CEPA’s online journal covering critical topics on the foreign policy docket across Europe and North America.
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March 24, 2026
Russia: Give Me Your Poor, Your Starving Masses
The Kremlin is hard-wired to spot opportunity amid chaos. War-related food shortages provide an unexpected bonus.
March 20, 2026
US Defense Demands are Making Europe Less Biddable
The US has long wanted Europe to strengthen its defenses, but Washington may now wonder if its new-look partner will emerge as what it wished for.
March 20, 2026
Ukraine’s World-Beating Combat Library Opens for Business
After more than a decade of war, Ukraine has unparalleled data on modern warfare, which it is making available for military AI development.
March 20, 2026
The Value of a Europe-Friendly US Congress
Europeans don’t always understand the US separation of powers and how they benefit from deep-rooted friendships in Washington.
March 19, 2026
NATO Awakens in the High North
NATO forces are moving north. What does that mean for deterrence and the role of modern technology in a changing Arctic?
March 19, 2026
Europe Cannot Hide From a World of Barroom Brawls
After repeated threats to its sovereignty, Europe promised to step up if a new danger arose. The Middle East war exposed the lie.
March 19, 2026
A New Russian Game on the Borders of the Baltics
We should care about Russian provocations but it’s extremely important how we care.
March 18, 2026
A US Kosovo Pull-Out? The Wrong Move at a Bad Time
Reports say Washington is considering the withdrawal of US forces from the NATO-led Kosovo Force (KFOR), sparking pushback in Washington and across Europe.
March 17, 2026
Romania Makes Allies Great Again
War makes strange allies (and opponents), as the US administration discovered in Romania.
March 17, 2026
Sausage and the Language of Belarusian Dictatorship
Despite being freed by the Belarusian dictatorship, Nobel laureate Ales Bialiatski says the West should recognize hostage diplomacy as a dead end.
March 17, 2026
UK Must Follow Allies on AI Lies
The UK is constantly targeted by enemies seeking to change its politics through manipulation. It must follow the lead of France and others to take action.
March 16, 2026
Cold War: Moscow Targets Europe’s Communal Heating
Russia is using hackers and saboteurs to target Europe’s municipal heating systems. Their war isn’t confined to Ukraine.
March 16, 2026
How to Make AI Tell the Truth
As AI models increasingly talk to one another, it’s critical to make sure the inputs are accurate.
March 16, 2026
We Must Copy Ukraine’s Public-Private Air Defense
Ukraine is allowing private sector companies to install air defense systems to protect critical infrastructure. The West should follow suit.
March 16, 2026
Mass Evacuations Across Europe? Work Is Underway
Northern Europe is preparing for something thought to belong to history: how to evacuate huge numbers of people in wartime.
March 16, 2026
The Heart of War: Ukraine’s Key Battlefield System
Ukraine’s drones have stolen the limelight, but its Delta battlefield system is the beating heart of its warfighting capabilities. Western armies still have time to learn the lessons.
March 16, 2026
Shamoon To Stryker: Iran Wields Wiper Attacks
As war rages in the Middle East, Iranian hackers are stepping up cyber-attacks.
March 13, 2026
Aces High: Zelenskyy Plays His Hand
It turns out that Ukraine has many more cards to play in its fight for national survival than many had thought. President Zelenskyy is playing them with some skill.
March 13, 2026
How Much Protection Can French Nukes Really Offer?
President Emmanuel Macron’s plan to extend the area protected by French nuclear weapons is a historic step, but it comes with challenges.
March 12, 2026
French Defense: Funding the Say-Do Gap
Short of money and short of parliamentary votes, France is struggling to turn President Macron’s pledges of extra defense spending into reality.
March 12, 2026
The Royal Navy: On Course for National Embarrassment
The UK has accepted it no longer rules the waves, but the dismal condition of its fleet has caused national shock. Can it change?
March 12, 2026
Russia Plans an Invasion of the Body Snatchers
The Kremlin’s war against international law reaches beyond mere words and now includes the use of heavily armed military squads operating on foreign soil.
March 12, 2026
Can War Veterans Build a Better Ukraine?
The military consistently tops surveys of trust in Ukraine, and war veterans could be vital to rebuilding faith in its institutions.
March 11, 2026
A Crypto River Runs Through It
New research demonstrates the fast-growing role of cryptocurrencies to finance military aggression, sanctions evasion, and other covert activities.
March 10, 2026
Investors Eye Ukraine’s Silicon Steppe
In the crucible of adversity, Ukraine is becoming Europe’s next major tech powerhouse.
March 10, 2026
Will Iran Torch the South Caucasus?
Tension has spilled over into the South Caucasus, but the balance of power does not favor Iran.
March 10, 2026
EU Bolts Entry Gate for ‘Trojan Horses’
Balkan candidate members are getting a clear message from Brussels; the days of easy access to the EU are long gone.
March 9, 2026
Drone Defenses: Buyers Flock to the Ukrainian Bazaar
Drones have smashed the West’s assumption that airpower and sophisticated missiles would ensure control of the skies. Kyiv can provide answers and expertise.
March 9, 2026
Orbán Seeks Electoral Gold From Ukraine Hostility
The Hungarian leader is taking increasingly pugnacious positions against Ukraine as a make-or-break election nears.
March 9, 2026
And So It Begins: Iran’s Terror Proxies Emerge From the Shadows
The Tehran regime’s spy networks were always likely to attack in Europe. Now it seems the orders have been given.