Adm. Giuseppe Cavo Dragone, chairman of the NATO Military Committee, visited the United States in early May 2025 to conduct high-level strategic discussions designed to reinforce trans-Atlantic security and collective deterrence.
He participated in a series of meetings — including the Munich Leaders Meeting, a strategic dialogue with NATO Pacific Partners, and Allied Warfighters Talks at Joint Base Andrews — while also honoring fallen U.S. service members at Arlington National Cemetery.
His itinerary focused on strengthening defense cooperation and underscoring NATO’s commitment to unity amid a shifting global security environment.
“Unity across NATO isn’t just a political ambition, it’s a strategic requirement. And unity must extend beyond governments, to include our economies, societies, and defense communities,” the admiral said, according to a news release.
His engagements provided opportunities for exchanges with U.S. military leaders, representatives of NATO member states and Partners from the Indo-Pacific region, signaling a renewed emphasis on collaborative defense strategies that extend beyond traditional Euro-Atlantic borders.
In recent months, the discourse on trans-Atlantic unity has surged as a recurring theme in both official communications and international media amid uncertainty in the regional security landscape including tensions with Russia, the evolving conflict in Ukraine and an increasing need for expanded support in the form of weapons, manpower and funding.
The admiral’s remarks confirmed that NATO remains resolute in its mission to protect peace, respond to emerging risks, and maintain a robust deterrence posture against potential adversaries. As the Alliance faces a rapidly evolving strategic landscape, NATO leaders continue to emphasize unity as the cornerstone of effective deterrence and long-term stability.