Publications

With Trump as a volatile factor who openly flirts with Russia, the future of the G7 is at stake.

The EU’s new International Digital Strategy provides a coherent and timely framework to coordinate the EU’s various external digital initiatives but falls short of articulating a broader geopolitical vision. This lack of clarity may be interpreted as indecision by partners and...

Europeans need to adapt to a new strategic reality where the US provides minimal assistance to Ukraine – or potentially none. To mitigate the impact of reduced US support, European countries can pursue a range of strategies, including boosting defence production both in Ukraine...

Critical materials are the backbone of modern defence. For Europe's rearmament to succeed, the EU defence ministers must break Beijing's chokehold on these essential resources.

As Georgia slides deeper into authoritarianism, the country's rulers appear to be operating under a number of illusions, chiefly regarding the country’s importance to the EU and the extent of its geopolitical clout. Dispelling these misconceptions is essential if there is to be...

In addition to the mounting Russian threat, NATO must deal with the growing risk of US disengagement. European allies need to develop ways to replace the assets and forces that Washington could remove from the theatre. This may require changes to existing structures like the NATO...

With more than 50 000 deaths reported by Palestinian health authorities and the threat of famine intensifying, Gaza is facing a catastrophic humanitarian emergency. Yet humanitarian access continues to be impeded by a combination of logistical, political and security-related...

While the conclusion of a new Security and Defence Partnership stands out as a major outcome of the EU-UK summit, some sensitive issues remain to be addressed – above all Russia's increasingly audacious hybrid attacks. Cooperation between the EU and UK on this front could be...

Amid evolving regional and global dynamics, the relationship between Sahel and Maghreb countries is undergoing significant change. Countries in the region are increasingly resorting to strategic hedging to navigate uncertainty and mitigate risks. The EU must adopt a flexible...