A closed-door discussion on security in the Indo-Pacific, examining the evolving regional security environment, the comparative threat landscape and the implications for the EU’s engagement in the region.
Together with the Irish Presidency of the Council of the EU, the Institute convened a closed-door roundtable to discuss how to accelerate Ukraine's integration into the EDTIB.
China’s space ambitions have grown rapidly. What is driving these ambitions? And what do China’s growing civil, commercial and military capabilities mean for Europe’s competitiveness and security?
As the global AI race accelerates, abundant, affordable and reliable energy is becoming a key source of technological power. Aligning AI infrastructure with energy availability could strengthen Europe's resilience, reduce dependencies and advance its technological ambitions.
On 12–13 May, in partnership with the European External Action Service, the Institute co-organised a Track 1.5 Dialogue on EU engagement in the Indo-Pacific and EU–ASEAN relations to identify areas of alignment, divergence, and emerging priorities. In a context of increasing...
Deeper EU-Ukraine defence industrial integration can strengthen Ukraine's ability to resist Russia while bolstering Europe's defences. Combining Kyiv's innovation and expertise with European capital, tech and demand can build a stronger shared defence industrial base.
The momentum is there for Europe and Canada to take their partnership to a new level. A political agreement shaping the vision for 'associate membership' status, together with stronger sectoral cooperation, could enable them to do just that.
On 5 September 2026, Bojana Zorić, Policy Analyst for the Western Balkans and Eastern Neighbourhood, presented the Institute’s Analysis, 'Defence readiness beyond the EU: How enlargement partners underpin European security', on defence readiness and the Western Balkans angle. The...
The transatlantic relationship has come under strain in 2026 but has not collapsed. Hopes that the US midterms will ease tensions may be misplaced. To navigate the next two years, Europe needs a versatile playbook that combines cooperation with resilience to coercion.
Russia's shadow fleet is changing in response to mounting European pressure. The EU must respond by widening its legal options, expanding efforts to target those involved in illicit activities, and more actively pursuing the seizure of vessels and cargoes.
