A sharp increase in military spending allowed Russia to create a temporary illusion of economic growth and prosperity—an illusion that is now beginning to fade. In the coming years, its economic...
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The sanctions imposed against Russia after its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022 are not universal—rather, they were adopted and are being enforced by a “coalition of the willing.” This...
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International security architecture is undergoing major changes, and development cooperation (DEVCO) has not been immune to those, in both values and practices. In March 2025, the International...
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When the Nordic and Baltic states joined NATO, whether in 1949, 2004, 2023, or 2024, the decision was primarily grounded in a desire to have the United States as an Ally. It was the transatlantic...
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NATO's summit in The Hague succeeded in producing a substantial and important deliverable—a new defence investment pledge. But in dealing with the underlying strains in the transatlantic...
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In parallel with the continuation of the military intervention in Ukraine, Russia has intensified its non-military aggression in western countries, using the entire spectrum of covert actions: from...
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The unusual geopolitical moment created by Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine and, now, by the shift in official US policy and tone present enormous challenges for Europe’s political leaders,...
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A new transatlantic alliance is forming. The old partnership was based on advancing liberal democracy, upholding the rules-based international order, and a security contract between the US and...
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If I have learned anything from the war in Ukraine, it is that national security professionals love the word “risk.” They talk about managing risk, escalation risk, and the risk of...
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The focus of European energy policy, for at least the last decade, has been the energy transition, with renewables playing a central role. Given the threats posed by climate change, this focus was...
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