Western & Northern Europe
There are lessons to digest for both the US and Europe.
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January 25, 2026
What We Learned From the Greenland Affair
There are lessons to digest for both the US and Europe.
January 23, 2026
I Can Buy a British Election for $25m: Here’s How
The UK’s protections against political interference are analog in a digital age, leaving it wide open to corruption and foreign interference.
January 20, 2026
The Balkan Limbo and Wobbly Western Resolve
The Western Balkans enter 2026 in limbo rather than crisis; policymakers in Washington and Brussels need to grasp the distinction.
January 12, 2026
Shadow Tankers, Hard Power, and an Unready UK
Britain and many of its European allies are struggling to acknowledge that soft power is of little use in an increasingly hard power world.
December 19, 2025
Preparing to Confront Russia’s Shadow Fleet
Europe needs to share intelligence and exploit legal “gray zones” to tackle Russia’s sanctions-busting shadow fleet.
December 18, 2025
Why Russia’s Shadow Fleet Sails Unhindered
Russia is developing a steadily more aggressive shadow war campaign against Baltic Sea countries, but there’s been little response.
December 16, 2025
Germany: Europe’s New Security Leader
As the US pulls away from confrontation with Russia, Berlin is moving fast to fill the gap.
December 16, 2025
High Stakes in the High North: Harnessing Uncrewed Capabilities for Arctic Defense and Security
Uncrewed systems are helping allies confront the rapidly changing security dynamics in the Arctic.
December 12, 2025
European NATO’s Warriors and Peaceniks
Although NATO has agreed new long-term defense spending objectives, some are enthusiasts and some are not.