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Julie Smith on NATO, Trust, and the Importance of Public Service
Season 1
Episode 15
Published 3 months, 2 weeks ago
Description
Former U.S. Ambassador to NATO Julie Smith joins Amanda and Nathalie to discuss the alliance’s future at a moment of deep uncertainty. From a growing transatlantic trust deficit to Europe’s push for greater security autonomy, she explores what lies ahead for NATO. Julie reflects on her experience navigating the alliance during the war in Ukraine, what it means to be a woman in the security field, and the importance of keeping faith in public service.
Dr Amanda Sloat is Professor of Practice in the School of Politics, Economics, and Global Affairs at IE University in Madrid, Spain.
Dr Nathalie Tocci is Professor of the Practice at SAIS Europe in Bologna, Italy.
Power & Purpose is an IE Insights podcast.
Dr Amanda Sloat is Professor of Practice in the School of Politics, Economics, and Global Affairs at IE University in Madrid, Spain.
Dr Nathalie Tocci is Professor of the Practice at SAIS Europe in Bologna, Italy.
Power & Purpose is an IE Insights podcast.