“NATO should reinvest in the perennial currency of deterrence: accountability. As Goethe observed: ‘Knowing is not enough; we must apply.’ … In the great battle of our time, or those of our descendants, the unshakeable commitment of all NATO members will remain essential to the preservation of peace, freedom and prosperity.” – Major Rocco P. Santurri III sets out the case for a Strategic Alignment Council to help ensure the Alliance can meet the challenges of today and tomorrow.