NATO Urges Military Doctrine Shift, Arctic Response to Counter Russia

NATO is facing mounting challenges due to increased Russian military activity and geopolitical tensions. Anders Fogh Rasmussen, former NATO secretary general, emphasizes the need for the alliance to strengthen its role in the Arctic to counter Russia's re-armament and military expansion in the region. Rasmussen also advocates for a new economic alliance, the "D7" pact among liberal democracies, to collectively respond to economic coercion from China and potentially the US, highlighting economic security as a critical front. Meanwhile, NATO is reconsidering its military doctrine in light of lessons from the Ukraine conflict, pushing for integration of unmanned aerial vehicles and a combination of expensive and affordable defense solutions. Additionally, NATO must undertake a paradigm shift in electronic warfare capabilities to reduce dependency on US technology and better counter Russian threats, especially amid concerns over access to US electronic systems. The broader context sees NATO grappling with sustaining alliance cohesion and effectiveness against a resurgent Russia that challenges the European order and exerts pressure through military and hybrid tactics.