Raising awareness of both existing and emerging foreign and security policy challenges facing the European Union, EUISS Briefs provide key information in a concise, focused format.
To restore its credibility, particularly in its pursuit of EU and NATO membership, Kosovo needs to demonstrate full alignment with Western policies. Sustained Western diplomatic engagement with both Kosovo and Serbia is essential in the coming months to prevent the already...
At a time of increasing fragmentation, Europe needs stronger security and defence partnerships. We argue that the EU should forge closer ties with countries around the world on key issues of common security. But for partnerships to deliver on security and defence, they must be...
Beijing's grip on the clean tech industry makes it difficult for the EU to go green without access to Chinese supply chains. Lukas Trakimavičius explores the strategies available to the EU to reduce its dependency on China while pursuing its energy transition goals.
Ukraine urgently needs investment in local production capacities and repair and maintenance facilities. The EU and Ukraine have a shared strategic interest in supporting the reform and development of Ukraine’s rapidly expanding defence industry.
Myths and misconceptions often cloud conversations about green hydrogen’s role in the energy transition. A realistic approach is essential to build successful green hydrogen partnerships, starting with a firm grasp of the fundamentals of how we produce, transport and consume this...
For more than 20 years, the EU has deployed troops beyond its borders. But what has been the impact? At a time when the EU is faced with the challenge of taking on a larger role in security and defence, this Brief presents three alternatives for future EU military CSDP missions...
The recent series of military coups in the Sahel has led the EU to reassess its posture in the region. This Brief explores the challenges the EU faces in balancing strategic interests with its commitment to democratic values, and puts forward recommendations for future engagement...
This Brief analyses the EU’s conflict early warning and analysis system and its role in conflict prevention, and examines how it can be further strengthened to support the EU’s preventive action.
The EU and GCC have a long-standing partnership, but it has been hampered by institutional differences, contrasting values and priorities, and conflicting interests. This Brief explores what steps need to be taken to ensure that the partnership can realise its full potential.
This Brief examines the deteriorating security situation in the Sahel. It makes the case that by eliminating a key source of competition between rival factions, a focus on the protection of civilians may help to break the escalating cycle of violence in the region.
