Making defence European again
The Russian threat is not going away any time soon. To defend themselves without America’s help, Europeans need to pursue a new, distinctly European model of defence and deterrence
European Security Initiative
29
Apr
European Power
Construyendo seguridad europea: defensa, preparación y resiliencia
El pasado 29 de abril de 2026, la oficina de Madrid del European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR), en colaboración con el Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores, Unión Europea y Cooperación de España, celebró en Madrid la segunda edición del diálogo político de alto nivel «Construir la seguridad europea: defensa, preparación y…
What the Iran war means for Ukraine
Mark Leonard is joined by Jana Kobzova to discuss how the war in Iran is affecting Ukraine, from US support to shifting European unity
Europeans have leverage in the face of Trump’s threats towards Greenland
Europeans have real leverage in the face of Donald Trump’s threats towards Greenland—and time on their side. They must use it to raise the…
Accelerate the accessions: Why faster is better in EU enlargement policy
The Ukraine war has revived EU enlargement for Albania, Moldova, Montenegro and Ukraine, but they face obstacles. Accelerating membership for these frontrunners would unlock the process before rivals can take advantage
The diplomatic minefield: What now for Ukraine?
Leo Litra and Lesia Ogryzko are joined by Eric Ciaramella and Jana Kobzova to discuss the development and its implications
Trump’s 28-point plan for Ukraine
Mark Leonard welcomes Jana Kobzova and Jim O’Brien to unpack the leaked 28-point US-Russia plan for Ukraine and its implications for European security
Ukraine, Russia and Trump’s sanctions gamble
Jeremy Shapiro welcomes Jana Kobzova and Jim O’Brien to discuss the latest twists in diplomacy between Ukraine, Russia and the West
14
Oct
European Security
Preventing War in Europe: Swift Action for Peace
Europe is confronting a rapidly changing security landscape amid growing global instability. Witha major conflict unfolding in its centre and various emerging nearby, it is more important thanever for European leaders, policymakers, and experts to engage in strategic, forward-thinkingdialogue on how to tackle these pressing security challenges across different national contexts.The event explored Europe’s…
Enemy number one: What Putin’s foreign policy speech says about Europe
At this year’s Valdai club, Vladimir Putin gave his most anti-EU speech yet, citing his determination to see new anti-establishment politicians to come to power and improve Europe’s relations with Moscow