Commentaries
Ukraine: Europe Refused to Think, Now Trump Will Act
If Trump manages to convince Putin to make a deal on Ukraine (and it remains an “if”), the core of it will probably be: you get to keep what you […]
EU strategy and foreign policy
Publications
Why the BRICS Summit in Kazan should be a Wake-up Call for the EU
This policy brief examines the growing influence of the BRICS in a multipolar world, as highlighted by their recent summit in Kazan, Russia, and the challenges to effective global multilateralism. […]
Commentaries
Vietnam’s Bamboo Diplomacy: Between Beijing’s Persistent Shadow and Growing Western Ties
If one were to look solely at their highly similar government systems and cordial foreign policy statements, one might assume that China and Vietnam are the closest of allies. *****
Geopolitics and Geography: A Realigned EU Strategy for Stability in the Middle East and Eastern Mediterranean
The new EU Commission should commence its geopolitical thinking by acknowledging that geography is not kind to those who ignore her. The new European Parliament has the unique opportunity to […]
External publications
China’s Nuclear Shadow Reaches Europe
Many observers of European security still assume that China’s nuclear arsenal build-up does not threaten European interests. Yet as China moves away from a minimalist nuclear force posture, the US must necessarily […]
External publications
Why Emerging and Disruptive Capabilities are a Mixed Blessing for NATO as a Nuclear Alliance
Over the past decade, the world has entered the third nuclear age. One of the most important characteristics of this new nuclear age is the rise of emerging and disruptive […]