, Evelyn N. Farkas, and Damon Wilson.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of this hearing?

To discuss the future of , the U.S. commitment to the alliance, and how the organization should evolve to meet new security challenges.

Who testified at the hearing?

General James L. Jones (USMC, Retired), Evelyn N. Farkas (German Marshall Fund), and Damon Wilson (Atlantic Council).

Why It Matters

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Discoveries

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Focus on NATO Expansion

The hearing highlights a shift in focus toward the challenges of integrating smaller, newer member states into the existing alliance structure.

NATO

Connected Entities

organizationNATO“North Atlantic Treaty Organization”Map →

personEvelyn N. Farkas“Resident Senior Fellow at the German Marshall Fund and witness”Map →

personWilliam Keating“Chairman of the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, Energy, and the Environment”Map →

personJames L. Jones“Retired USMC General and witness”Map →

personDamon Wilson“Executive Vice President of the Atlantic Council and witness”Map →

Sources

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