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November 5, 2026
Supermarket Attacks: Europe Can’t Wait for Russian Fingerprints
This month’s attacks on Europe’s daily life may turn out to originate in Russia, but there’s no need to establish that before acting.
November 5, 2026
What Everyone Gets Wrong About Genocide
The word genocide has become a political battleground, and that damages international law. Fixes are available.
November 5, 2026
The Atlanticist Generation Leaves Congress
Congress is losing a cohort of strongly committed pro-NATO and pro-Ukraine figures, although their successors have every reason to maintain support.
November 4, 2026
Europe: Get Satellites or Get Throttled
The temporary shutdown of Ukraine’s US-run satellite systems carried an unmistakable and urgent message for Europeans.
November 3, 2026
A Tungsten Truce – Allies Cannot Compete for Access
A Pentagon-backed US firm has bought into a Vietnamese tungsten company, and now Europe fears its arms industries won’t get the vital raw materials they need.
November 2, 2026
Ukraine Needs Clear Rules and Safeguards for Private Intelligence Companies
The growing influence of private companies means they will face increased scrutiny in reforms to regulate Ukraine’s intelligence community.
November 2, 2026
India Stall Opens in Central Asia’s Military Bazaar
As Russia can no longer keep a steady flow of weapons deliveries, Central Asia looks elsewhere.
October 30, 2026
Germany’s Security Consensus Assailed by Left and Right
Germany’s role as a central pillar of the alliance confronting Russia is under attack from the extremes. It cannot be ignored by the main centrist parties.
October 29, 2026
NATO – Stop Training for Yesterday’s Wars
Western military training relies on assumptions rendered obsolete by the war in Ukraine. The alliance must adapt.
October 28, 2026
A US-China-Russia Summit: What’s at Stake?
A three-way meeting offers benefits to Putin but not to the US or China.
October 28, 2026
Serbia’s New Government Needs New Security Services
The state security agencies that prospered under the Vučić government need a serious shakeup if Serbia’s new government is to successfully implement change
October 27, 2026
Russia’s Drone Incursions Multiply in Moldova
Russian airspace incursions are increasing — and Moscow has issued veiled threats to target the country’s drone production.
October 26, 2026
Action Needed to Get Ukraine’s Grain to the World
Ukraine’s economy is heavily dependent on grain exports, but Moscow’s attacks are blocking the flow. Action is needed to revive the trade.
October 26, 2026
Nostalgic Nightmares in Romania
The country has made huge progress since joining the European Union. But danger signs are mounting.
October 23, 2026
Russia’s Ominous Migrant Weaponization
Recent events show the Russian-Belarusian playbook moving from migrant pressure towards coercion, presenting Europe with some tough dilemmas.
October 23, 2026
Spheres of Influence Won’t Help the US
Sacrificing small nations to please the world’s biggest countries is a dead end. The US in particular has much more to lose than to gain.
October 22, 2026
Western Embassies Must Stay in Bomb-Blasted Kyiv
Russia is determined to force Ukraine’s allies out of their diplomatic missions this winter. This has to be resisted.
October 22, 2026
Turkey and Azerbaijan: Old Allies Fall Out
A deterioration in relations between Baku and Ankara appears relatively minor, but there are deeper and more serious issues at play.
October 22, 2026
Ukraine’s Medical Evacuations Go Airborne
Multiple thousands of Ukrainian troops have lost limbs while trapped on an unforgiving frontline. Drone tech is seeking to restore military medicine’s ‘golden hour’.
October 21, 2026
Could China and Russia Rescue Cuba’s Regime?
The US blockade of Cuba’s energy supplies has brought the island nation to the brink of collapse, but Beijing and Moscow are trying to help Havana weather the storm.
October 20, 2026
Raw Material Risk Threatens Europe’s Drone Race
China’s stranglehold on the raw materials needed for drones threatens Europe’s defenses. The solution will take time it doesn’t have.
October 20, 2026
NATO Must Prepare for Russian Missile Swarms
It would be foolish to assume that Ukraine alone is at risk from Russia’s hugely increased production of unmanned aerial munitions.
October 19, 2026
Russian Strikes Rise Across NATO’s Eastern Flank
The past month has seen a rising drumbeat of attacks by Russian drones and saboteurs from the Baltic states to the Black Sea.
October 19, 2026
Deepening Black Sea Crisis Demands US Involvement
Russian strikes on Black Sea shipping are probing NATO’s tolerance for attacks on allies. The US and Europe must reinforce the region.
October 14, 2026
‘Do the Right Thing’ for Ukraine, Says CEPA Award Winner Jim Berlin
Jim Berlin, chairman of Pennsylvania-based Logistics Plus, says he is humbled by the resilience of Ukraine’s people as his company works to keep cargo flowing.
October 14, 2026
US and Europe Tied by Mutual Dependence, Says Finland’s Stubb
The US and Europe are increasingly relying on each other despite strains in the transatlantic alliance, according to Finnish President Alexander Stubb.
October 14, 2026
West Must Get Ahead of the Shadow War
The free world must do more to understand and respond to the global shadow war being waged by its authoritarian adversaries, CEPA says.
October 13, 2026
Ukraine Has Problems With Both Koreas
South Korea’s recent behavior seems mystifying given its vulnerability to attack from the north.
October 13, 2026
Europe Can Rearm Even as Steel Industry Shrinks
Falling steel output need not derail rearmament, but hard-to-replace specialist suppliers are in a different category.
October 13, 2026
Ukraine’s Military Recruitment: Lessons for NATO
Forged in the heat of war, Ukraine’s approach to military recruitment could offer a model for its Western allies.
October 13, 2026
How Russia’s War Against Ukraine is Spreading to North Africa
The Mediterranean is fast becoming another front in Russia’s war in Ukraine, with Kyiv reported to have struck Russian shipping and Moscow accelerating its arms buildup in North Africa.
October 9, 2026
Readying the Nordics for War – Let’s Not Waste Time
The Nordic countries should plow ahead with joint preparations for war with Russia. It makes no sense to wait for allies, and there are immediate steps available.
October 9, 2026
Trust Is as Important to NATO as Guns
Europe’s security debate focuses on defense capabilities, technological resilience, critical infrastructure, and the ability to act independently, but public trust in NATO is just as vital.
October 7, 2026
Silence, Delusion and Robots: Ukraine’s Eastern Advances
A decisive victory for Ukraine in the Donbas has reset expectations of what can be achieved on the battlefield of 2026.
October 6, 2026
Key European Airports Need Permanent Drone Defenses
Europe is woefully unprepared for the realities of drone warfare, and a coordinated Russian attack would do very serious harm. It urgently needs a plan.
October 5, 2026
Russia Attacks – Would NATO Freeze?
The idea that NATO forces would hesitate if engaged by the Russians is misguided, says former alliance official and US Army Maj. Gen. (rtd.) Skip Davis.
October 2, 2026
The US Bets Big on Eurasia
The US has strategic and economic reasons to be a key player in Eurasia, and the Trump administration is laying the groundwork to make it happen.
October 2, 2026
A Time to Reap: Ukraine’s Operation Vivaldi
Much of Europe still fails to see Ukraine as the continent’s first line of defense. Its strategic distance from Kyiv looks increasingly like betrayal.
September 30, 2026
Russia’s Rage Fixes on the British
Russia’s increasingly fiery rhetoric over British support for Ukraine is about more than war damage. The Kremlin sees the UK as a Western first mover inspiring other European states.
September 30, 2026
NATO Drones: Swarm or Be Swarmed
Ukraine already uses drone swarm systems; NATO needs to follow, and swiftly.
September 28, 2026
NATO Needs a Drone-Interceptor Squadron
With NATO members now under almost-daily alert for Russian drone incursions, it’s time to find a new answer.
September 24, 2026
Choppy Waters: Caspian War Drones Proliferate
The spillover from wars in Europe and the Middle East has hit the Caspian region: Azerbaijan is now arming to deter.
September 24, 2026
Greenland’s New US Deal: A Bet on the High North
The headline-grabbing settlement on the Greenland dispute opens the way to better relations, but may face some significant hurdles in practice.
September 22, 2026
Narrative Failure: Russia and the West have a Storytelling Problem
Persuasion is most effective when there’s a compelling story, but after four and a half years of full-scale war, neither Moscow nor the West has produced a clear narrative of the conflict or how it might end.
September 16, 2026
Ukraine Advances: The Tank Isn’t Finished Yet
The death of the tank and its armored companions has been overstated. Ukraine is demonstrating they still have a part to play.
September 15, 2026
Who Holds the Switch?
Private companies led by Starlink dominate crucial communications technology, upending government control of their militaries.
September 15, 2026
German Car Crisis: A Defense Bonanza?
Excess automotive capacity must be repurposed for defense production.
September 14, 2026
Frontline Arctic: The Evolution of Russia’s Military Posture in a Changing Arctic
Russia is turning the Arctic into a fortress, a frontline, and a contested space. US and NATO allies must understand the risks.
September 11, 2026
Armenia’s Relations With Russia? Worsening
No compromise between the sides is expected and Russian ultimatums remain in place.
September 11, 2026
CEPA Podcast: General (Ret.) Daniel Petrescu on What is Next for the NATO Alliance
Alliance spending, defense innovation, the Black Sea, and more.
September 10, 2026
NATO Must Match Russia’s Long-Range Missile Arsenal
NATO needs to step-up production and procurement of long-range missiles to provide credible deterrence to Moscow’s aggression.
September 9, 2026
Foreign-Built US Warships? It Might Work
The US needs imaginative new approaches to warship building. The administration is now moving in a potentially ingenious direction.
September 9, 2026
Ukraine Rethinks Mine Clearance for a New Age
De-mining techniques developed for previous generations are no longer suitable for modern devices. Ukraine is again at the forefront of change.
September 4, 2026
Blasted Kyiv Adapts to Russia’s Blitz
Kyiv is now under daily attack, with some raids lasting for hours. Residents are sick of the often-repeated word resilient, but there’s no intention of giving up.
September 3, 2026
Ukraine Battles the Russian Satellite Menace
The Kremlin’s urgent efforts to achieve satellite sovereignty is extremely dangerous for Ukraine. Kyiv and its allies must disrupt the program.
September 2, 2026
Fighting AI with AI: The US’s New Cyber Rules of Engagement
Governments need to work with the private sector to contain AI-powered cyber threats. The US is starting to define how.
September 2, 2026
Europe’s Spies: Fighting as a Team
Britain and France lead Europe’s spy league table, but smaller agencies have important capabilities and must be included on the continent’s intelligence team sheet.
August 27, 2026
Lukashenka’s ‘Capitulation’ to Zelenskyy’s Ultimatum
There was more to the Belarusian autocrat’s climbdown to Ukraine than met the eye. And repeating the trick would be extremely unwise.
August 27, 2026
Trump’s Route Begins to Re-Make the South Caucasus
The project unites the common interest of the participating states.
August 25, 2026
NATO’s Missing Link: Shielding Vulnerable Infrastructure
Infrastructure within the alliance must be resilient. Major projects should be assessed with this in mind.
August 25, 2026
European NATO: How to Attack Russia
The continent is rethinking its reliance on the US, while spending much more money on defense. Now it must sharpen its combat power.
August 24, 2026
Ukraine’s Defense Industry: The Motor of Post-War Revival
Arms makers will be at the heart of Ukraine’s economic reconstruction, but they will need people and reform to make the most of hard-won battlefield innovations.
August 17, 2026
Russia’s Nuclear Weapons: Sanctified by God?
The Russian Orthodox Church is an outlier among religious groups in its embrace of, and enthusiasm for, weapons of mass destruction.
August 17, 2026
Russia Makes Hostages of Kherson Civilians
Thousands of Ukrainians are trapped in “hellish conditions” by the Russian occupation forces. They must be saved.
August 14, 2026
Ukraine War Bleeds Into the Caspian
Ukraine’s strike on merchant vessels in the Caspian Sea marks a major extension of the Russia-Ukraine war, but Iran has limited responses.
August 14, 2026
Environmental Justice for Ukraine and Ecocide Deterrence
The environmental damage from Russia’s 12-year war on Ukraine is unquestionable, and work is needed to ensure those responsible are punished.
August 14, 2026
Ukraine: Preparing for the Ballistic Storm
The coming months will see a rise in Russian ballistic missile attacks designed to break Ukraine. The West must help it to strike back.
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.