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May 22, 2026
Russian Influence Drains Away in the South Caucasus
Armenia is building closer relations with the EU, underlining Russia’s diminishing influence in the South Caucasus.
May 22, 2026
What’s the Best Way to Defend Against AI Hacking?
Mythos underlines an unresolved security dilemma: restricting powerful models may be just as dangerous as releasing them.
May 22, 2026
The British and US Sanctions That Quietly Aren’t
US and UK sanctions relief aimed at easing domestic consumer pressures also transfer billions into Putin’s war chest, at Ukraine’s expense.
May 22, 2026
European Cruise Missiles? On the Way
After years of neglect and small-scale production, Europe-based producers are finally accelerating new products to rearm and reduce dependency on the US.
May 21, 2026
Western Chips Power Russia’s War
Russian drones pounding Ukraine depend on Western chips. Sanctions leak.
May 21, 2026
Georgian Dream’s Failed Pivot
How Georgia’s billionaire Ivanishvili misread Moscow, and why Washington shouldn’t reward his overtures.
May 21, 2026
What If Putin Can’t End the War?
The Kremlin maintains the threat of escalation to perpetuate the myth of Western aggression and justify its repression of the Russian people.
May 21, 2026
The Tank Is Dead? Oh No, it Isn’t
Tanks are being dismissed by some as the relics of an earlier age. But they’re still needed, and Europe lacks the numbers.
May 21, 2026
Europe Should Blame Itself For Its Mythos Exclusion
Premature, heavy-handed regulation is at least partly responsible for Washington’s refusal to share the revolutionary new software.
May 20, 2026
Russia Settles for Stagnation
The Kremlin’s own forecasters now admit what they long denied: the war economy has run out of steam.
May 20, 2026
A Defense Production Plan for Europe
More than a trillion dollars has been committed to allied defense spending by 2035. That must be used to boost industrial capacity, with transatlantic cooperation at its heart.
May 19, 2026
Ask Not for Whom the Tolls Apply: Payments for Shipping
As Iran tries to rake in cash from the Strait of Hormuz, might others be tempted to follow?
May 19, 2026
‘One More Day’: Ukraine Is Edging the War of Attrition
As Ukraine grinds out the hard yards, consistent Western support will determine the war’s outcome.
May 19, 2026
The Putin-Xi ‘Shared Consciousness’ Requires a Robust Western Response
The debate about the China-Russia relationship is over. It’s clear the two are locked into an intimate and dangerous quest to change the world in ways inimical to the West.
May 18, 2026
Cable Danger: Look Beyond the Sea to the Shore
After multiple attacks on Baltic Sea cables, NATO governments are increasing protection of undersea infrastructure. They should pay more attention to risks on land.
May 18, 2026
AI Vetting — Asking the Right Questions
Creating a bureaucracy to “vet” AI is risky. Asking the right questions will make AI vetting safe for innovation.
May 15, 2026
Russia’s Immortal Regiment: Marching Backwards
The dead of World War II are now conscripts for the Putin’s regime’s battle to own 20th century history.
May 15, 2026
Putin’s Contradictions Have a Poetic Precedent
The writings of a 19th Century Russian poet can help explain the shifting sands of Vladimir Putin’s relationship with the West.
May 15, 2026
Europe Can Coax Albanian Reform
Protests in Albania have reignited arguments about endemic corruption. Can Europe help provide a remedy?
May 14, 2026
The Quantum Horse Race is Underway, With No Clear Favorite
Quantum computing is often discussed as if it were a single technology charging toward a single finish line. In reality, it resembles a seven-horse race.
May 14, 2026
Will the AI Boom Upend the Chip Industry?
Newcomers are entering the semiconductor market, but NVIDIA remains dominant.
May 13, 2026
Solving the Drone Dilemma
Drones are powerful — and can cause chaos. Remedies are urgent to deploy them safely.
May 13, 2026
A Global G2? Xi-Trump Summit Spurs Europe-Japan Jitters
Talks between the US and China will be anxiously observed by trading powers far from the summit venue.
May 13, 2026
What to Watch at the US-China Summit
President Trump and Chairman Xi both believe they hold the stronger hand.
May 13, 2026
It’s Time the West Martialed its Economic Battalions
The days when military strategy and economic policy were largely separated have passed. They must be made to walk in lockstep.
May 12, 2026
DMA Two Years In: Fit for Purpose?
Europe’s landmark Digital Markets Act aimed to jumpstart competition by breaking Silicon Valley gatekeepers’ grip over digital markets. Instead, it raises security and privacy risks.
May 12, 2026
Moscow Marches to Kyiv’s Tune
The Kremlin’s imagined path to victory in Ukraine is taking some very strange detours, all of which reflect badly on Vladimir Putin.
May 12, 2026
Ukraine’s Robot Warriors and a Behind-the-Lines Blitz
Ukraine’s mid-range strike capacity is growing and smashing Russian supply lines, with autonomous systems taking the lead.
May 11, 2026
A Tale of Big Air Bases and Fat Targets
The US military and European counterparts know the risks but seem unable to find a solution.
May 11, 2026
Russian Foreboding as Putin Marks Victory Day
Russians were told to expect a defining speech from Putin, but got only the same old messages and a sense that the Kremlin has lost direction.
May 7, 2026
Georgia’s Never, Never Port
A planned port on the shores of the Black Sea, which was meant to be Georgia’s gateway to Europe, has become a potent symbol of governmental drift.
May 6, 2026
Bulgaria: Hope Despite the Noise
Bulgaria has finally elected a strong government. But don’t assume its Kremlin-friendly instincts will be the defining feature.
May 6, 2026
How Private Capital Can Accelerate European Rearmament
Europe’s defense industry supply chains are technology dependent, fragile and lack surge capacity. Private capital can help if legislators act.
May 5, 2026
Sunset for the Russian Language
Russian was in retreat even before the full-scale war of aggression against Ukraine four years ago. Its imperial behavior has accelerated the process.
May 5, 2026
After the Ukraine War: How to Deter the Next One
Ukraine has impressed the world with the ingenuity, bravery and longevity of its defense against Russian aggression. Its next task is to build deterrence.
May 5, 2026
Unleashing Defense Innovation
Building a future-capable force.
May 4, 2026
To Save Europe’s AI Future, Choose Openness Over Protectionism
Europe stands at a crossroads in its quest for “Digital Sovereignty.” Tough choices lie ahead.
May 1, 2026
“Messy” US Chip Fab Outperforms Japan’s Textbook Model
How did the high costs, culture clash, and myriad regulations in Arizona win out over Japanese discipline, captive customers, and state-led coordination?
May 1, 2026
CEPA Expands Tech and Security Expert Group
Three top policy leaders join CEPA’s bench of fellows.
April 30, 2026
Setting AI Rules of Engagement
Governments are struggling with outdated tactics to assert control over frontier AI models, at home and abroad.
April 30, 2026
Europe Struggles to Address AI Liability
The continent’s existing strategy leaves a giant gap in determining who is responsible for AI harms.
April 30, 2026
Sue the Chatbot? Good Luck
The US, Europe, and the UK are struggling to address liability claims for AI damages.
April 30, 2026
The UK and the Risk of Military Defeat
Reminders of the disastrous period before World War II are echoing ever louder in the current debate on Britain’s underfunded military.
April 29, 2026
Europe: A New Defense Council to Shore-Up NATO
A European Security Council could provide the unified voice and structural resilience the continent desperately needs.
April 29, 2026
The Manned Aircraft Problem? Humans
The use of captured pilots for hostage diplomacy should make Western air forces reconsider their dithering on unmanned aircraft.
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