During this Winter School, "NATO at 75 and Beyond - Challenges and Opportunities for a New Leadership," we will discuss the following topics and develop ideas on how to ensure the future success of the transatlantic partnership in order to create resilience for western democracies.

The central issues will include: How can member countries within NATO prepare themselves for the outcomes of the 2024 elections in Europe and the U.S.? How can the idea of NATO and the transatlantic partnership as a pivotal means of securing European and U.S. interests in the future global order be promoted? How can countries foster knowledge about the importance of NATO as a national security pillar among the publics of member countries by countering disinformation?

An important goal of the Winter School is not only to deepen participants’ knowledge in relation to NATO and the transatlantic partnership, but also to critically rethink the conditions under which NATO and its member countries can peacefully flourish. Accordingly, we expect participants to come well prepared and willing to challenge their own perspectives on the topic. To ensure that we reach the correct audience, we will establish an application process, where prospective participants must prove their eligibility and capacity to fruitfully contribute to the Winter School. Accepted registrants will receive material to prepare for the Winter School. Furthermore, participants are expected to form groups and carve out working theses on how to make the transatlantic relationship more resilient.