We are living through a moment of deep transformation. The international order is increasingly contested. The United States is rethinking its global role. And Europe is being pushed — ready or not — to take more responsibility for its own security.
That’s why we’re launching Europe Responds — a new live discussion series that explores Europe’s role in a rapidly changing world. In each live session, we'll discuss key international developments, assess what they mean for Europe’s security and foreign policy and offer clear, actionable recommendations for EU institutions and Member States.
Europe Responds, Ep. 1: Can Europe defend itself?
In this first 30-minute episode, Director Steven Everts and Research Analyst Giuseppe Spatafora turn the spotlight on European defence, exploring its political, strategic and transatlantic dimensions.
With war once again on the continent and global power dynamics shifting rapidly, defence has become a defining issue for the future of the European Union. But is Europe truly prepared?
We assess where Europe stands today, how far it can rely on the United States and whether the latest EU initiatives are enough to match the scale of the challenge.