Allied Leaders Discuss Interconnected Global Threats at LANDEURO Panel

Wiesbaden, Germany – A distinguished panel of military and academic leaders convened at the LANDEURO conference on July 16, 2025, to discuss the evolving landscape of global security and the interconnected nature of modern threats. The session, titled "World War Next—The Interconnected Global Threat," was moderated by Heino Klinck, an advisor to The National Bureau of Asian Research (NBR) and a retired U.S. Army Colonel.

The National Bureau of Asian Research announced the panel's composition via tweet, stating, > "NBR advisor Heino Klinck (@USArmy, ret) moderated #LANDEURO panel with Air Vice Marshal Dianne Turton (Australian Military Representative to NATO & the EU), Finnish Army Commander Lt. Gen. Pasi Välimäki & John Nagl, Professor of Warfighting Studies @us_awc."

The panel featured Air Vice Marshal Dianne Turton, Australia's Military Representative to NATO and the European Union, offering an Indo-Pacific perspective on European security. Lieutenant General Pasi Välimäki, Commander of the Finnish Army, provided insights from a nation recently integrated into NATO, highlighting the direct implications of regional conflicts. Dr. John Nagl, a Professor of Warfighting Studies at the U.S. Army War College, contributed academic and strategic analysis to the discussion.

The LANDEURO conference, organized by U.S. Army Europe and Africa, serves as a crucial forum for international defense leaders, policymakers, and industry experts. Its focus is on addressing critical security challenges and fostering collaboration to strengthen global security. The "World War Next" panel specifically examined how threats from one theater, such as Europe, can impact the Indo-Pacific region and vice versa, emphasizing the need for a unified approach to defense.

Heino Klinck, with his extensive background as a former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for East Asia and a career spanning military and private sectors, guided the discussion on these complex geopolitical dynamics. The panel underscored the importance of understanding and preparing for multifaceted threats that transcend traditional geographical boundaries, advocating for enhanced interoperability and strategic alignment among allies.