The World Affairs Council of Atlanta will host NATO in a Changing World: A Conversation with Kay Bailey Hutchison, a free, public virtual dialogue with the former U.S. Ambassador to NATO and U.S. Senator, held during the week leading up to the 2026 NATO Summit.
Drawing on her experience representing the United States at NATO during a period of heightened alliance tension and transformation, Hutchison will offer timely analysis of the current and future U.S.–NATO relationship and the leadership challenges facing the Alliance today. The discussion will explore how credibility, diplomacy, and collective defense shape deterrence in 21st‑century warfare, including the impact of emerging technologies, cyber and hybrid threats, burden‑sharing, and great‑power competition.
The conversation will also examine why alliances remain central to global security, what is at stake for transatlantic unity, and how decisions made ahead of the 2026 NATO Summit may influence international stability in the years to come.
PROGRAM DETAILS:
Date: Wednesday, July 1st, 2026
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 PM EDT
Cost: FREE
*Webinar (Zoom) links will be sent to all registrants via email
