Speaking to Courthouse News Service about France's voluntary military program, Giuseppe Spatafora noted that the previous trend in Europe of reducing military...
As Washington’s overtures to Moscow grow, the EU risks being sidelined. Europe must adopt a more transactional strategy to safeguard its security and secure a voice in shaping the continent’s future security.
Climate, energy and defence go hand in hand. As energy transition and climate change reshape logistics, capabilities and the battlespace, we gathered experts and policy-makers to discuss concrete solutions for Europe’s militaries.
Can Albania's new AI bot minister stamp out corruption while being immune to mistakes or manipulation? "It should not be seen as a substitute for governance...
Europe must use the proposed reparation loan to shift the war’s trajectory: not just keeping Ukraine afloat but strengthening its defences, rebuilding critical infrastructure and pressuring Moscow. If targeted effectively, it can help Kyiv regain momentum and bolster Europe’s own...
Talk of a US–China 'trade truce' may lull Europe into a false sense of security. Beijing's export controls on rare earths and critical materials remain disruptive, unpredictable and coercive. Unless the EU accelerates de-risking, its industries and defence sector will stay...
The Sahel remains strategic for the EU amid the threats posed by terrorism, criminal networks and rising geopolitical competition. As multi-alignment reshapes regional partnerships, the EU must place diplomacy at the core of its renewed approach, focusing on shared interests...
Can the EU counter China's rare-earth chokehold by developing new mines and processing plants? "The EU has done the analytical work to identify projects, but we...
Europe faces relentless foreign interference. The newly minted European Democracy Shield can turn defensive resilience into strategic resolve by boosting coordination, expanding capacities and enforcing compliance – strengthening Europe’s ability to deter hostile actors and...
Europe’s prosperity depends on secure Western Indian Ocean routes, yet governance remains fragmented. The EU can strengthen stability by supporting the alignment of vision, resources, and partnerships across a region where strategic competition is intensifying.
