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The NAVI Research Institute takes pride in delivering a diverse array of high-quality products and publications that contribute to shaping informed discussions and policies. Our Products include insightful Policy Briefs, comprehensive Research Reports, Whitepapers elucidating key issues, Guidelines and Best Practices for practical application, illuminating Case Studies, and access to pertinent Databases and Datasets. Complementing these, our Publications encompass thought-provoking Op-Eds, Expert Commentaries offering nuanced perspectives, the NAVI Academic Journal showcasing scholarly contributions, a dedicated Policy Journal, Edited Volumes capturing in-depth analyses, engaging Newsletters, enlightening Podcasts, and collaborative Research Projects that deepen our understanding of critical global issues. Through this extensive range of products and publications, NAVI Research Institute aims to provide valuable insights, foster dialogue, and contribute to the advancement of knowledge in various domains of international affairs, security, and defense.

From Escalation to Endgame: Strategic Implications of the U.S.–Iran...

The eruption of open war between the United States and Iran represents a turning point, not just...

Coming Soon: The North Atlantic Review (NAR)

The North Atlantic Review (NAR) is an upcoming peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated to advancing scholarly debate on...

From Escalation to Endgame: Strategic Implications of the U.S.–Iran War

The eruption of open war between the United States and Iran represents a turning point, not just a tactical move. It signals a deep shift in American strategy, moving...

Coming Soon: The North Atlantic Review (NAR)

The North Atlantic Review (NAR) is an upcoming peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated to advancing scholarly debate on global security, resilience, and strategy. Our mission is to bridge rigorous academic research...

The Future of Extremist Fundamental Governance in Syria: NATO’s Strategic Blind Spot

Abstract In northwest Syria, the rise of Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) as the governing authority has created a quiet but significant shift that the international community—particularly NATO—has yet to fully...

Reimagining NATO’s Article 4: From Symbolism to Strategy

Abstract: In response to growing Russian airspace violations against NATO member states, this paper looks at the role of NATO Article 4 as more than a symbolic mechanism of...

Call‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ for Contributions – NATO Veterans Initiative (NAVI)

Theme: Transatlantic Security and Solidarity: NATO's Transformation, Current Issues, and Future Challenges The NAVI Research Institute welcomes contributions from academics, practitioners, and thought leaders for its 2025–2026 Workshop Series. The publication of...

Editorial:‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ Reimagining NATO’s Role: A Veteran-Led Inquiry into Transatlantic Security

Global attention is already turning to next year’s NATO summit in Türkiye. Currently, the NATO Veterans Initiative (NAVI) is introducing its year-long workshop series "Transatlantic Security and Solidarity: NATO's...

Not De-coupling but De-risking NATO: Europe’s Bid for Strategic Autonomy

Executive Summary NATO stands at a critical juncture. For seventy-five years, the Alliance has relied on the United States as its central guarantor of European security. However, today, Washington’s strategic...

At the Geopolitical Crossroads: Rebuilding America’s Defense Industrial Backbone

Dr. Sedat Cevikparmak & Dr. Saban Adana Executive Summary: The Era of Strategic Compulsion The global defense and security landscape is at a turning point. For decades, the Defense Industrial Base...

NAVI Policy Paper 1: Directing NATO’s Strategy in Post-Assad Syria 

NAVI Policy Paper 1: Directing NATO’s Strategy in Post-Assad Syria   PoC: Umit Kurt u.kurt@nato-veterans.org  Syria remains a focal point of geopolitical instability, with its post-conflict trajectory crucial for regional and global...

NATO’s Syria

    Umit Kurt- Deputy Director (Research and Analysis) Introduction  The end of Assad's rule after fifty-three years of his family's reign has created a power vacuum. The rebel forces, a conglomerate of...

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