Drone detection sensors during NATO's test of counter-drone technology | © NATO on Flickr

Navigating the grey zone: Readiness, solidarity and resolve

Russia's hybrid warfare against the EU has escalated in recent weeks, revealing a pattern of coercive probing designed to test Europe's defences and unity. The challenge for Europeans is to demonstrate to Russia that they are capable of deterring future provocations.

A lone sailboat with blue sails navigates through choppy dark waters under a dramatic teal sky. The contrast emphasizes isolation and the power of nature against a tiny human vessel.

Webinar: Low trust: navigating transatlantic relations under Trump 2.0

Rewatch our LinkedIn live event where we examined how the foundations of trust between Europe and the US have weakened nearly a year into President Trump's second term, reshaping transatlantic relations. Based on findings from our new Chaillot Paper, the discussion analysed how...

Steven Everts in Deutsche Welle

Ahead of October's EUCO summit and prompted by the unpredictability of the "Trump rollercoaster", our Director Steven Everts told Deutsche Welle that the most...

Alice Ekman in Challenges

Alice Ekman was quoted in Challenges in an article looking at how China has transformed from the "world's factory" into a champion of innovation, now competing...

Joris Teer quoted in Bloomberg

In an article looking at how political tensions are triggering the mounting risk of a chip shortage, Joris Teer spoke to Bloomberg about the steps Europe must...

Tim Rühlig quoted in Euronews

Fast-track channels for rare earth licensing have been agreed between the EU and China, but speaking to Euronews, Tim Rühlig questioned the stability of the...