The France dilemma of European defence
European partners are concerned about France's political trajectory. The bet on cooperation with France is risky - but probably their best one.
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What a post-American Middle East means for Europe
The latest dynamics in the region indicate a profound regional reordering - with significant implications for Europe.
Beyond "the West": rethinking Europe's place in global order
Europe needs a better framing than an idea that denies realities of international politics.
Geopolitical Europe Summer Reading List 2026
Under the shade of a tree or on the beach: a summer vacation (or even, more generally, every good summer season) always gets better with a good read.
A European post-Ankara roadmap
Europe has stepped up on defence spending since The Hague, but now it needs concrete plans and a vision. Four steps should be prioritised.
Think strategy: why Europe needs its own tradition of strategic studies
Europe does not have a genuine tradition of strategic studies. But a European strategy also needs collective thinking and approaches.
Road to Ankara: building NATO 3.0 amidst geopolitical shifts
This year's NATO summit is not just about capability but broader questions of the alliance's future - and three main challenges related to shifts in global politics.
What Germany's UN defeat reveals about global politics and for Europe
Germany's candidacy for a non-permanent seat in the UN Security Council failed. That's not only a message to Berlin.
No, not everyone has become a realist
Realism is back in fashion since 2022, but not every observer who calls themselves a realist is one. Rather, the time of actual realists has come.
A case for EU optimism: not all doom and gloom
The EU and Europe have more potential in security and defence than many think. Public support has perhaps never been higher. A case for optimism.