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August 4, 2026
Ukraine Is Failing Its Foreign Heroes
Foreign volunteers came to Ukraine to fight for freedom, but are too often snared by the country’s bureaucracy.
August 3, 2026
No Drone Unturned: Ukraine’s Tech Scouts
Ukrainian and foreign fighters with experience of the front are scouring the globe to find the best technology to see off Moscow’s forces.
August 3, 2026
Russia Is Far from Defeated
Despite Ukraine’s multiple successes in recent months, Moscow is increasing pressure on Ukraine’s front lines, cities, and logistics.
July 31, 2026
Russia’s Shadow War Surges Southward
The Kremlin’s on-again-off-again campaign to intimidate and disorientate European allies is picking up once more.
July 31, 2026
Ukraine-Poland: Testing History to Destruction
The two neighbors are mutually dependent in fighting the Russian menace. They should remember this when historical disputes erupt.
July 30, 2026
We Need More Than a Ceasefire in Ukraine
As news from the front makes Vladimir Putin’s demands for peace with Kyiv look more absurd, Ukraine and its allies must push for justice.
July 28, 2026
Russian Mass Mobilization? A Non-Denial Denial
When Putin’s mouthpieces talk about something, there’s always a reason. Russians have renewed cause to worry.
July 27, 2026
Ukraine’s Defense Crisis Isn’t Over Yet
For years, Ukraine’s reformers have diagnosed the army’s structural flaws from the sidelines. Now, they own the battle space.
July 27, 2026
Spoofing and Spillover: Russia Targets NATO
Russia is using electronic warfare as another technique in its shadow war against NATO.
July 24, 2026
Ukraine Embraces the New Warmakers and Casts Off the Old
Ukraine has reached a crossroads in its wartime history as a new generation of soldiers takes command. There are risks in the decision.
July 23, 2026
Use Technology to Manage Risk from Chinese Drones
Building a supply chain independent from China is impractical. For now, leverage data, connectivity, and automation to reduce risk.
July 23, 2026
NATO and the EU: A Depressing Failure to Align
Disputes over sourcing weapons for European defense are being complicated by crossover between the procurement policies of the EU and NATO.
July 22, 2026
Sea Drones and the Limits of Military Magic
The increased focus on drones can assist militaries in many ways, but this technology is far from a panacea.
July 22, 2026
Frontline Drones: Doing the Infantry’s Heavy Lifting
Ukraine’s imaginative use of unmanned aerial systems is once again multiplying possibilities on the battlefield.
July 21, 2026
The False Choice Between Europe and Asia
Simple geographic binaries cannot address the threats the US faces, especially as its enemies pursue a broad alliance across the globe.
July 20, 2026
Serbian Intelligence: Starting From Scratch
The country’s spy agencies are designed for an earlier age. The threat is rising and the need for reform is critical.
July 20, 2026
Congress: The Age of Exquisite Defense Is Ending
Congress has understood that lessons from Ukraine must be incorporated into US defense planning and programs.
July 17, 2026
How to Pile the Pain on Putin
Ukraine’s audacious long-range strike campaign has exposed Russian vulnerabilities. Western allies can make these worse.
July 16, 2026
Ukrainian Military Reform: Better But Not Perfect
New deals for Ukraine’s defenders are a step forward, but questions over how best to reward risk, effectiveness and experience still rankle.
July 15, 2026
The Black Sea Needs a NATO Sentry
The alliance must ensure that the Black Sea doesn’t become a blind spot in its efforts to track and deter Russian aggression.
July 15, 2026
The Moldova-Romania Unification Riddle
For the first time since Moldovan independence, reuniting with Romania is backed by leaders in both countries, and public opinion is warming.
July 15, 2026
Ukraine Strikes Russia’s Central Nervous System
Only pain can convince Russia to reconsider its war of aggression. Ukraine may have found a way.
July 13, 2026
Ukraine’s Explosive Global Reach
Drone and communications technology, along with audacious intelligence operations, have allowed Kyiv to attack Russia a long way from the major battlefields.
July 10, 2026
Poland and Ukraine Enter a Danger Zone
The past is very much alive in Eastern and Central Europe. Politicians must take care, or the consequences could be grim.
July 10, 2026
A Burning Russia Warms Ukrainian Hearts
It’s momentum that gives Ukrainians hope. Every attack on the infrastructure facilitating Russia’s war is greeted as a step forward.
July 7, 2026
Poland’s Return to Greatness Amplifies Kyiv Spat
Poland is becoming a major player in Europe again, which is why the strains in its relationship with Ukraine are so important.
July 7, 2026
Why Peace Would Destroy Putin
The Kremlin’s dependence on an alternative reality makes peace psychologically lethal for Russia’s leader.
July 7, 2026
Russia’s Losing Hand in the South Caucasus
The Kremlin is struggling to reassert its dominance in the South Caucasus as Azerbaijan and Armenia bury the hatchet.
July 7, 2026
South Korean Drone Warriors Take Flight
The lesson for NATO 3.0 is clear: inexpensive, replaceable devices could allow the alliance to reduce dependence on Washington.
July 7, 2026
Britain’s Dangerous Defense Illusion
For an island nation such as the UK, maritime power is not a luxury, it is essential. Defense spending plans fail to recognize that reality.
July 7, 2026
Ukraine’s Hidden Defense Advantage
Allies need closer business relations with Ukraine to foster joint projects in defense and exploit its culture of speed and imagination.
July 6, 2026
NATO Summit Challenge: Secure Drone Supply
The US aims to build drones free of Chinese influence. It should work with NATO.
July 6, 2026
What’s at Stake at the NATO Summit
The politics and optics among leaders are sure to dominate the “hot takes” from the Summit, but the most important part of this Summit is the renewed focus on the private sector.
July 6, 2026
NATO Summit: The Inside Track
Sofia Slonovska talks to Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Gordon “Skip” Davis, NATO’s former Deputy Assistant Secretary General for Defense Investment, about the Ankara summit.
July 6, 2026
The Turkey Test: Can NATO Manage an Indispensable Ally?
Ankara’s growing importance for European security exposes a broader challenge for NATO of building partnerships with essential members.
July 6, 2026
NATO Summit: Deliver or Die
The alliance is rich in critical areas of the new warfare, but must reorganize to exploit them. This is its next great challenge.
July 6, 2026
‘NATO First’ Means Britain Second
The UK is neglecting its own defenses to meet NATO demands. Home protection must be given a higher priority.
July 2, 2026
Spain Pays for European Fighter’s Crash Landing
The collapse of Europe’s program for a next-generation fighter has left Spain looking to the skies. The forecast is murky.
July 2, 2026
Russia Forces Sick Ukrainians Into Fratricide
Compelling Ukrainians from occupied territories to fight against their compatriots is illegal, but Russia has gone one step further.
July 2, 2026
Running on Empty: Russia’s Fuel Crisis
Ukrainian drone attacks are now causing severe problems for the Kremlin, and it has no quick or easy answers.
July 2, 2026
Ireland and the Trade in Death
Four years after the start of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, the role of business in neutral Ireland is coming under scrutiny.
July 1, 2026
What Makes Ukrainian Defense Technology So Effective? Speed, Scale, & Innovation
Ukraine’s innovative defense technology has gained a decisive edge with advanced drones and rapid design cycles.
July 1, 2026
What to Watch at the NATO Summit in Ankara
The big decisions are already made. Ankara is about whether NATO allies can deliver.
July 1, 2026
What is a Defense Industrial Base? Why It Matters for NATO
A defense industrial base is the network of firms, factories, and workers that build and sustain NATO’s weapon systems and defense.
June 30, 2026
Death and the Kremlin
The sudden death of Sergey Ivanov, one of Putin’s closest allies and his former KGB colleague, has revived discussion about the post-Putin Kremlin.
June 30, 2026
Europe Should Buy Ukrainian Flamingos
Any idea that Tomahawk missiles can be deployed at scale across Europe are now dead. But there is an alternative.
June 24, 2026
Ukraine: Founding Member No. 1 of Europe’s New Defense Alliance
Any new European defense system must have the continent’s most battle-hardened military at its heart. Step forward, Ukraine.
June 24, 2026
Merkel, Ukraine, and the Long Tail of Finlandization
The legacy of Finlandization extends far beyond most people’s understanding and can be useful in combating Russia.
June 24, 2026
Ukraine’s Drone War Comes Down to Earth
Ukrainian robots have already gained the upper hand in the skies and the sea; now they’re set to take over on land.
June 23, 2026
NATO Summit Press Briefing
NATO members should discuss spending targets, technology alignment, and combating Russia’s shadow war at the upcoming summit.
June 22, 2026
American Conservatives Rally for Ukraine
Europeans may not know it, but leading Republicans are continuing to lobby for Ukraine and make the argument that Russia is an enemy.
June 16, 2026
The Siege of Crimea
Many observers had written off Crimea and assumed Kyiv would have to surrender the peninsula in any peace deal with Moscow. But the tide is turning.
June 15, 2026
Europe Isn’t Ready for AI Drones
Ukraine’s campaign against supply lines through the so-called land bridge to Crimea are making Russia suffer. They’re also a warning to an under-prepared Europe.
June 12, 2026
Ban Chinese Drone Parts? Good Luck
Washington wants to stop all imports from China. Instead, it should work with Ukraine.
June 12, 2026
Why Defense Startups Choose Europe Over America
The United States still leads as the global platform for civil startups, but next-generation defense ventures are quietly staying in Europe.
June 12, 2026
The Walkout of Britain’s Defense Overlords
The chasm between rhetoric and reality has triggered a crisis in the UK’s security establishment.
June 11, 2026
West Needs ‘Escalation Ladder’ for Putin’s Shadow War
NATO’s fragmented responses to Russia’s “accidental” border incursions are enabling Moscow’s shadow war.
June 11, 2026
Putin and Xi — Friends But Not Equals
Coordination of the relationship between China and Russia has grown, but it lacks balance and clear boundaries.
June 10, 2026
Europe and India: A Marriage of Convenience
The biggest of the so-called middle powers are seeking greater cooperation to hedge against war and uncertainty.
June 10, 2026
Russia-China Military Ties: Behind the Window Dressing
It’s important to distinguish between a genuine military alliance and the picture-perfect imagery of authoritarian propaganda.
June 9, 2026
NATO Needs a War College in Kyiv
The most important classroom for NATO’s future officers should be built in Ukraine’s capital.
June 9, 2026
Armenia Votes to Shun Russia
Pashinyan’s victory leaves the Kremlin with the difficult choice of confrontation or something more pragmatic.
June 8, 2026
When Russia Loses
The war’s end will mark the start of a race to secure the peace and make the continent the author of its future.
June 8, 2026
Ukraine and the War for Memory
Wars end with agreements about territory but also require a shared understanding of what happened and why. Without that, there is a risk of renewed conflict.
June 4, 2026
The China-Russia Meta-Threat: The Architecture of Authoritarian Power
Beijing and Moscow are steadily developing a growing partnership, despite obvious friction and structural asymmetries.
June 3, 2026
The Renaissance of US Interest in the South Caucasus
The US supports Armenia’s government ahead of key elections, fearing Pashinyan’s defeat by pro-Russian forces would upend peace efforts.
June 3, 2026
Russia’s Threadbare Air Defenses
For a country that has built its foreign policy on the notion of encirclement, Russia is surprisingly bad at defending itself.
June 2, 2026
Ukraine: Lessons in Mix-and-Match Defense
Europe’s attempts to build unified defenses have stuttered because different countries use different systems. Ukraine may have the answer.
June 1, 2026
One Year On: Ukraine’s Airfield Blitz Still Echoes
Ukraine’s use of drones against Russia’s strategic aircraft has left an indelible mark on the war and the world. It’s a warning to the West.
May 29, 2026
Letter to London: New PM Must Fix Shadow Defenses
The UK is likely to have a new leader later this year. Here’s some day one advice from former British government official, Andy Pryce.
May 28, 2026
Reality Check: Breaking Free From China’s Drone Ecosystem is Harder Than You Think
China controls the global supply of drones. It will be challenging to cut this dependency.
May 27, 2026
Russia’s Land Bridge Becomes a Highway to Hell
The Kremlin’s supply lines in occupied Ukraine are being hammered, the result of Kyiv’s current superiority in drone technology.
May 27, 2026
Armenia’s East-West Choice and the Shadow of War
Like many of Russia’s neighbors, Armenia’s voters face a choice between Brussels and Moscow, but with the added shadow of the territorial losses.
May 27, 2026
Turning Baltic Vulnerability Into Strength
The Baltic states know how to use a crisis. They have done it before under Russian pressure, and should do it again now with the growing drone menace.
May 27, 2026
Ukraine Is Europe’s Sword
Europe will struggle to defend itself against Russia without the aid of Ukraine’s battle-tested legions.
May 22, 2026
Russian Influence Drains Away in the South Caucasus
Armenia is building closer relations with the EU, underlining Russia’s diminishing influence in the South Caucasus.
May 22, 2026
European Cruise Missiles? On the Way
After years of neglect and small-scale production, Europe-based producers are finally accelerating new products to rearm and reduce dependency on the US.
May 21, 2026
The Tank Is Dead? Oh No, it Isn’t
Tanks are being dismissed by some as the relics of an earlier age. But they’re still needed, and Europe lacks the numbers.
May 20, 2026
A Defense Production Plan for Europe
More than a trillion dollars has been committed to allied defense spending by 2035. That must be used to boost industrial capacity, with transatlantic cooperation at its heart.
May 19, 2026
‘One More Day’: Ukraine Is Edging the War of Attrition
As Ukraine grinds out the hard yards, consistent Western support will determine the war’s outcome.
May 18, 2026
Cable Danger: Look Beyond the Sea to the Shore
After multiple attacks on Baltic Sea cables, NATO governments are increasing protection of undersea infrastructure. They should pay more attention to risks on land.
May 13, 2026
Solving the Drone Dilemma
Drones are powerful — and can cause chaos. Remedies are urgent to deploy them safely.
May 13, 2026
What to Watch at the US-China Summit
President Trump and Chairman Xi both believe they hold the stronger hand.
May 13, 2026
It’s Time the West Marshaled its Economic Battalions
The days when military strategy and economic policy were largely separated have passed. They must be made to walk in lockstep.
May 12, 2026
Sanctions Press Briefing
CEPA experts discuss sanctions against Russia and what needs to be done to ensure their effectiveness, noting enforcement and adaptation.
May 12, 2026
Ukraine’s Robot Warriors and a Behind-the-Lines Blitz
Ukraine’s mid-range strike capacity is growing and smashing Russian supply lines, with autonomous systems taking the lead.
May 11, 2026
A Tale of Big Air Bases and Fat Targets
The US military and European counterparts know the risks but seem unable to find a solution.
May 11, 2026
US-China Summit Press Briefing
CEPA experts discuss expectations and issues in the lead up to the US-China Summit between presidents Trump and Xi in Beijing.
May 9, 2026
Building a Future-Capable Allied Defense
Ukraine is no longer simply a consumer of security — it has emerged as Europe’s most adaptive and combat-proven defense innovation ecosystem.
May 6, 2026
The Future of War is Here
For the first time in decades, political will and financial capital on both sides of the Atlantic are pointing in the same direction.
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
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 1, 2026
CEPA Expands Tech and Security Expert Group
Three top policy leaders join CEPA’s bench of fellows.
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 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.