Peter Rough, director of the Center on Europe and Eurasia at Hudson Institute, testified before the United States Helsinki Commission during its “Deterrence on NATO’s Eastern Flank” hearing. The session was convened to examine Russia’s overt and covert tactics, assess North Atlantic Treaty Organization allies’ readiness to respond, and explore how the US and its partners can deter Russian aggression.
Timestamp of opening statement: 31:05-36:10