Security and defense are back at the center of European politics. Russia’s war in Ukraine, an unsettled transatlantic bargain, and rapid technological change have forced governments to rethink deterrence, rearmament, and the alliances that keep the peace. This hub is the gateway to analysis across the security and defense agenda: NATO deterrence and posture, regional security from the Baltic to the Black Sea, defense innovation and industrial capacity, and the defense spending needed to sustain it. NATO deterrence now rests on credible forces along the eastern flank, and defense innovation is reshaping how those forces fight. Fellows and analysts, including specialists in defense and military affairs, assess force structure, defense spending, and burden-sharing across Washington and European capitals. Explore expert analysis and commentary spanning NATO, regional security, and the defense of the Euro-Atlantic community.
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November 9, 2026
Hybrid War Makes High North a Contest for NATO
The alliance must act with urgency if it wants to stop China and Russia getting the upper hand in the Arctic.
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.