So what’s the strategy for democracy in 2026?

August 18, 2026 • 9:35 am ET the Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security Host Matthew Kroening is joined by Damon Wilson, president and CEO of the National Endowment for Democracy, to discuss the state of global democracy in 2026. Wilson explains why strong democratic allies are critical to the security of the United States. Listen to So What’s the Strategy wherever you get podcasts About the podcast Host Matthew Kroenig, vice president and senior director of the Atlantic Council’s Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security, sits down with senior US and allied officials and leading experts to explore the strategies shaping today’s most pressing global security challenges. Inspired by General Brent Scowcroft, who famously asked his team “So what’s the strategy?” the series dives into how leaders think about power, policy, and the decisions shaping the future of international security. Watch and listen wherever you get your podcasts. Explore the program Image: NATO flag with the flags of the USA and Europe.