The Future of Europe: Another Historic Moment?
On 10 September 2025, in her much-anticipated State of the Union address, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen delivered a stark message: Europe is locked in a struggle to safeguard […]
Publications
Adapting the Hardware of NATO’s Forward-Deployed Nuclear Forces
Abstract: NATO’s theater nuclear posture, generally unchanged since the end of the Cold War, has come under increased scrutiny as Russia’s recent actions in Ukraine raise questions about Allied forces’ […]
The Cost of Forgetting Africa in Security Strategy
Since Russia’s full-scale invasion in Ukraine in February 2022, European defence ministries have been firmly focused on responding to the emanating threat from the east. That is an understandable prioritization […]
The EU-India Strategic Relationship in Times of Geopolitical Turmoil
After an eventful geopolitical summer, the India-EU relationship has been pushed completely to the political background. The waves created by President Trump have unbalanced both India and the EU. While […]
The Fire: The Offensive Meant to Decide the War
The Fire, the Ice, and the Fog: A Sublimation of the Russian Threat Now in its fourth year, Russia’s war on Ukraine has become more than a battlefield confrontation. It […]
The Arctic: A Strategic Shift for Europe. A Unique Opportunity for Belgium
“The EU is in the Arctic. As a geopolitical power, the EU has strategic and day-to-day interests, both in the European Arctic and the broader Arctic region.” With this clear […]