Commentaries
A European War
The longer Russia’s war against Ukraine has lasted, the more important it has become to the security of all of Europe. Ukraine is not a member of the EU or […]
European defence / NATO
Publications
External publications
How Nuclear Weapon Reductions Backfired for NATO
Russia continues to rely on its sub-strategic nuclear arsenal, and NATO is therefore hoping in vain for sub-strategic nuclear arms control negotiations. For three decades, says Wannes Verstraete, the Alliance has […]
Renegotiating the Transatlantic Bargain
The end of 2025 and the beginning of 2026 have showcased the foreign policy and defence approach of the second Trump administration, not only in words, such as the releases […]
Commentaries
The Inertia of New Insights and the Inevitability of Taking Up Arms
Inertia is not only a physical phenomenon. It also applies to our own ideas, convictions, and worldviews. We are equally reluctant to change direction like any object in nature, unless […]
Commentaries
Russia, Europe and the Danger of Strategic Reassurance
European debates about Russia’s threat perception are often framed as a binary choice. On one side, alarmist voices warn of an imminent military danger requiring rapid mobilisation. On the other, […]
Commentaries
Navigating the Greenland Crisis: Europe’s Imperfect but Viable Options
The beginning of 2026 confronted Europe with a series of shocks that left little time to recover from the holiday lull. President Trump’s renewed rhetoric about acquiring Greenland, coming on […]