NATO agrees 10-year plan to prepare for invasion that could happen sooner
Was this the worst NATO Summit ever? “Well, at least it wasn’t a disaster,” a friend said when we discussed the matter.
The Art of Lukashenko's Deal in Belarus
Let’s not forget that for Lukashenko, political prisoners are just hostages or bargaining chips.
We are shocked again that Putin is asking for the same thing again
The only viable strategy toward Russia is one of deterrence and defense—not appeasement based on obsolete agreements.
Time for Canada to help Europe step up. My speech at CANSEC2025.
As the US signals stepping down in Europe, there are many opportunities for Canada to do its part to step in and fill the gap, together with the growing European defence industry.
The security guarantees Europe needs are being made in Ukraine
The obliteration of Russian strategic bombers left us stunned — and rightly so. Here are five key lessons.
ESCALATION E07 - Mariia Nazarova - Combat Medic in the Ukrainian Army
Mariia Nazarova is a combat medic in the Ukrainian Army, witnessing events close-up since 2014.
The Future of the Council of the Baltic Sea States
I recently had the honour of being tasked with preparing a report on the future of the CBSS, co-authored with President Toomas Hendrik Ilves.
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.
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.
