Drones have become ubiquitous in conflicts, from the wars in Ukraine and Gaza/Israel/Lebanon to the civil wars in Sudan, Syria and Myanmar. We explore the impact of drones on modern warfare and how the EU should respond to their growing prominence on the battlefield.
The EU has watched Georgia’s democratic backsliding with growing alarm. The upcoming parliamentary elections will decide the country’s political future. Will Georgia continue on the authoritarian path set by its current government? Or will it begin to rebuild its democracy and revert to its pro-EU trajectory? This is one of those moments when history can go either way.
The AU-EU partnership, although vital for addressing transregional challenges, continues to be subject to tensions. We argue that cognitive biases play a significant role in perpetuating misunderstandings within the partnership.
The US presidential election will have far-reaching consequences for EU foreign policy. Our interactive map illustrates how a Trump or a Harris presidency would affect key flashpoints around the world, the strategic stakes for EU foreign policy and the choices this entails.
On 9 October, EEAS Deputy Secretary General for Peace, Security, and Defence, Charles Fries, visited our premises in Paris for an insightful discussion on the progress and future of EU defence.
On 26 September, the EUISS hosted a closed-door roundtable discussion bringing together independent experts and EU policymakers for an assessment of the situation in West Africa and the Sahel.
