HISTORIC MOMENT! Congratulations to U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Amanda F. Kelley for being the first enlisted woman to graduate Ranger School, and earn the coveted Ranger tab today at Fort Benning, Ga. She is the true definition of an #IronSoldier! #USArmy photos by Patrick A. Albright

Delighted to be working with a group of young and vibrant minds in my new role as Distinguished Chair for Frontier Europe Initiative. Together, we are raising awareness of the vitally important Black Sea region while calling for greater NATO and U.S. engagement. mei.edu/programs/front…

Looking forward to hearing perspectives of Gönül Tol Neil Hauer Maxim A. Suchkov and Victor Kipiani at this week’s Frontier Europe Initiative event ‘From the Sidelines of Nagorno-Karabakh: Georgia, Russia, and Turkey.’ To register: mei.edu/events/sidelin…

In my NPR World piece, I argue the US must put greater diplomacy to work to prevent a disaster in Nagorno-Karabakh. Preventing further escalation, by working with all parties involved and supporting local leadership, must be a top priority. Frontier Europe Initiative npr.org/2020/10/24/927…

Please take a moment to read Frontier Europe Initiative’s election briefing book. Strong insights from MEI scholars and external contributors on challenges and opportunities for US policy in the Black Sea region. mei.edu/publications/e…

This weekend marks an important democratic milestone for the people of Georgia - congratulations! The government has been given a mandate to strengthen ties with the US, NATO & Western allies. Looking forward to continued cooperation between our nations in the years to come 🇬🇪🇺🇸

In an Op-Ed for National Interest today, I explain why Georgia’s success, as seen during the recent election, is important for the US. Georgia is a regional leader in democratic and economic reforms, and a loyal and important ally and military partner. nationalinterest.org/blog/buzz/phil…

The #BlackSea: How America Can Avoid a Great-Power Conflict | Frontier Europe Initiative's Distinguished Chair GEN (R) Phil Breedlove writes America is in a great power competition, but not a conflict. We should keep it that way. Co-authored w/ Michael O'Hanlon. National Interest nationalinterest.org/blog/buzz/blac…

The situation unfolding in Tbilisi calls for greater Western engagement. As Georgia continues on a path toward Euro-Atlantic integration and away from malign influences, the U.S. must assist in facilitating dialogue, healing internal divisions, and finding a common way forward.

Next week, I will join Giselle Donnelly and my Frontier Europe Initiative colleagues Iulia Joja and Steven Kenney for a discussion on the future of the Black Sea region, and possible implications for U.S. policy and engagement. Join us: mei.edu/events/alterna…

I will join my Frontier Europe Initiative colleagues Yörük Işık, Mamuka Tsereteli, Iulia Joja, and Gönül Tol next week to discuss the escalating Russian aggression in Ukraine. We will assess the conflict's impact on Black Sea stability and implications for a U.S. strategy. mei.edu/events/russian…

My latest: Effective allied deterrence requires funding next-generation capabilities. realcleardefense.com/articles/2021/…

Einstein once said “Insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting to achieve different results” We have been sanctioning Putin for MANY years. Yes we have hurt the Russian people and their economy. But what we have NOT done is change his behavior. Do we continue?

Neither is an act of war.

Viktor Kovalenko I’m pretty sure the logistics of this war will go to the history books

Winning the war in #Ukraine - what should the West do? Online event chaired by Phillip Blond, with Ukraine's Deputy Minister of Defence, Oleksandr Polischuk Defense of Ukraine, GEN (R) Phil Breedlove, Ben Hodges, Sławomir Dębski and Patrick Porter Register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Interested in the future of airpower? Please join Scowcroft Center Atlantic Council on Tuesday, 9/6 @ 9AM EST. I'm honored to be on a panel alongside Gen GEN (R) Phil Breedlove, August Cole, Lt Gen VeraLinn Jamieson. Moderated by Tyson Wetzel Sr.. atlanticcouncil.org/event/the-futu…

Had a great conversation on US Policy, or lack thereof podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mriya…

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With Air Force Gen. Philip M. Breedlove at the Atlantic Council Distinguished Leadership Awards.