Chinese malign influence efforts in Latvia so far have been relatively passive, focused mostly on building local networks and probing investments opportunities
Reports
Chinese Influence in Slovenia
China’s primary goal in Slovenia is to secure a comprehensive long-term political and security partnership with Ljubljana.
Chinese Influence in Estonia
China has traditionally been perceived as a remote, yet enormous international player with limited, if any, interest in Estonian affairs.
Chinese Influence in Lithuania
Chinese influence activities in Lithuania take place amid a gradual deterioration of the relationship since 2019 that became particularly acute in 2021.
Chinese Influence in Poland
Polish decision-makers have also grown weary of Chinese promises and Poland’s importance to the Chinese Communist Party’s influence operations in Europe is low.
Chinese Influence in Central and Eastern Europe
The Chinese Communist Party takes an opportunistic approach to Central and Eastern Europe. But success has been limited.
TRACKING TECH POLICY: Transatlantic Efforts To Regulate the Net
As technology shapes our societies, the transatlantic tech alliance is moving its regulatory agenda ahead to increase government oversight.
Divided Digital Europe: The Continent Connects at Different Speeds
The European Union’s digital decade is unfolding at different speeds across member states.
Digital Denmark: The Little Mermaid Wakes Up to Big Tech’s Risks
Denmark chooses to balance its pro-market tendencies while providing cautious support for regulations targeting US tech firms.
La France Numérique: Grandeur and Decadence
French digital policy produces undeniable tech success stories but its quest for digital independence creates tension within the EU.
Italy: La Dolce Vita Goes Digital
Italy emerged from COVID-19 with a surprisingly ambitious digital agenda and holds strong potential if it can overcome political gridlocks standing in its way.
Proud Poland: A Pro Digital Power Haunted by Nationalist Nightmares
Poland is pro-digital. However, this agenda risks collision with its EU partners, as the bloc moves to regulate social media platforms.
Conclusion: Bridging the Digital Divide
The European Union is pressing ahead with sweeping technology regulations, its 27 member states will need to work together to find a number of compromises along the way to bridge the digital gap.
European Energy Security Post-Russia
For Ukraine’s sake, the transatlantic community must prevail effective against Russian malign energy activities
The New Iron Curtain
Given Putin’s ever-present paranoia and insecurity, an assault on the Internet was inevitable. As he wages war in Ukraine, he seeks to suppress it completely.
Post-Mortem: Russian and Chinese COVID-19 Information Operations
Post-Mortem is part of CEPA’s broader work aimed at tracking and evaluating Russian and Chinese information operations around COVID-19.
What Does Europe Look Like 3-7 Years After Russia’s War in Ukraine?
The Russian invasion of Ukraine is an existential crisis and a direct challenge to the international security order. At stake is not only Ukraine, but the future of European security.
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
Jabbed in the Back: Mapping Russian and Chinese Information Operations During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Opportunistic leaders in China, Russia, and elsewhere have used the virus as an excuse to further erode democracy and wage information warfare
Black Sea Security: Reviving US Policy Toward the Region
CEPA President and CEO, Dr. Alina Polyakova, testifies before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on US policy toward the Black Sea Region
Close to the Wind: Executive Summary
The security of the Baltic Sea region will continue to be determined by the climate of east-west relations and EU-NATO cohesion.
Close to the Wind: Background – State of Play
In the Baltic Sea region Russia has strengthened its quantitative and qualitative advantage.
Close to the Wind: The Bigger Picture – The Strategic Context
The United States and its allies are in the process of a contentious, protracted, and belated effort to assess and respond to the threats from Russia and China, amid disruptive economic, technological, and public health challenges.
Close to the Wind: What Russia Wants
The Kremlin aims to be the dominant power in Eurasia, using Russia’s size to exert strong influence over its neighbors and to bargain with big countries on an equal basis.
Close to the Wind: The Military Threat
Russia’s military capabilities and plans, coupled with the changing nature of warfare and the disadvantageous topography of the Baltic states, shape the strategic outlook for the Baltic Sea region.
Close to the Wind: Balancing the Books
Alliance credibility — or lack of it — is, therefore, the key factor in regional security. It should not be taken for granted.
Close to the Wind: Too Many Cooks, Not Enough Broth
The operational and strategic roles of the different headquarters involved in the Baltic Sea region are unclear, and to outsiders even bewildering.
Close to the Wind: Conclusion – Shortcomings and Gaps
The security of the Atlantic alliance and all its member states is only as strong as that of its weakest and most peripheral members.
What the United States Can Learn from Estonia on E-Governance
The building blocks of a seamless digital society
Building Common Ground in Transatlantic Cybersecurity – A Baltic Approach
As sectors continue to grow more dependent on data flows, cybersecurity threats are becoming a bigger priority for the United States and the European Union.
How Can the Baltic States Support 5G Security through Transatlantic Cooperation?
5G networks will be the backbone of the future digital economy. Europe and the United States must work together to secure them.
Hybrid Warfare of the Future
Sharpening NATO’s Competitive Edge
Building a Trans-Polar Bridge
The long-neglected High North is changing fast. An international Arctic agreement is needed now, before trouble flares.
Partnership Without Substance
Sino-Russian Relations in Central and Eastern Europe
Information Bedlam: Russian and Chinese Information Operations During the Covid-19 Pandemic
Countering Russian and Chinese information operations will require a full-scale approach across the transatlantic space
The CEPA Military Mobility Project
Moving Mountains for Europe’s Defense
Military Mobility Project Appendix 1: Nordic-Baltic Route
Anticipating a Changing Geostrategic Environment
Military Mobility Project Appendix 2: Suwałki Corridor
NATO’s Achilles’ Heel
Military Mobility Project Appendix 3: Focşani Gate
Key Terrain in NATO’s Southeastern Region
Military Mobility Appendix 4: Western Balkans
Europe’s Soft Underbelly
Military Mobility Appendix 5: Mediterranean
A Potential EU Peacekeeping Mission
The Serbia-Kosovo Dialogue: Ripe for Resolution?
The United States and Europe must invest more to help Belgrade and Pristina find common ground