Regional security in Europe is decided as much at its edges as in its capitals. From the Baltic Sea to the Black Sea, the Western Balkans to the High North, regional flashpoints shape the wider contest between democratic states and authoritarian challengers. This hub follows the security dynamics of Europe’s most exposed regions: deterrence on NATO’s eastern flank, Ukraine security and the defense of its neighbors, frozen and active conflicts in the Western Balkans and the Caucasus, and Black Sea security in a contested maritime domain. Ukraine security now anchors the wider debate over regional security, pressure on NATO’s eastern flank keeps allied deterrence in focus, and Black Sea security has become a test of Western resolve. Fellows and analysts assess force posture, alliance politics, and the local drivers of instability that outside powers seek to exploit. Explore expert analysis and commentary on the regional security challenges facing the Euro-Atlantic community.
Regional Security
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.
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September 4, 2026
No Way Out Except a Coffin – 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 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.