Andrew, here is a quick article on the historical perspective. This is from a few years ago but will help you ground your thoughts in the history of this topic before the current tension was added. https://www.eni.com/en-IT/global-energy-scenarios/gas-pipelines-europe.html

@Henry Hawkins Please cite these claims. I think you will find, when you look up your work that many of your assumptions are well not grounded. If you want to play at a high level, you have to expect people to question your thoughts and especially your "statements of facts". Making blanket statements will get you in trouble.

Nathan, this is not an audit but a private sector review board that was setup to bridge the gap between private sector efficiencies in a public sector bureaucracy. Look at the other reports drafted by this board at the link provided at the top of the blog to get a feel for other priorities they have addressed.

I spend a great deal of time each week on the economic impact of policies. Here is some thoughts on the Foreign investment other countries bring to other countries. https://media.orrick.com/Media%20Library/public/files/insights/the-orrick-guide-to-foreign-investment-reviews.pdf You can follow the China component to match the focus this week or you can look a bit broader and begin to see how it all impacts other items in the IR spectrum.

Is NATO enough? http://www.comitatoatlantico.it/COMIT/studi/nato-2020-yet-another-view/

@michela how do you think Covid-19 played into the plan?

my favorite as well @roy_rashke !!!

@Madi Smith this pillar is my favorite! You note an interesting item. Natural gas is a key. What can find on why it is a pivotal resource?

Stephen J. Hadley National Security Adviser (Former) White House James L. Jones Jr. National Security Adviser (Former) White House Frederick Kempe President and CEO Atlantic Council of the U.S. Brent Scowcroft National Security Adviser (Former) White House

@Griffen Ballenger I enjoy reading the older documents to see where the decision makers placed their efforts at the time. Here is an example of three prior Security Advisors and a talk about how they came up with the policy strategy of their time. This is worth a listen when you get time. https://www.c-span.org/video/?308273-1/national-security-21st-century @Jay Rosato @Jay Cotton what do you think of the differences are from their time to our current situation?

Really looking forward to this discussion. It is a timely document to review.