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Between the Berlaymont and the Glass Palace: The Relative Roles of the European Union and NATO in European Defence" By Davis Ellison and Daniel Fiott for @hcss.bsky.social
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As the EU puts together a new European Security Strategy, what are the main factors decision-makers should keep in mind? Giovanni Grevi shares his six tips.
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How is intensifying geopolitical rivalry reconfiguring regional orders and global domains? On 23 April, in Brussels, CSDS and CSS at ETH Zürich are organising an event to address this question and to present the Strategic Trends 2026. Join us!
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For War on the Rocks, our Director, Luis Simón, wrote a book review of Oriana Skylar Mastro's: "Upstart: How China Became a Great Power". In it, he discusses the nature of American and Chinese power and their great power rivalry.
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Though only 5 kms apart in Brussels, the EU and NATO often appear worlds apart in practice. This new HCSS report by Davis Ellison and Daniel Fiott offers a clear-eyed assessment of this relationship and a roadmap for improvement.
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And here is the original work cited by STOA from CEIAS: Central European Institute of Asian Studies: academytracker.ceias.eu/articles/wci... @ceias-eu.bsky.social @ludovicameacci.bsky.social @europarl.europa.eu
The European Parliament's STOA Panel recently published the "Academic Freedom Monitor", which looks at academic freedom in each EU member state. Our very own Ludovica Meacci's co-authored work on Italy was cited in the study.
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This evening, Michael Reiterer will be speaking at the very first Vienna International Relations Summit at Webster Vienna Private University. Prof Reiterer will be speaking about the EU's impact on a changing world order.
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Listen to episode 23 of #StrategySpeaks on the 2026 NPT Review Conference with Alexander Mattelaer, Laura Vansina, Wannes Verstraete and Daniel Fiott.
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"We live in a multi-script world. Scripts reflect different worldviews and encompass related narratives and priorities. As it crafts its security strategy, the EU should further outline its own script – one fitting the world as it is, but not solely dictated by it".
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The United States' engagement in Iran can dilute focus and deplete critical capabilities needed elsewhere, but it may also weaken key nodes in a broader network of adversaries and create indirect advantages vis-à-vis China, writes our Director, Luis Simón.
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As part of our work with The Hague Centre for Strategic Studies, we are pleased to present the latest project report by Prof Alexander Mattelaer* on "Making Russia Fear Escalation Again".
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* Written before Alexander joined the Belgian Government. @hcss.bsky.social
❗Event Reminder❗
There is still just enough time to register for our event with CSS on 23 April at the Press Club Europe in Brussels (15:30-17:30). Come join us for a discussion on strategic trends in 2026!
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❗New Analysis❗
"Transatlantic Cooperation on AI and National Security", by Antonio Calcara and Zach Meyers for CERRE and the Atlantic Council.
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On 11 April, Daniel Fiott spoke at the @cidobbarcelona.bsky.social "War and Peace" Conference, which focused on European defence. He joined a stellar lineup of speakers and personalities to discuss the future of European security amid tense times.
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Last week, Daniel Fiott spoke at a conference organised by @esade.edu and @cidobbarcelona.bsky.social on "The EU and NATO in the Second Trump Administration". Daniel outlined his thoughts on the risks facing Europe and the steps needed for European security.
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In this new media piece by @scmpnews.bsky.social, our KF-VUB Korea Chair, Ramón Pacheco Pardo, explains how the latest public rebuke of the ROK by President Trump will not damage the alliance with the US.
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Yesterday, our Director, Luis Simón, delivered a talk entitled "NATO in a Turbulent World" at the Keio Center for Strategy. Luis shared his thoughts on an unprecedented series of crises from Ukraine to Greenland, and now Iran.
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❗New Analysis❗
"Italy-Türkiye Military Drone Cooperation and its Implications for Mediterranean Politics“
By Jonata Anicetti in Mediterranean Politics
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Our China Fellow, Olivia Cheung, recently spoke on a panel discussion about "Trump, China and the New World Order" at the Frontline Club in London. Dr Cheung joined Michael Kovrig, Robin Brant and Alexander Gabuev for the debate.
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"L’avantage des États-Unis dans l'Otan, c’est qu’ils tranchent quand les Européens ne parviennent pas à atteindre un consensus."
Avec des commentaires de Daniel Fiott, un article de Vincent Georis pour L'Écho.
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Our Japan Chair, Eva Pejsova, recently provided her comments to an i news piece on the US war on Iran and its implications for the UK and its allies.
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"Muchos ya no ven a Corea como una gamba sino como una ballena". Our KF-VUB Korea Chair was recently on Déjate de Historias TV to discuss South Korea's diplomacy.
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❗New Korea Chair Explains❗
"Lee Jae-myung’s Middle Power Diplomacy", by Ramón Pacheco Pardo for CSDS.
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❗ New Strategy Speaks Episode❗
"With Power Comes Responsibility: Nuclear Weapons, Non-Proliferation and the 2026 Review Conference"
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Europe’s defence landscape is complex, and the relationship between the European Union and NATO is a prime example. The report identifies key areas for strengthening EU-NATO cooperation.
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"The Iran war thus reveals a central dilemma: engagement in secondary theatres can simultaneously weaken and strengthen the US position in its competition with China", argues Luis Simón.
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"European security depends on developing homegrown drone production, tactics, training and innovation networks. The construction of a “European drone wall” [...] is an excellent step in that direction."
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