Publications

With Donald Trump’s return to the White House, US policy towards Ukraine is poised to change significantly. To avoid the imposition of an unfavourable peace settlement on Kyiv, the EU must demonstrate strong resolve in maintaining its military and diplomatic support to Ukraine.

Explore our new series of commentaries on the effects of the new Trump presidency in key areas for the EU’s foreign and security policy.

Five steps the EU should take to deal with the new US administration.

The Indo-Pacific, a region marked by complex geopolitics, faces unique challenges in ensuring the security of its submarine cables. For the EU, the vulnerability of undersea communications cables poses a strategic risk, calling for more proactive measures to protect this critical...

Using the concept of bricoleur, drawn from French social theory, we explore how Russia deploys a range of improvisational tactics to disrupt the existing global political order.

Drones have become ubiquitous in conflicts, from the wars in Ukraine and Gaza/Israel/Lebanon to the civil wars in Sudan, Syria and Myanmar. We explore the impact of drones on modern warfare and how the EU should respond to their growing prominence on the battlefield.

The EU has watched Georgia’s democratic backsliding with growing alarm. The upcoming parliamentary elections will decide the country’s political future. Will Georgia continue on the authoritarian path set by its current government? Or will it begin to rebuild its democracy and...

The AU-EU partnership, although vital for addressing transregional challenges, continues to be subject to tensions. We argue that cognitive biases play a significant role in perpetuating misunderstandings within the partnership.

In the wake of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, Eastern countries have been increasingly exposed to FIMI tactics. We explore how the EU’s enlargement policy has been targeted by FIMI operations, and argue that the EUPM Moldova mission could serve as a blueprint for a...

The US presidential election will have far-reaching consequences for EU foreign policy. Our interactive map illustrates how a Trump or a Harris presidency would affect key flashpoints around the world, the strategic stakes for EU foreign policy and the choices this entails.