The Coalition of the Willing to do What?
Eleven weeks ago a“coalition of the willing” gathered together to discuss what they were willing to do. Since then they haven’t appeared willing to do anything at all.
JD Vance's rethink reveals two US vulnerabilities in Europe
The tone has altered. JD Vance now considers Europe and the US to be important partners. So what exactly changed, and why?
ESCALATION E06 - Ben Hodges - Former Commander of US Army Europe
Today we examine our real capability for scaling up production, arming Ukraine and upholding international law with our troops and ammo.
Putin can see he is still on the path to victory
Let’s consider how Putin likely perceives the current situation—and how he intends to shape the geopolitical landscape.
Trump's Dead Cat Deal
Nobody should be surprised if the US dumps a dead cat deal at Europe’s door. Trump might simply tell Europe to “take it or leave it”.
ESCALATION E05 - Jakub Janda - Czech expert on the Indo-Pacific region
Jakub Janda is a Czech political scientist and the Executive Director of the European Value Center for Security Policy.
So who’s guaranteeing Europe’s security now?
As time goes by it looks like Ukrainians are the ones ensuring Europe’s survival, even if we aren’t ensuring theirs.
The So-Called Coalition of the Willing
Imagine you are a Ukrainian defender on the front line and you hear about the outcome of the latest meeting of the “coalition of the willing”.
Only Friends E09 – Security Guarantees
This week I'm talking about security guarantees more than about the tariffs which we already heard so much about.
Six ways to light the much-discussed European beacon of freedom
There has never been a better time for Europe to shine. Here's how Europe can step into the role history has given us.
