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Assessing the damage: What the Iran war really means for Europe's defence
2+ hour, 55+ min ago (461+ words) The EUISS is an agency of the European Union Despite grave doubts about Donald Trump's commitment to Europe, Europeans have continued to lean heavily on Washington both for their own rearmament and for arms deliveries to Ukraine. The hope was…...
Contestation, crisis and choice: The EU's opportunity on energy
1+ week, 1+ day ago (593+ words) The EUISS is an agency of the European Union The war in the Gulf marks a decisive shift in global energy geopolitics as the US pursuit of energy dominance converges with Iran's efforts to command regional oil and gas flows....
Europe and the Gulf at a strategic turning point
2+ week, 23+ hour ago (346+ words) The EUISS is an agency of the European Union The US-Israel war on Iran is reshaping relations between Europe and the Gulf, bringing security to the forefront of the EU-Gulf relationship and exposing a growing convergence of interests." This matters…...
Responds Ep. 9: Middle East war: strategic consequences for the EU
4+ week, 2+ day ago (193+ words) The EUISS is an agency of the European Union For the European Union, the consequences may extend across energy markets, trade routes, migration, and the wider security environment. The war also raises pressing questions about Europe's strategic posture, from security…...
The Union, the Star and the Eagle: EU-NATO cooperation under Trump 2. 0
4+ week, 2+ day ago (411+ words) The EUISS is an agency of the European Union At the same time, enduring obstacles like differences in membership have limited cooperation, leaving the relationship largely confined to the technical level and producing uneven progress across policy areas. Recurrent transatlantic…...
China - A fragile power? How Europe can use its economic leverage over Beijing
1+ mon, 19+ hour ago (182+ words) The EUISS is an agency of the European Union China looks strong. Its factories dominate global supply chains, its firms set technological standards and its leaders speak the language of great power rivalry. Yet beneath this display of power lies…...
France's nuclear initiative: A step toward Europeanising deterrence
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (833+ words) European Union Institute for Security Studies | France's nuclear initiative: A step toward Europeanising deterrence President Emmanuel Macron's speech at the "le Longue submarine base marks a pivotal moment in the evolution of European deterrence. France's announcement that it will expand…...
Beyond summits: The Africa-EU partnership as a priority
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (672+ words) The EUISS is an agency of the European Union This growth is driven by powerful demographic trends. Africa's population of 1. 5 billion people " 38% of whom are aged under 14 " is projected to double before 2070(4), fuelling demand for jobs, infrastructure, energy, digital services…...
Back to basics: Empower Ukraine, unpower Russia
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (155+ words) The EUISS is an agency of the European Union In this setting, and as divisions and faultlines continue to appear among Ukraine's partners " casting doubt on their resolve to sustain support for Kyiv's defence effort " Europeans need clarity on the…...
EU enlargement and integration: Voices of support and scepticism
9+ mon, 2+ week ago (102+ words) The EUISS is an agency of the European Union The EU's trade-off between stability and values over the past few years has weakened the appeal of enlargement. Ultimately, enlargement hinges on one thing: trust. Without mutual trust, there is no…...