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March 30, 2026
Pollution and Power Cuts: Russia Targets Moldova
The Kremlin has not ended its efforts to subvert and capture Moldova, as recent events make clear.
March 30, 2026
Europe’s Porous Air Defenses Unmasked by Iran War
Images of French and British fighters using high-tech air-to-air missiles to destroy Iranian attack drones may give the appearance of strength, but it betrays a serious weakness.
March 30, 2026
Putin Tells Billionaires to Fill the Begging Bowl
There is no sense of rejoicing in the Kremlin, even as the oil price soars and revenues rise.
March 27, 2026
A Playbook to Clear the Strait of Hormuz
The US and allies have recent experience working together in maritime choke points that should be considered in any operation close to Iran.
March 26, 2026
Croatia’s ‘City of Heroes’: A Warning From the Past
Thirty five years after the siege of Vukovar, and the atrocities committed by Serbs under Slobodan Milošević, the search for justice continues.
March 26, 2026
Moscow’s Plasticine Man Comes to Washington
The Russian parliamentarians now arriving in the US have very little influence back home. Their trip has another purpose.
March 26, 2026
Europe’s Democratic Backsliding Is Spreading Like Malware
The danger is not only that Slovakia is becoming Hungary. It is that Orbán’s style of politics is prevailing across all of Europe.
March 26, 2026
Strange Chip Cousins: Vietnam and Ireland
No one country can control the entire semiconductor industry. Even minnows such as Vietnam and Ireland play a crucial role.
March 26, 2026
Who Owns America’s Tech Future?
A surge of foreign investment in US tech raises tough questions about supply chain security.
March 25, 2026
Putin Demands More Efficient Military Corruption
Changes at the top of the defense hierarchy reveal old-style graft and pressure to raise military spending efficiency.
March 25, 2026
Russia’s Gray Man Makes His Move
Putin’s defense minister is confounding his critics and winning greater power in Russia’s murky despotism.
March 25, 2026
China Is Wiring the Western Balkans
Chinese roads, surveillance systems, and digital partnerships are complicating the Western Balkans’ path into European Union membership.
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 23, 2026
The War of the Algorithm
Artificial intelligence makes it possible to target an enemy’s leaders and conduct mass surveillance.
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 20, 2026
How Ireland Shapes Europe’s Fintech Future
Europe’s next financial innovation story may not begin in London or Stockholm – but in Dublin.
March 20, 2026
CEPA Podcast: The Hon. Michael Turner on How to Build Lasting Peace in Europe
Representative Michael Turner discusses the anniversary of the Dayton Accords, NATO, and building a lasting peace in Ukraine.
March 20, 2026
Made in Europe 2.0
Will Brussels’ new Buy European proposal help rescue its industry or pursue a protectionist mirage?
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
Less Talk, More Security: Cyber Lessons Learned from Munich
At the Munich Security Conference, European leaders focused on turning cybersecurity awareness into policy outcomes.
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
Meeting China’s Tech Challenge
China has launched an aggressive blueprint to dominate global tech innovation. The US and allies must respond — together.
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
Ireland’s Three Leaf Problem: The Shamrock Dilemma
Dublin has proved adept at maximizing its strong ties with Brussels, Washington, and US tech companies. But the winning formula is becoming strained.
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 16, 2026
What is Shadow Warfare? Russia’s New Hybrid Warfare
Shadow warfare is the evolution of hybrid war using sabotage, espionage, and more to damage adversaries while avoiding open conflict.
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.
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