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May 7, 2026
Georgia’s Never, Never Port
A planned port on the shores of the Black Sea, which was meant to be Georgia’s gateway to Europe, has become a potent symbol of governmental drift.
May 6, 2026
Bulgaria: Hope Despite the Noise
Bulgaria has finally elected a strong government. But don’t assume its Kremlin-friendly instincts will be the defining feature.
May 6, 2026
How Private Capital Can Accelerate European Rearmament
Europe’s defense industry supply chains are technology dependent, fragile and lack surge capacity. Private capital can help if legislators act.
May 5, 2026
Sunset for the Russian Language
Russian was in retreat even before the full-scale war of aggression against Ukraine four years ago. Its imperial behavior has accelerated the process.
May 5, 2026
After the Ukraine War: How to Deter the Next One
Ukraine has impressed the world with the ingenuity, bravery and longevity of its defense against Russian aggression. Its next task is to build deterrence.
May 5, 2026
Unleashing Defense Innovation
Building a future-capable force.
May 4, 2026
To Save Europe’s AI Future, Choose Openness Over Protectionism
Europe stands at a crossroads in its quest for “Digital Sovereignty.” Tough choices lie ahead.
May 1, 2026
“Messy” US Chip Fab Outperforms Japan’s Textbook Model
How did the high costs, culture clash, and myriad regulations in Arizona win out over Japanese discipline, captive customers, and state-led coordination?
May 1, 2026
CEPA Expands Tech and Security Expert Group
Three top policy leaders join CEPA’s bench of fellows.
April 30, 2026
Setting AI Rules of Engagement
Governments are struggling with outdated tactics to assert control over frontier AI models, at home and abroad.
April 30, 2026
Europe Struggles to Address AI Liability
The continent’s existing strategy leaves a giant gap in determining who is responsible for AI harms.
April 30, 2026
Sue the Chatbot? Good Luck
The US, Europe, and the UK are struggling to address liability claims for AI damages.
April 30, 2026
The UK and the Risk of Military Defeat
Reminders of the disastrous period before World War II are echoing ever louder in the current debate on Britain’s underfunded military.
April 29, 2026
Europe: A New Defense Council to Shore-Up NATO
A European Security Council could provide the unified voice and structural resilience the continent desperately needs.
April 29, 2026
The Manned Aircraft Problem? Humans
The use of captured pilots for hostage diplomacy should make Western air forces reconsider their dithering on unmanned aircraft.
April 29, 2026
Blurred Borders: NATO Needs Answers to Hybrid Attacks
An exercise testing NATO responses to hybrid attacks revealed a need for the West to be more nimble, and willing to mimic enemy tactics to defend itself.
April 28, 2026
Putin’s Censors Lashed by Popular Rage
Russians are willing to tolerate a lot, but there’s a limit. As the country’s internet regulators are discovering.
April 28, 2026
AI Transforms the Chip Industry
The old semiconductor licensing model no longer suffices to power AI’s ferocious appetite.
April 24, 2026
No Adult in the Room: The Crisis in Ukraine’s Parliament
The dismissal of President Volodymyr Zelensky’s right-hand man after a corruption scandal has led to a parliamentary crisis in Ukraine.
April 24, 2026
The Funhouse Mirror of Chinese Statistics
China is succeeding in many fields but numbers can be misleading. Approach with caution.
April 24, 2026
Russia Goes Mad MAX
The Kremlin wants to copy China by creating a superapp, MAX, to dominate Russian digital life. It can only succeed through coercion.
April 23, 2026
Transatlantic Action: Sanctioning Third-Country Enablers of Russia’s War Economy
If Russia is to be deterred, the United States and Europe must send a clearer signal to Russian entities and third-country enablers through sanctions.
April 23, 2026
Europe’s Defense Factories: More Urgency Please
The EU’s new defense industry program has the right architecture. The factories, the workers, and the political will are another matter.
April 23, 2026
Make Europe’s Defenses Great Again
New approaches must be agreed upon to meet the continent’s need for rapidly evolving defense technology products.
April 23, 2026
Dr. Kathleen Hicks, Ambassador Robert C. O’Brien, and Dr. Kiana Aran Join CEPA’s International Leadership Council
Dr. Kathleen Hicks, Ambassador Robert C. O’Brien, and Dr. Kiana Aran join CEPA’s International Leadership Council in a time of growing transatlantic security demands and intensifying strategic tech competition.
April 23, 2026
Orbán Lost But Populism is Still Winning
The defeat of Hungary’s longtime leader has been seen by some as a watershed for European populism. But it still threatens a collective continental security policy.
April 22, 2026
Mapping the Spread of Child Safety Rules
After Australia introduced a social media age ban for children under 16, countries around the world are following suit.
April 22, 2026
CEPA Podcast: Admiral Foggo on the Future of Maritime Security
What is next in the Strait of Hormuz and unmanned navies of the future?
April 21, 2026
Is the Brussels Effect Losing Steam?
Europe’s Digital Markets Act was designed to lead a global antitrust crackdown on tech. But the Act’s impact has been limited and few countries are following.
April 21, 2026
Russia Scents Iran War Opportunity in South Caucasus
As Azerbaijan and Armenia discuss trade cooperation, Russia is muscling in. Baku should beware of Moscow’s charm offensive.
April 21, 2026
Germany: Time to Step Up
Germany can lead Europe but it needs to convince its allies and change its attitude to hard power.
April 20, 2026
Ukraine and the Future of War
The asymmetry of the Ukraine war has driven radical changes in weapons and those who wield them. The West should learn the lessons.
April 20, 2026
The EU: A Bias Against Central and East Europe
The expansion of the European Union to include former Soviet bloc countries was supposed to herald a new dawn of opportunity and unity, but Eastern and Central Europe have been kept from the top table.
April 20, 2026
Poland: Fast Becoming Europe’s Defensive Linchpin
With ports, roads and pipelines that keep Europe moving, Poland matters much more than realized.
April 20, 2026
Why the Next UN Tech Election Matters
The US must mobilize and work with allies to prevent global Internet, cybersecurity, and AI regulation.
April 16, 2026
Ukraine’s Women: Warriors Not Victims
Ukraine’s women are central to sustaining the state, supporting the front and holding society together under the extreme pressure of Russian aggression.
April 16, 2026
The Great Gates of Kyiv and a Vision of Peace
A 152-year-old piece of music, which unites European nations and climaxes at the gates of Kyiv, lets listeners imagine a better future.
April 16, 2026
Ireland in Crisis: A Warning to Europe
What began as local protests over surging fuel prices rapidly escalated into a defining nationwide crisis. Europe beware.
April 15, 2026
A Hidden Plague: Russia’s Sex Trafficking of Ukrainians
Western nations can do more to stop criminal gangs forcing Ukrainians into sexual slavery.
April 15, 2026
Hungary’s Magyar in His Own Words
Hungary’s prime minister-elect has made a barrage of statements since his landslide election victory on April 12.
April 15, 2026
Russia and the Pain of Losing Hungary
The loss of a populist ally in Budapest has a range of financial consequences for the Putin regime.
April 14, 2026
Animal Magic: Pets and Vets Aid Ukraine’s Resistance
Pets and animals play a crucial role in the resilience of Ukraine; veterinarians should be treated as a vital part of resistance to the war.
April 14, 2026
Who Controls the AI Shopping Cart?
Artificial intelligence will reshape what we purchase and how we pay.
April 13, 2026
Ukraine’s Air Defenses — World Class, and Improving
No wonder European and Arab states are beating a path to Ukraine’s door. While others have serious air defense questions, Kyiv has answers.
April 13, 2026
Chaos at the ICC
The International Criminal Court has suffered one public blow after another, with growing questions about its ability to govern itself.
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