<p>NSI and the Embassies of Estonia, Denmark, and Norway hosted an important discussion on transatlantic security challenges featuring senior diplomatic leaders. His Excellency Kristjan Prikk, Ambassador of Estonia to the United States; Ambassador Stig P. Piras, Deputy Chief of Mission of Denmark to the United States; and Ambassador Bård Ivar Svendsen, Deputy Chief of Mission of Norway to the United States provided insights on protecting the rules-based international order, countering hybrid threats, and supporting nations defending their sovereignty. As geopolitical tensions rose, exacerbated by Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the conversation explored recent examples of hybrid warfare tactics used by authoritarian regimes and the strategic steps needed to bolster transatlantic resilience.</p><br><p>The event began with opening remarks from NSI Senior Fellow Andrew Borene, followed by a keynote statement from Ambassador Kristjan Prikk, who provided Estonia’s perspective on the evolving security landscape. A panel discussion followed, featuring Ambassador Prikk, Ambassador Stig P. Piras, and Ambassador Bård Ivar Svendsen, moderated by Martha Miller, NSI Deputy Executive Director.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Guest Speakers:</strong></p><ul><li>Ambassador Kristjan Prikk, Ambassador of Estonia to the United States</li><li>Ambassador Stig P.&nbsp;Piras, Deputy Chief of Mission of Denmark to the United States</li><li>Ambassador&nbsp;Bård Ivar Svendsen, Deputy Chief of Mission of Norway to the United States</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Moderator:</strong>&nbsp;Martha Miller, NSI Deputy Executive Director</p><br><p><strong>Host:&nbsp;</strong>Andrew Borene, NSI Senior Fellow</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

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National Security Institute

Transatlantic Resilience: Defending Critical Infrastructure in the Face of Russian Aggression

FEB 28, 202554 MIN
NSI Live

Transatlantic Resilience: Defending Critical Infrastructure in the Face of Russian Aggression

FEB 28, 202554 MIN

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<p>NSI and the Embassies of Estonia, Denmark, and Norway hosted an important discussion on transatlantic security challenges featuring senior diplomatic leaders. His Excellency Kristjan Prikk, Ambassador of Estonia to the United States; Ambassador Stig P. Piras, Deputy Chief of Mission of Denmark to the United States; and Ambassador Bård Ivar Svendsen, Deputy Chief of Mission of Norway to the United States provided insights on protecting the rules-based international order, countering hybrid threats, and supporting nations defending their sovereignty. As geopolitical tensions rose, exacerbated by Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the conversation explored recent examples of hybrid warfare tactics used by authoritarian regimes and the strategic steps needed to bolster transatlantic resilience.</p><br><p>The event began with opening remarks from NSI Senior Fellow Andrew Borene, followed by a keynote statement from Ambassador Kristjan Prikk, who provided Estonia’s perspective on the evolving security landscape. A panel discussion followed, featuring Ambassador Prikk, Ambassador Stig P. Piras, and Ambassador Bård Ivar Svendsen, moderated by Martha Miller, NSI Deputy Executive Director.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Guest Speakers:</strong></p><ul><li>Ambassador Kristjan Prikk, Ambassador of Estonia to the United States</li><li>Ambassador Stig P.&nbsp;Piras, Deputy Chief of Mission of Denmark to the United States</li><li>Ambassador&nbsp;Bård Ivar Svendsen, Deputy Chief of Mission of Norway to the United States</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Moderator:</strong>&nbsp;Martha Miller, NSI Deputy Executive Director</p><br><p><strong>Host:&nbsp;</strong>Andrew Borene, NSI Senior Fellow</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>