A commentary series exploring how the EU can navigate an increasingly volatile strategic landscape, and chart its course through the tornado unleashed by Trump 2.0.
Trump’s trade tariffs will hit Europe hard. The genius of European integration was its tendency to depoliticise. But with Trump this will not work. It is time for a strong political response by the EU. This is a fight for power, not policy.
European leaders are scrambling to respond to the Trump 2.0 presidency in the wake of recent events. Rather than dwell on the latest upheavals in Washington, Europe must focus on itself and above all on investing in its own strength. Three priorities stand out: Ukraine, European...
As the EU develops the White Paper on the future of European defence, it will need to address the new reality of transatlantic relations. The 'ReArm Europe' plan makes several proposals to ramp up European defence spending. However, this funding must translate into tangible...
Europe must defend itself against Russia, including hybrid warfare, writes Steven Everts. In addition to resilience, we must also think about deterrence.
The latest actions of the Trump 2.0 administration have heightened fears about a dwindling US commitment to Europe. But US abandonment could manifest in different ways – as a bargaining chip or as a policy goal. To prepare for all possible scenarios, the EU and its Member States...
NATO leaders will gather in Washington for a landmark summit on 9-11 July, celebrating 75 years of collective defence. The upcoming summit holds particular significance for the EU, which can play a key role with regard to key issues to be addressed at the meeting – European...
The Western Balkans are increasingly targeted by hybrid attacks. This Brief examines the threats destabilising the region, and the EU’s and NATO’s cooperation to counter them.
