Putin’s war is transforming European security. But not yet fast enough.
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Analysis & Commentary
Iran Gives Russia Two and a Half Cheers
Iran’s rulers enthusiastically seek to destroy the liberal world order and therefore support Russia’s aggression. But they can’t manage full-throated support.
Sweden and Finland brace for Russian Backlash
Countering a Swedish-Finnish bid for NATO membership has been a perennial Kremlin goal. That now looks to have failed as the countries seem poised to join.
Give Us the Tools — War Aims in Ukraine
The West is beginning to think about a long war in Ukraine, but for most allies, the end game is still far from clear.
NATO’s Eastern Flank Repulses Putin’s Energy Weapon
Vladimir Putin might have cut off gas to Poland and Bulgaria following his invasion of Ukraine. But his real target is European sanctions unity.
Digital Differences will Not Stop the Champagne Flowing in Paris
When American and European leaders meet this weekend for the second round of the Trade and Technology Council, they will insist on transatlantic harmony.
How to Terminate Russian Disinformation
Russia’s failed invasion of Ukraine can pave the way to ending the Kremlin’s weaponized disinformation against the West.
What’s Old is New Again: Is Retrograde Telecom Policy Returning to Europe?
European telecom operators are once again knocking on doors of governments seeking relief from Big Tech for the costs of building and operating their networks.
Russia’s Eastern Mediterranean Partners Go Slow on War
NATO and the EU have an enticing opportunity to improve relations between the sometimes fractious states of the region.
Bolstering the Baltics: Accelerated Security Assistance
Russia’s war in Ukraine has generated a new sense of urgency in providing security assistance to Europe.
Imperial Russia Declares War on Colonialism
Russia says its invasion of Ukraine is “a war against Western neo-colonialism,” a theme developed to attract Asian and other states to an imperialist endeavor.
Clouds on the Horizon: Europe’s Cloud Policy Threatens Transatlantic Digital Harmony
American companies dominate Europe’s cloud industry. The continent is struggling to find a coherent response and threatens to veer toward data protectionism.
Putin the Risen Christ — Russia’s Ultranationalist Pin-Up
Vladimir Putin may be a war criminal to most in the West, but for ardent Russian ultranationalists he is a risen Christ fighting a crusade.
Belarus Mourns for Better Times
Belarus is mourning the death of its first head of state, who perestroika brought into politics and who continued to educate until the end of his life.
The Mystery of the Moskva
The US is to blame for everything in the topsy turvy world of Russian propaganda, except the things it’s actually involved in.
No Victory for Putin
Whatever hopes Vladimir Putin may have had to celebrate a Russian victory over Ukraine on May 9, the reality is that he has merely damaged Russia itself.
The Shadow War: Putin Strips Spies of Ukraine Role
Behind-the-scenes maneuvering signals continuing battles for power among the Russian security forces, the siloviki.
Conscript Army
Putin’s hollow victory masks a great defeat
Putin’s Victory Theatrics Mask a Looming Defeat
On May 9, Vladimir Putin will almost certainly declare victory over something. It’s not yet clear quite what.
Whose Great Patriotic War?
On 9 May, President Putin will preside over this year’s annual commemoration of the conclusion of the Great Patriotic War, the end of World War II.
Putin Poisons a Day of Pride and Remembrance
Like so much else, the May 9 celebrations have been soured by Vladimir Putin’s ambitions.
Boiling the Frog — Russia’s Black Sea Aggression Part II, the War
The naval conflict has been less visible during Russia’s assault on Ukraine, but the outcome of the war at sea is absolutely critical.
Boiling the Frog — Russia’s Growing Black Sea Aggression Part I
Russia has slowly raised the temperature in the Black Sea region, creating ever-greater problems for its neighbors.
A Potemkin Military? Russia’s Over-Estimated Legions
An unhealthy obsession with numbers can explain the West’s misreading of Russia’s military capabilities
NATO Must Re-Learn Deterrence
The Western reaction to the current crisis in Ukraine shows that we will have to revive the concept of deterrence, and quickly.
In-Depth Research
TRACKING TECH POLICY: Europe’s Drive To Regulate the Net
As technology shapes our societies, the European Union (EU) is moving to increase its government oversight.
Owning the Conversation: Assessing Responses to Russian and Chinese Information Operations Around COVID-19
Despite some progress, gaps in countering COVID-19 disinformation and propaganda from Russia and China and unintentional misinformation spread still exist.
A New Iron Curtain: Russia’s Sovereign Internet
As Russia sends tanks and soldiers to invade Ukraine, it is also dispatching censors and regulators to strangle the free and open flow of information in Russia.
Defending US Allies and Interests Against Russian Aggression in Eastern Europe
The Kremlin are not Boy Scouts. They use cyber and disinformation to destroy lives, societal structures, and trust in our democratic systems.
Close to the Wind: Recommendations for Baltic Sea Regional Security
The United States, NATO, and regional players must work together to enhance political cohesion and create a unified security strategy for the Baltic Sea.
Kremlin at War? Supporting Ukraine, Defending the International Order
“The threat from Russia is real and it is growing. While a new Russian offensive is not imminent, I fear it is increasingly likely.”
US Foreign Policy Toward North Macedonia
By promoting ethnic harmony and good governance, the US can help bring stability to the Western Balkans and pursue its own foreign policy objectives.
China in Hungary: Real Threat or False Alarm?
The challenges that the Sino-Hungarian relationship poses to the transatlantic alliance — and what the US should do about it
Europe and the Future of Nuclear Strategic Stability
A Case Study of German and Polish Security Interests in the Central and Eastern Europe Region
Democracy Playbook 2021
Tipping the balance in favor of democracy, human rights, and a more just and equitable world will require unrelenting persistence and hard work