Between Russia, Sweden, and NATO: Finland’s defence of “sovereignty equality”
There are three main reasons Finland could eventually join NATO. But none of them are strong enough to bring about a change – yet
There are three main reasons Finland could eventually join NATO. But none of them are strong enough to bring about a change – yet
The initial high of announcing AUKUS has faded for British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who has returned from the United States to face a less congenial domestic agenda
Europeans – especially the French – want Washington to explain its decision to ally with Australia and the UK. But the EU also needs to decide how to approach the Indo-Pacific
The parties in Germany’s next coalition government could find it hard to bridge their differences on foreign and defence policy
In addition to a Strategic Compass that sets its direction of travel, the EU also needs a ‘GPS’ to help it determine its location and speed
By engaging with the Strategic Compass, Poland can help ensure that the EU’s defence initiatives complement those of NATO and develop in line with Polish interests
The future of the FCAS fighter jet now likely lies with the German Greens. If they enter government this year, the end could be nigh for the Franco-German project
Mark Leonard and Jeremy Shapiro predict ten bright and bold policy projections for the year to come
The election of a new CDU party leader last weekend might be the first step towards a novel Black-Green coalition government – whose defence policy could be surprisingly visionary, if the parties are willing to work together
Angela Merkel has long resisted updating German defence policy for today’s challenges. Her successor will not be able to avoid the challenge forever